Exciting news! Grab your bikes and hiking boots for 15 amazing new challenges coming soon for 2023 and 2024! Challenge yourself in the Accursed Mountains of Albania, the valleys and rainforests of Madagascar, the Grand Canyons of Arizona and even Japan! We're also putting together a breath-taking new trek in Croatia and a whole host of cycling and trekking challenges in the Americas!
Check out the teasers below and register your interest to get exclusive access to book before the official launch.
This will be the most exciting range of Dream Challenges we've ever had! Places will be limited and they'll be in high demand. Save yourself the risk of missing out and register your interest now. We'll be in touch to give you exclusive access to book your challenge before the official launch.
Register your interest for early bird booking accessVery impressed with these new challenges in 2023 and 2024!
I’m always on the lookout for a challenge which is new and that others will generally not have done before – so these really hit the mark for me! With your charity trek in Java already booked for September 2023 you really have got me thinking!
- Andrew, Dream Challenges participant
Cycle the USA — Canada to Mexico
Dates: Sep and Oct 2024
Challenge level: 5/5
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Possibly the most epic challenge we will ever offer and a real once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Kicking off in Canada, we’ll cycle through the United States of America to Mexico. We’ll have no transfers on this Dream Challenge — just our bikes and our expertly-crafted route following the Pacific Coast.
This is the sort of thing you only read in magazines, but we’re making it a reality for you. Don’t worry about booking accommodation, carrying luggage, fixing punctures, or finding medical assistance. We’ll provide all this and more! And you don’t need to be a pro cyclist —we’ve designed our itinerary so people from all cycles of life can achieve this with our usual cycle training plan. You will need to allow 6 weeks of your time for the challenge, and we’ll make them the best weeks of your life!
Registration is now open for Cycle the USA Canada to Mexico 2023!
Places are already filling fast — don't miss your chance to conquer this truly unique challenge! Head to the challenge page and secure your place now.
Trek the Grand Canyons of Arizona
Dates: Oct 2023 & April 2024
Challenge level: 3/5
Are you ready for an all-American Adventure challenge exploring the canyons of Arizona? Get a taste of the United States on an awesome trek in the Zion National Park, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon.
This sounds like a Dream come true and it is! We’ll hike for five amazing days under the sun and spot shooting stars as we camp in the desert, finishing with an unforgettable celebration dinner in Las Vegas.
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Cycle Niagara Falls to New York
Dates: Sep 2023 & May 2024
Challenge level: 4/5
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It is finally here! The Erie Canal Trail has been completed and we can now cycle from the magnificent Niagara Falls to Manhattan, New York! We’ll cycle over 500 miles through the United States of America on well-maintained tracks that follow the canal trail.
Our unbeatable mountain bike challenge is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities and the whole route is well-served by local hotels and amenities. We’ll finish our spectacular American bike ride following the Hudson to Lower Manhattan.
Registration is now open for Cycle Niagara Falls to New York City 2023!
Places are limited in our group and they'll go faster than fresh bagels in New York, so book your place now while you still can!
Trek Costa Rica
Dates: Nov 2023 & Feb 2024
Challenge level: 3/5
Experience Costa Rica in all its beauty on a 5-day coast to coast trek, dipping your toes in both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
This adventure incorporates 5 of the best stages of the legendary Camino de Costa Rica and gives you a great chance to capture the country’s vibrant nature and culture.
We’ll even spend time with some of the indigenous people near Tsiobata, visit Lake Arenal at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, and swim in some of the natural hot springs.
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Camino de Costa Rica
Dates: Nov 2023 & Feb 2024
Challenge level: 5/5
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Trek the entire width of Costa Rica in 16 stages on a mighty hike that promises sweat and bursts with wildlife. Kicking off at the Caribbean Sea on the east coast, we'll venture to the Pacific Ocean on the west, on a variety of tough and tropical terrains that will test us to the extreme.
This epic, once-in-a-lifetime adventure is not for the faint-hearted, but you'll reap the rewards and get a dream experience of Costa Rica's unique and varied environment.
Registration is now open for Camino de Costa Rica 2023!
We've received heaps of interest for this once-in-a-lifetime trekking challenge, so you'll need to be quick to secure your place. Book now on the challenge page and get ready for the greatest experience of your life!
Trek Patagonia
Dates: Sep 2023 & March 2024
Challenge level: 3/5
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Explore Argentina and Chile’s magical Patagonia on a trek set apart from others. The region can offer many walking routes, but this once-in-a-lifetime challenge gives you the chance to test your legs and experience a multitude of must-see landscapes, mountains, massifs and glaciers.
Tick off the Fitz Roy Massif, Rio Blanco Climber’s Basecamp, Laguna de Los Tres, Cerro Torre, and one of the World’s Natural Wonders: the Moreno Glacier at 22,000 square kilometres!
We’ll finish the challenge by crossing the border and visiting the Paine Grande, the Horns, Admiral Nieto and the Towers in the Paine National Park.
Registration for Trek Patagonia 2023 is now open!
This stand-out challenge includes more hidden gems and bucket-list landmarks than any other Patagonia trek on the market. You really won't want to miss it, so secure your place on the challenge page now before they all fill up!
Trek the Ecuadorian Andes
Dates: Sep 2023 & June 2024
Challenge level: 3/5
Trek in the footsteps of the famous naturalist Alexander von Humboldt on an immersive challenge in the Ecuadorian Andes. We'll see some of the highest volcanos in the world, explore the Toachi river in a canyon 2,660 m above sea level and see the innovative mountain farming of the villages that settled here.
We'll experience the unique beauty of the Quillotoa crater, take an optional kayak on the lagoon and relax in the Papallacta hot springs, powered by the Antisana volcano.
As if this Andean adventure couldn’t get any better, you’ll have the chance to jump on our once-in-a-lifetime Island-hopping extension package in the Galapagos! Visit Darwin’s research station, explore the megadiversity and fearless wildlife of the ocean, snorkel at Kicker Rock, and see evolution unfold right before your eyes!
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Trek Japan — Kyoto to Tokyo
Dates: Oct 2023 & April 2024
Challenge level: 3/5
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There's no better way to experience the magic of Japan than by trekking from Kyoto to Tokyo! Join us in the autumn when the trees glow red and orange, or wait till spring and see the Japanese cherry blossom in full bloom! No matter which trek you choose, you'll be entranced by expansive natural landscapes and a mind-blowing mix of cultures and customs.
Our five-day trek takes us along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage from the ancient capital of Kyoto to the futuristic metropolis of Tokyo.
We'll visit magnificent temples and castles, stay in friendly, rural villages, explore vibrant markets and taste incredible local delicacies. All the while, we'll immerse ourselves further in the amazing Japanese way of life and hike through such beautiful landscapes that you'll never want to leave.
Registration is now open for Trek Japan Kyoto to Tokyo 2023!
If you want to experience Japan in the best way possible, this is the challenge for you, but please be quick to book your place. They are already filling fast and we have limited space in our tightly knit group. Sign up on the challenge page now before you miss your chance.
Walk on the Wild Side Trek Madagascar
Dates: Oct 2023 & July 2024
Challenge level: 3/ 5
Trek in the land of lemurs and explore the amazing, protected wildlife of Madagascar. We’ll face challenging terrain to reach mountains and jungles bursting with nature. Our immersive hike gives us the chance to explore the Andringitra National Park World Heritage Site and summit Madagascar’s highest climbable mountain, the Pic Imarivolanitra.
Tropical rainforests, granite peaks and white-sand beaches all await, with chances to spot chameleons, mongooses and more. We’ll even visit authentic villages and experience the unique culture of this jewel in the Indian Ocean.
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Cycle the North Coast 500
Dates: Summer 2023
Challenge level: 5/5
If you want to see Scotland on two wheels, look no further! Jump on your bike and join us as we take on the famous North Coast 500! This stunning, 500-mile road trip is usually done in a car, but why sit inside, when you can cycle and save fuel, breathe the fresh Scottish air, and take time to admire the spectacular surroundings? Better yet, cycling 500 miles for your favourite charity is an extraordinary feat — just think of the wonders you’ll do for your body and mind!
This 500-mile route has it all: smooth cycling and mountain views, lush valleys and sparkling lochs, endless sea, and beautiful, untouched beaches! Some of the organised NC500 challenges might seem overwhelming, but we will give you the time to take in all that is around you and get a truly immersive experience. No 100-mile days racing the sunlight. We’ll spread your challenge over nine days with an average of 55 miles each day. This is no easy task though and nine days in the saddle will leave you feeling legendary!
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Trek the Best of the NC500
Dates: Summer 2023
Challenge level: 3/5
Explore the best that the North coast 500 has to offer on foot on our special new trekking challenge. Driving or cycling the 500 miles of our most Northern coasts is magnificent, but trekking gives you time to uncover the hidden gems you can’t see on wheels.
We have shortlisted the top 10 must-see natural beauties along the NC500 and we can’t wait to share them with you! So, lace up your hiking boots and join us in the land of the Brave for a trek that will take your breath away.
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Trek the mountains of Croatia
Dates: May & Sep 2023
Challenge level: 3/5
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Trek away from the tourist tracks and discover the true beauty of Croatia. We'll venture through abandoned, medieval villages, hike in forests rich with nature, and climb three limestone mountains! Our challenge will give us the best of northern Croatia, as we trek on the lesser-known Istria Mountain Trail from Buzet to the Učka National Park.
You're bound to fall in love with Croatia on our trek, so why leave as soon as we finish? Jump on our optional extension instead and spend two days relaxing at the Plitvice Lakes!
Registration is now open for Trek the Mountains of Croatia in 2023
To be a part of this unique adventure, secure your place on the challenge page before it's too late. Our group is already filling fast and the remaining places are likely to go just as quickly.
Trek the Accursed Mountains in Albania
Dates: Sep 2023 & June 2024
Challenge level: 3/5
The little-known and barely trodden region of the Accursed Mountain Range in Albania offers a unique trekking challenge destined to become the next big bucket list trek.
Hike with us through the remote Theth Valley in the heart of the Albanian Alps. We’ll walk through a paradise of isolated peaks and cross the Valbona Pass. This amazing new charity challenge also gives us the chance to stay in traditional mountain villages and absorb the local way of life, far removed from the 21st-century society we know.
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Trek the Alps Three-Day Challenge
Dates: Sep 2023 & June 2024
Challenge level: 4/5
Short of time but not energy? This three-day trek in the Alps will push you to the peak and knock you out with the best sense of achievement. Trekking approximately 45 km through France, Switzerland and Italy, we’ll tackle steep ascents and explore some of Europe’s most beautiful mountains.
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Trek the Caucasus Mountains ins Georgia
Dates: Sep 2023 & May 2024
Challenge level: 3/5
The Caucasus Mountains boast some of the highest peaks in the world and Svaneti is at the heart of the magic. We’ll trek deep into the remotest parts of Svaneti, where 5,000m summits surround us and ancient cultures survive.
Prepare to put your strength to the test as we tackle steep hills and reach an altitude of 2,800m! We’ll also explore medieval villages and discover the local traditions that have been preserved for hundreds of years.
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