MALDIVES HIGHLIGHTS - Survive & Thrive
This exclusive island experience is perfect for men and women who crave adventure, personal growth, and a break from the everyday grind.
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for a true test of strength and skill, a nature enthusiast eager to reconnect with the wild, or someone seeking a life-changing digital detox, this trip offers the ultimate escape.
With expert survival training from Kev Newton and his team, and the chance to bond with like-minded adventurers, it’s an opportunity to push your limits, master essential survival skills, and reset your mind in one of the world’s most remote and pristine paradises!
Expert training
Training with a world class survival expert – it really doesn’t get better than this!
It’s the Maldives!
What more can you say? —a castaway dream come true, where you’re surrounded by untouched beauty and a vibrant underwater world just waiting to be explored.
Stay on a stunning local island surrounded by luxury at the beginning and end of the castaway experience for a little bit of spoil – We will go snorkelling and relax to your hearts delight!
Beautiful surroundings, with luxury mixed in
Stay on a stunning local island surrounded by luxury at the beginning and end of the castaway experience for a little bit of spoil. Snorkel and relax to your hearts delight – There is a floating bar!
Skills for the wild
Master basic first aid and mental wellbeing by creating a routine. Signal for rescue with visible SOS signs or smoke. Stay adaptable and keep a positive mindset to overcome the challenges of the wild. With the right knowledge and skills, the wild becomes a place to not just survive, but thrive.
Adventure with like-minded people
What makes this truly unforgettable isn’t just the stunning setting—it’s sharing the adventure with like-minded people who turn a beautiful trip into an extraordinary experience.
Insights from island life
One of the most enriching parts of the journey—gaining insight from the locals. Their stories, traditions, and connection to the land add depth and meaning that no guidebook ever could.
Survive & Thrive
Start with the essentials: build a fire pit for warmth and cooking, and create a shelter for protection. Find fresh water, forage for edible plants, and focus on fishing as your main food source—whether through spear hunting, fishing in the ocean, or harvesting from tide pools. Use natural resources to prepare meals and stay nourished.
The ultimate digital detox
Beyond the physical challenge, this experience is an unmatched digital detox. No phones, no screens, no endless scroll — just real presence, silence, and purpose. With every task, your mind clears.
You build structure, regain focus, and develop a mental strength that modern life often dulls.
It’s not just survival training; it’s a mental reset — and a reminder that nature, simplicity, and self-reliance might be the most important tools we ever learn.
Why It's Exclusive:
This is a private experience for a select group, personally led by some of the world’s most sought-after survival experts. Gain unparalleled training from the best in the business, with personalised guidance to ensure you’re prepared for every challenge ahead – not many people get to experience this.
Imagine this:
You are on a private, un-inhabited island. The sun sets over crystal-clear waters, embrace the occasional tropical rain shower, which only enhances the island’s beauty and your connection to nature. You’re not just surviving—you’re thriving. Unplug and reconnect with the natural world, removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
This isn’t just a trip—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn elite survival skills and experience true freedom in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful settings on an uninhabited desert Island.
Why Choose this Experience?
Live the Castaway Life:
Immerse yourself in the unvarnished reality of survival—no filters, no luxuries, just you, your instincts, and the raw beauty of the island. Learn to rely on nature and yourself, building the resilience and skills to thrive in the face of the ultimate challenge.
Unplug and Reconnect:
Experience true freedom and peace away from distractions. Disconnect from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with nature, yourself, and the present moment like never before.
Train with the Best:
Kev Newton, renowned survival expert, has trained royalty, celebrities, and Survivor & Castaway TV contestants. Now it’s your turn.
Survive & Thrive:
Push yourself to the limits and survive like a true adventurer, while thriving in the wild as you master the art of turning challenges into triumphs.
The Adventure of a Lifetime:
Step into the unknown as you’re transported to a remote desert island, cut off from the modern world. Every moment—building shelter, foraging for food, and navigating the wild—will challenge your limits and ignite a transformative journey of courage, discovery, and triumph.
Confront Your True Self:
When stripped of modern comforts, you’ll face your fears, confront your limits, and discover strengths you never knew you had. This is the ultimate test of character—an unfiltered journey to your authentic self.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 The Adventure Begins - Arrive in the Maldives!
Touch down in the Maldives and take a short internal flight to Laamu Atoll.
Then transfer to your Ocean Hideaway accommodation by a 15 min boat ride where you will be warmly greeted by our Wild & Beyond trip team.
As you arrive in paradise, it’s time to unwind and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Enjoy a welcome dinner with your co-survivalists. Get to know your group and hear firsthand from Kev about what to expect during your journey.
Accommodation: The Ocean Hideaway (a local island in the Laamu Atoll)
Meals Included: Dinner
Days 2-3 Expert Survival Training - Head to 'The Island'
These first few days are all about training and preparing you for survival.
After a morning of debriefing and a delicious lunch, you say goodbye to civilisation, take a boat and just a small rucksack with the essentials to your stunning location, where your essential survival training begins.
Travel in true adventurer style to your private, uninhabited island by boat—a thrilling and unforgettable introduction that sets the tone for your survival journey. As the shoreline approaches, the reality of the challenge ahead becomes clear: this is no ordinary adventure.
With only minimal resources at your disposal, you’ll step into the wilderness ready to flourish, armed with essential survival skills imparted by a world-renowned specialist.
The stage is set for you and your team to transform the untamed environment into your sanctuary, proving that even in the harshest conditions, you can adapt, thrive, and overcome.
Under the expert guidance of Kev or a member of his team, you’ll learn:
Master the Flames – How to build your own fire pit
Feel the primal thrill of building your own fire pit from scratch — the heart of your island life. Learn how to spark a blaze with nothing but nature, then use it to cook your food, stay warm, and keep the wild at bay. Fire becomes your lifeline, and you become its master.
Build Your Own Sanctuary
Craft your own shelter using only what the island gives you. Whether you’re weaving palms into walls or shaping driftwood into frames, you’ll create a refuge that stands strong against the elements — a place that’s entirely yours.
Hunt, Gather, Thrive
Transform into a true provider as you catch your own food using age-old techniques — from spearfishing in crystal-clear waters to harvesting seaweed and shellfish along sun-drenched shores. Every meal is earned, every bite a celebration.
Find Nature’s Hidden Springs
Channel your inner survivalist as you locate fresh water in the wild — spotting natural springs, collecting rain, and purifying it with nothing but grit and know-how. Your survival depends on it, and you’ll rise to the challenge.
Bushcraft Like a Legend
Learn the timeless skills of the wild — fire-making, shelter-building, tool-crafting, and beyond. Bushcraft is the art of thriving in nature, and by the end, you won’t just survive — you’ll belong.
Forage the Island’s Pantry
Unlock the secrets of wild food as you learn to identify and gather edible plants, roots, and fruits. With every discovery, you’ll grow more in tune with the rhythms of the land.
Cook Like a Castaway Chef
Turn your catch into a feast using fire, hot stones, and creative instincts. Roasting fish by flame, steaming shellfish in leaves — this is back-to-basics cuisine at its most raw and rewarding.
First Aid – Heal with Knowledge
Become your own wilderness medic. Learn how to handle cuts, burns, bites, and the unexpected — using what nature provides and what you’ve prepared. It’s empowering, it’s practical, and it could save your life.
Train the Mind, Not Just the Body
In the quiet of the island, you’ll build a daily rhythm, discover your inner resilience, and learn how routine and structure can turn isolation into clarity. This is mental fitness, island-style.
Signal the Sky
Learn how to call for rescue using natural tools and ancient techniques — giant SOS signs, smoke signals, mirrored flashes — and feel the pulse of hope with every flare of light.
Accommodation: The Wild Island
Meals: Breakfast & lunch at The Ocean Hideaway on day 2 and then it’s meals from your own island kitchen!
Days 4-8 Castaway: Surviving and Thriving on the Island
Island Survival: Your First-Day To-Do List Survival:
Survival is now the name of the game – it’s time to put your training to use!
These days are dedicated to living in harmony with the island, guided by everything you’ve learned so far. It’s the ultimate opportunity to immerse yourself in the survival and challenges of nature while truly resetting your mind with only the most basic equipment to hand.
Rewild Yourself
Stripping life back to its essentials — building fire, shelter, catching your own food, and finding fresh water — isn’t just about survival, it’s about rediscovery. When you learn to rely on your instincts, to craft tools from nature, cook over open flames, and navigate the wild with nothing but your senses and skill, something powerful happens: you reconnect with your own resilience. These ancient bushcraft techniques aren’t relics of the past — they’re the skills we’ve quietly forgotten, but deeply need.
Relax and Recharge:
There will be time to unwind and enjoy the simplicity of island life. Spend your downtime swimming in the crystal-clear waters, snorkelling among vibrant marine life, or simply wandering the island, reconnecting with nature in its purest form. This is your chance to unplug completely and embrace the peace of a world without distractions.
Evenings Around the Campfire:
Each evening, gather around a campfire with your fellow adventurers to reflect on the day’s triumphs, share stories, and deepen your connection to this extraordinary experience. These moments around the fire will create lasting memories and forge unbreakable bonds, reminding you that while you may be isolated on a desert island, you’re never truly alone.
Transformative & Immersive
Your time on the island will be a transformative, immersive experience—combining the thrill of survival with the serenity of the natural world. As you explore, adapt, and grow, you’ll find that the true rewards of this adventure aren’t just the survival skills you’ll master, but the life-changing connections you’ll make with yourself, the island, and your fellow adventurers. This is the ultimate test, and it’s an experience you’ll never forget.
Accommodation: The Wild Island
Meals: This is down to you!
Days 8-9 Time to reconnect – Return to The Ocean Hideaway
As the sun rises and you wake in your hammock for the final time, your adventure on The Wild Island comes to an end. But as the boat arrives, you know your time in the Maldives isn’t over just yet. While it’s time to return to The Ocean Hideaway, a few days of celebration and luxury still await – there may even be a treat in store!
Enjoy some well-earned R&R in comfort—real beds, delicious meals, and the company of your fellow castaways. Share stories of triumph and transformation, swim in crystal waters, snorkel vibrant reefs, or finally dive into that book you’ve been meaning to read. This time is yours.
Reflect on your resilience, the skills you’ve gained, and the unforgettable memories you’ve made as you prepare to return to the modern world.
These final days honour the bonds you’ve formed and the challenges you’ve overcome, leaving you with a deep sense of accomplishment—and a huge step closer to becoming a true survivalist.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner once back at The Ocean Hideaway
Day 10 The Final Day - Say Farewell to an Incredible Adventure
Meals: Breakfast
PLEASE NOTE:
- The itinerary is subject to changes – Whilst we do our best to keep to our planned itinerary, on occasions things do have to be altered.
- Some images on this site are for illustrative purposes only and may not depict the exact islands or locations used in our experiences. While the core elements remain true to the adventure, specific features may vary depending on the island.
- In any established accommodation, occasionally, room sizes and their location may vary within each property.
- The USD price may differ upon booking due to the exchange rate at the time.
- We reserve the right to adjust hotel accommodations if necessary. Rest assured, we strive to maintain the highest level of comfort and service.
- Our travels will be conducted exclusively as a group, and wherever possible, tours will be private, provided we meet the minimum participant numbers required.
- Clients bear their own responsibility for meeting the entrance requirements (inclusive of visa and vaccination requirements) for our destinations, and these are subject to change.
Your host
This incredible adventure is hosted by The Wild Adventure Collection founder Anna. Anna will be co-ordinating all logistics for the trip from The Ocean Hideaway.
Anna Miller
Anna is the visionary founder of Wild & Beyond, whose warmth, inspiration, and charm set the perfect tone for our adventure. Her boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to embrace every moment of this experience.
She is also the face of the sister adventure travel company Wild Hearted Adventures, a travel writer and the creative mind behind the popular family travel blog, Twins and Travels.
At times, unforeseen circumstances may require a change in your assigned host. However, rest assured that you’ll always be in the capable hands of a passionate, knowledgeable, and exceptional host from the Wild Hearted team, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Your Survival Expert & Host
This island survival adventure is guided by Kev Newton, a survival training expert with 27 years of military experience, and who has trained royalty, celebrities, and Survivor & Castaway TV contestants – You are in excellent hands!
Kev Newton
Meet Kev, a survival training expert with 27 years of military experience, starting with The Parachute Regiment in 1995.
As a key figure in the creation of the Defence S.E.R.E. Training Organisation, Kev has trained over 5,000 personnel annually, including military elites and celebrities.
With qualifications in jungle, desert, arctic, and urban survival, Kev is the top survival guy in the business—and now you have the chance to learn from him directly!
Kev will be with you for your entire time on the Wild Island.
FAQ
What's Included
- Expert crew throughout the trip
- Meals mentioned in the itiniary
- Boat transfers to and from the Wild Island
- All accommodation in the itinerary
- All activities and transport as stated in the itinerary
- Expert Survival guide / Wild & Beyond host
- Some survival tools and safety equipment
- Fully trained FREC first aider and emergency boat on 24/7 standby
What's not included
- Internal and international Flights – You will fly into Male, and then an internal flight to xxx
- Visas
- Personal additions: laundry, SIM cards, personal items
- Basic survival equipment such as hammock, mess tin – you will get a packing list
- Any meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for staff, guides, drivers, and crew. Not mandatory, but welcomed.
Meals
On your Survival Island adventure, all meals are included while you’re enjoying the comfort of our hotels—indulge in delicious dishes without lifting a finger.
But once you hit the island, it’s time to channel your inner survivalist!
From foraging for berries to fishing for your supper, your next meal is up to you and the great outdoors.
Don’t worry—it’s not just survival; Think of it as the ultimate farm-to-table experience…
Safety First - Always!
Your safety is our top priority. While we can’t eliminate all risks, as part of this trip, we’ve put robust measures in place, including:
- An emergency boat on standby
- A hospital just 20 minutes away
- UK-trained FREC 3/4 certified first aiders
- Basic safety training and procedures
- With these systems in place, you can relax and enjoy the adventure knowing you’re in safe hands.
