Challenge level: 3 out of 5
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19 October - 27 October 2023 | Sold Out | |
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Duration | 9 days |
Unleash your inner hero and take on the land of the dragon on our spectacular trek for children's charities on and alongside the Great Wall of China!
Starting from the remote town of Huangyaguan, we'll follow the Wall through rugged, green countryside and traditional local towns to the mindblowing city of Beijing.
We’ll encounter all kinds of terrain, from both ancient and restored sections of the Great Wall itself to forest trails, quaint village roads and rolling green hills and mountains.
Prepare to tackle tough climbs for bewitching views over rural China and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, staying in traditional Chinese guesthouses.
With breathtaking panoramas, fascinating insight into China’s rich history and culture and a group of amazing people by your side, this challenge will leave you with friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Our adventure will end in the bamboozling city of Beijing, where ancient history collides with futuristic technology. Here, we'll celebrate in the best way, with a fantastic guided tour of the city's iconic sites, including the Forbidden City Palace Complex Museum, the iconic Royal Lakeside Retreat of the Summer Palace and the infamous plaza of Tiananmen Square.
Pay the registration fee (£349) and challenge costs (£1,550) + airport taxes/fuel surcharge (approx. £350).
£1,550
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee (£349) and airport taxes/fuel surcharge (approx. £350), and fundraise £3,100 or more for your chosen charity.
£3,100
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 raise make a huge difference for children's charities across the UK, whilst having the adventure of a lifetime.
We strongly recommend you train for the trek as we'll be tackling tough terrain in China with some steep climbs. 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 China. 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 Let's Trek for Children - Great Wall of China Trek 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)
Your registration fee of £349 per person is used to administer the challenge, pay deposits with local suppliers and secure your seats with the airline.
Your challenge costs of £1,550 (ie. 50% of the fundraising target if you choose the sponsorship option) cover:
In addition to paying your registration fee (£349) and either paying the challenge costs (£1,550) or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target, you will need to budget for your:
The Dream Challenges team are here to help you achieve your challenge and 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 loads of information, plus a realistic training programme to help you get fit for the event. The programme builds up gradually as the event gets closer
We will also send all participants regular email updates about the challenge with important information, updates and details, plus advice on arranging your visa.
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 event 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.
Dream Challenges has details of an example policy that provides appropriate cover for this type of activity and also covers you for cancellation due to medically-diagnosed COVID-19. We will send you the details once you have registered. You can also call us for details on 01590 646410 during our office hours (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday).
You can, however, take out your own insurance, providing it covers you for a charity trek in China.
Please ask the insurer about the nature of the cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate coverage for your challenge.
Visa
It is your responsibility to obtain a visa for China if you need one. Ensure that you apply and obtain your visa in plenty of time. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china
We'll experience a whole mix of accommodation during this challenge, including hotels with stunning mountain vistas, simple campsites under a canvas of stars and traditional farmhouse lodgings.
Accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. However, on some nights, you will be sharing with two or three fellow participants.
If you would like to pay for a single supplement and have a room/tent to yourself wherever possible, please get in touch at least 17 weeks before the challenge and we can arrange this for you at an additional price.
Yes of course! If you wish to extend your stay in this amazing country, please get in touch with us at least 14 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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