Asia
Fancy a Challenge?
If you are looking for an exciting challenge to take part in next year why not sign up for one of our overseas treks or cycle rides? You can raise much-needed funds for our work whilst experiencing the trip of a lifetime.
Vietnam to Cambodia cycle challenge
14th - 25th February 2010
10th - 21st October 2010
Starting in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) this fascinating challenge will take you through two of South East Asia’s most fascinating and culturally rich countries.
The ride takes you through the rice-paddies and waterways of the beautiful Mekong Delta into Cambodia. You will experience breathtaking scenery, timeless traditions, ancient temples and a warm welcome from the local villagers en route. You will encounter some rolling hills along the way, but the main challenge lies in the long, hot dusty days in the saddle as you cycle through many remote areas finishing at the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
We have teamed up with Discover Adventure Ltd to promote this open trek. To register your interest please complete the online enquiry form and we will send you further details.
If you cannot make these dates there are others available please just get in touch with us.
Read about Paul’s Withey’s 2009 Vietnam to Cambodia cycling experience.
To book a place on the trip please visit: www.discoveradventure.com
For an information pack please fill in our events form
Everest Base Camp Trek
7th - 25th November 2009
27th March - 14th April 2010
23rd October - 10th November 2010
13th November - 30th November 2010
Visit the beautiful breathtaking scenery of Nepal experiencing a fascinating culture and meeting friendly people whilst trekking along the route. The route will take you via the Sherpa capitol of Namche Bazaar through beautiful valleys, dense forests and across glacial rivers before arriving at the renowned viewpoint of Kalpatar, on the approach to Everest Base Camp from where you will see the highest mountain in the world!
We have teamed up with Discover Adventure Ltd to promote this open trek. To register your interest please complete the online enquiry form and we will send you further details.
If you cannot make these dates there are others available please just get in touch with us.
Read about Chris Dovell's Everest climb
To book a place on the trip please visit: www.discoveradventure.com
For an information pack please fill in our events form
Trek the Great Wall of China
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2010 27th March - 4th April 2010 3rd - 11th April 2010 17th - 25th April 2010 8th - 16th May 2010 26th June - 4th July 2010 11th - 19th September 2010 2nd - 10th October 2010 16th - 24th October 2010 |
Take in the varied scenery as you walk along the famous Great Wall of China. This magnificent pathway takes you though winding mountains, past crumbling watchtowers and up Heaven’s stairway.
Each night you will stay in a traditional lodge in a local village with the indigenous population, experiencing the local cuisine and entertainment.
We have teamed up with Charity Challenge to promote this open trek. To register your interest please complete the online enquiry form and we will send you further details.
If you cannot make these dates there are others available please just get in touch with us.
Read about Derek Yarwood's experience
For an information pack please fill in our events form
Annapurna Trek
6th- 18th November 2010
This 6 day trek will take you on a challenge through one of the most beautiful parts of the Himalayas - the foothills of the Annapurna’s – it offers awesome views and a chance to experience some of the renowned Nepali hospitality and culture.
En-route you will stay at Bandipur, a beautiful medieval town on the old Tibet – India trade route. You will visit Ghandrung, one of the main Gurung villages from where Gurkhas have been recruited, and the high point of the trek will be the viewing point at Poon Hill from where you can experience the sun rise over the Himalayan giants of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare and Annapurna and enjoy the splendid mountain vista.
This will be undeniably a journey like no other into the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. The natural beauty of the Himalayas and the culture you will experience along the way will stay with you a lifetime and touch you deeply.
We have teamed up with Charity Trek to promote this open trek. To register your interest please complete the online enquiry form and we will send you further details.
For an information pack please fill in our events form