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Interested in an expedition
or our pricing? Contact me via miel@elementx.travel
or at +32 478 27 17 64
A tailored challenge that redefines you
This expedition is crafted for ambitious individuals - from entrepreneurs and managers to lawyers and surgeons - who are always in high-performance mode but rarely take time to truly step back and challenge themselves on a deeper level.
This is not a holiday, not a guided hike, and definitely not a networking trip. It’s a raw reset.
Far from the noise of everyday life, you’ll strip everything back to the essentials. You’ll build shelter, learn to make fire, navigate unfamiliar terrain, and reconnect with your inner compass.
Driven by the elements and sharpened by solitude, you’ll return with a renewed sense of purpose that no city skyline can offer.
For whom?
For those who are always 'on', driven by ambition, and rarely take time to step back
For those who want to dive into an exclusive adventure that resets their perspective and challenges them physically and mentally.
For those craving an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience with stories worth sharing and memories that last a lifetime.
What this expedition truly brings you
A fully personalized experience that starts with an in-depth physical assessment and a tailored program designed to match your needs and push you to your limits. This ensures that every step challenges you physically and mentally at a level that’s right for you.
An authentic off-grid adventure - no marked trails, no touristic paths - just raw, untouched nature that demands your full attention and focus.
Self-reliance at its purest: learn to filter water, build fires, and sleep under the stars, relying only on yourself and your group.
Complete disconnection: no cell coverage, no distractions, just you and the wilderness - an environment that strips away the noise and reconnects you with what truly matters.
A carefully crafted setting that challenges your mindset, builds your resilience, and helps you rediscover your inner strength - ensuring you return home stronger, clearer, and more self-aware than ever.
Military expertise - human approach
Meet Koen De Leeuw - former Para Commando, certified Wilderness First Responder, and leadership coach. With over a decade of experience - including his role as lead guide in De Expeditie (Play4) in Namibia and Patagonia - Koen leads expeditions through some of the world’s most extreme environments. His approach blends military precision with a human-centered focus on personal growth.
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​Every journey is designed to challenge, transform, and strengthen entrepreneurs and leaders, pushing them to their edge safely and with purpose. Koen acts as both expedition leader - your rock in the wild - and mentor, supporting your mental journey every step of the way.
Personal preparation program
At Element X, we know that every adventure starts long before you enter the wild. That’s why we invest in a comprehensive personal preparation program that sets you up for success. Every participant begins with a detailed mental and physical intake - including a lactate test - to tailor the experience to your fitness level and personal goals.
From there, we build a custom training plan with weekly milestones and group accountability, ensuring you’re physically and mentally ready for the challenge ahead. You’ll also receive gear, technical, and food training - plus exclusive online survival skills videos - so you arrive fully prepared, confident, and ready to thrive in any environment.
Safety comes first
At Element X, safety is the foundation of every expedition. Our journeys are led by professionally trained guides with WFR/First Aid certifications who have years of experience in extreme environments.
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Each expedition is equipped with satellite phones and GPS tracking, ensuring constant connectivity and real-time updates. Before departure, we conduct a thorough risk analysis of the route and environment, and we prepare a comprehensive evacuation plan with 4x4 vehicles and helicopter support.
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From the moment you enter the wild to the last step of your journey, every detail is carefully prepared to ensure your safety - allowing you to fully embrace the adventure, focus on growth, and face each challenge head-on, even when the path takes unexpected turns.
EXPEDITIONS FOR YOU
EXPEDITION - LAPLAND
Together with 8 other entrepreneurs, you'll be dropped by helicopter into the Arctic wilderness.
You’ll build snow caves, learn to make fire in extreme conditions and navigate through the unknown.
Experience complete disconnection from the outside world and a deep connection with yourself, the team and your leadership.
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"You’ll return sharper, clearer and more conscious in how you lead."
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Limited spots available. Selection required. Once full = full.
Timing
January/February 2026
Duration
8 days
How we’ll help you experience
the ultimate expedition
We assess if the expedition is right, for you and for the group. Once you get the green light, your preparation begins.
We get to know you, your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.
Physical assessment + personal training plan. Together, we set the tone.
Intake & selection
Group kick-off
Together with other entrepreneurs and leaders, you embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Expedition
We get to know you, your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.
Optional extra training (e.g. off-road driving, rappelling). We make sure you're fully prepared.
Gear & food session
Backpack workshop, medical screening, mental alignment. You’re physically and mentally ready.
Final check-up
We get to know you, your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.
Introduction
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EXPEDITIONS FOR YOU
