Challenge level: 4 out of 5
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14 September - 25 September 2023 | On Sale | |
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Duration | 12 days |
Prepare for a trekking challenge that puts the rest of your bucket list to shame. Kicking off in Singapore, we’ll journey to Java and climb four of its epic volcanoes for the charity of your choice. Join Dream Challenges for this epic trekking challenge in 2023.
Our expertly-crafted itinerary will get us sweating from the start, as we climb the mighty Mount Merapi, one of Java’s highest mountains, by torchlight! Reaching the summit before dawn, we’ll watch the sun rise over the surrounding peaks, and the lush farmland and tropical vegetation of the Dieng Plateau below.
Our first steep but stunning climb will leave us eager for more, so we’ll wake again at witching hour to summit Mount Merbabu in time for sunrise. Next on our list is Mount Bromo, which lies on the other side of the island – a chance to discover the beautiful eastern side of Java and get a taste of the local lifestyle.
A scenic drive later, we’ll conquer our third sunrise mountain climb, before trekking the extraordinary Mount Kawah Ijen! Famous for its rare blue fire, the sight of the huge, turquoise crater lake at the top will take your breath away! Having trekked four of Java’s magnificent volcanoes and reached a place like no other, we’ll toast our incredible success.
As if this overseas challenge couldn’t get any better, we’ll catch a ferry to Canggu in Bali, aka. Paradise! Here, we’ll enjoy a free day to soak up the sun, sea and the spectacular sense of achievement for completing the charity challenge of a lifetime.
Why not extend your adventure in Indonesia?
You may never travel to this part of the world again, so why not jump on one of the amazing optional extensions we’re organising? Spend a few extra days relaxing at the beach at Canggu and exploring Bali, or if you’re ready for another challenge, join our Lombok Mountain extension package and trek the magnificent Mount Rinjani!
We’ll release the full details of both these optional extensions, including prices and how to book, closer to the challenge.
Giving back to our planet
Our local partners in Indonesia share our care for the environment and always put sustainability first. They are part of an invaluable NGO in Asia that strives to be a driving force in fostering sustainable development and improving positive societal and environmental changes through the promotion of responsible tourism.
Pay your registration fee and your challenge costs yourself.
£2,499
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee and raise the minimum target for your chosen charity.
£4,998
Minimum sponsorship target
This challenge is not designed for Olympic athletes – it is designed for people looking for an amazing goal to train and get fit for. A number of the people who will take part in this challenge will have a low level of fitness level when they sign up.
This amazing charity challenge is the perfect motivation to get fit, improve your own mental and physical health and make a huge difference for the charity closest to your heart.
We strongly recommend you train for the trek, incorporating as many hills as possible. We'll be climbing steep ascents in Java and tackling some tough terrain. The more you prepare, the more you'll enjoy it.
Once you register for the challenge, we'll send you a realistic training plan. This builds up gradually over time so you'll be ready and raring to go by the time we depart for Java. We also recommend checking out our top trekking tips here.
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up on their own and our Dream Challenges are renowned for the amazing camaraderie and lifelong friendships made as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up for the challenge, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for the 4 Volcanoes Java Challenge 2023. Please use this space to swap questions, advice and updates with your fellow trekkers on your training and fundraising.
You may also want to reach out to the other participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up with.
Absolutely not! One of the amazing things about the challenge is that people of all ages will come together to do something very special.
Everyone who is at least 18 years old by the challenge date is more than welcome to join this awesome challenge.
If you would like someone under the age of 18 to join you on the challenge please contact us to discuss (01590 646410 or bookings@dream-challenges.com, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).
Your registration fee of £449 per person is used to administer the challenge, pay deposits with local suppliers and secure your seats with the airline.
Your challenge costs of £2,499 (ie. 50% of the fundraising target if you choose the sponsorship option) cover:
*Please note the following meals are not included in your challenge costs, as specified in the itinerary:
- Lunch in Singapore on Day 1.
- Lunch in Yogyakarta on Day 3.
- Dinner in Selo on Day 4.
- Lunch and dinner in Yogyakarta on Day 6.
- Dinner in Cemero Lawang on Day 7.
- Lunch and dinner in Canggu on Day 10.
*Accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. If you would like to pay for a single supplement and have a room/tent to yourself, please get in touch and we can arrange this for an additional price of £301.
In addition to paying your registration fee (£449) and either paying the challenge costs (£2,499) or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target, you will need to budget for your:
The Dream Challenges team are here to help you achieve your trekking challenge for charity and we will support you all the way. We are on hand from the minute you sign up to answer any questions that you may have about your training or the challenge itself.
Once you have registered, we will send you a Welcome Pack with everything you need to know about your challenge, including the itinerary, an example insurance policy, details about our challenge destination and the weather we can expect on our trek, the structure of an average trekking day, a full kit list and a realistic training plan to help you get fit for the challenge. The training programme builds up gradually as the event gets closer.
We'll also send you regular updates in the lead-up to the adventure, with more important details and seasonal fundraising ideas. During the trek, we'll have a UK doctor with expedition medicine training accompanying the group at all times, along with a team of outdoor remote first-aid trained challenge guides.
We anticipate the group size to be around 30 people.
You will need a pair of walking boots and your own water bottle. We'll supply you with a comprehensive list of everything you will need to take on the challenge well before your departure date.
Travel Insurance
You will need to take out your own personal travel insurance upon registering for this challenge, covering health, accident, loss and repatriation. We advise that you arrange personal travel insurance as soon as you can after you register to ensure you have coverage for your booking as well as the challenge itself.
In your Welcome Pack, you will receive information about an insurance provider that specialises in our type of challenges and also covers you for cancellation due to medically-diagnosed COVID-19.
You can, however, take out your own insurance, providing it covers you for a charity trek in Java. Please ask the insurer about the nature of the cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover for your challenge.
Visa
You will be required to obtain a tourist visa for entry into Indonesia, currently around £27 but subject to change at the discretion of the Indonesian embassy. We will send you all the relevant information and forms to do this before the challenge.
We'll experience a whole mix of accommodation during this challenge, including hotels, campsites and a local guesthouse.
Accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. However, you may choose to pay an additional £301 for a single supplement and have a room/tent to yourself wherever possible. Please simply get in touch at bookings@dream-challenges.com or on 01590 646410 at least 17 weeks before the challenge and we can arrange this for you at an additional price.
Yes of course! We are also delighted to offer two amazing optional extensions for an additional price: a beach-stay extension in Canggu and an awesome trek up Mount Rinjani in Lombok!
We’ll release the full details of both these optional extensions, including prices and how to book, closer to the challenge.
Alternatively, if you would like to extend your stay in Indonesia, but not take part in the optional extension, please get in touch at bookings@dream-challenges.com or on 01590 646410 at least 17 weeks before the challenge and we can arrange this for you at an additional price.
As we're not medically trained, we're afraid we can't offer you advice on this. We recommend you contact your GP or your local travel clinic, who will have the latest travel health advice.
We also recommend you visit the NHS Fit for Travel website here, to keep up to date with current travel health news and advice on staying healthy abroad.
NHS Fit for Travel website: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
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