Challenge level: 3 out of 5
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16 May - 24 May 2024 | On Sale | |
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Duration | 9 days |
Take on the Dragon's Back for children's charities on our bewitching Dream Challenge trekking on and alongside the Great Wall of China!
Straight away, we'll gain enthralling insight into the ancient cultures and landscape of China trekking in the remote town of Huangyaguan. From here, the Great Wall leads us through emerald green countryside, tiny farming villages unused to tourists, and traditional local towns. We'll trek on a range of terrains as we walk on the Great Wall itself and the trails nearby it.
It's no mean feat as we encounter rugged paths, mighty climbs, and even a section of forest. The hills will leave us breathless but brimming with pride as we look over the stunning panoramas of rural China. We'll meet local people, stay in traditional Chinese guesthouses, and discover China’s rich history.
We finish our magnificent challenge at Jinshanling and step from the ancient past into the future with a free day in Beijing!
In this extraordinary city, ancient history collides with futuristic technology. We'll celebrate in the best way, with a fantastic guided tour of Beijing's world-famous 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 (£1,750) + airport taxes/fuel surcharge (capped at £475).
$2,625
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee (£349) and airport taxes/fuel surcharge (capped at £475), and fundraise £3,500 or more for your chosen charity.
$5,250
Minimum sponsorship target
This Dream 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 charity trek in China will have a low level of fitness level when they sign up.
Let's Trek for Children 2024 is the perfect motivation to get fit, improve your own mental and physical health and wellbeing, and get an unbeatable experience of the Great Wall of China.
We strongly recommend you train for this charity challenge 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 kits 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 one of our charity challenges. 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 your fellow participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up with.
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 £1,750 (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 (£1,750) or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target, you will need to budget for your:
The Dream Challenges team are here to help you achieve your charity trekking 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 charity trek in China itself.
Once you have registered, we will send you regular challenge updates with loads of information, plus a realistic training programme to help you get fit for the trek. The programme builds up gradually as the challenge gets close. We will also send all participants advice on arranging their visa.
Travel Insurance
You will need to take out your own personal travel insurance covering health, accident, loss and repatriation. Please arrange your insurance as soon as you can after you sign up to ensure you have coverage for your booking as well as the charity trekking challenge in China.
In your challenge updates, you will receive information about an insurance provider that specialises in our type of overseas 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 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
You will be required to obtain a tourist visa for entry into China, currently £175 but subject to change at the discretion of the Chinese embassy. We will send you all the relevant information and forms to do this before the challenge in 2024.
One of the amazing things about our Great Wall of China Trek is that people of all ages will come together to do something very special for charity.
Everyone who is at least 18 years old by the challenge departure date is more than welcome to join our trek in China.
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)
You will need a pair of quality walking boots with ankle support for our China trek — these are essential for trekking on uneven terrain. Please also bring a 2-litre water bottle.
We'll supply you with a full kit list for your charity trekking challenge well before we leave for 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 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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