Challenge level: 3 out of 5
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11 May - 19 May 2023 | On Sale | |
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Duration | 9 days |
Are you ready for our next Step by Step adventure? We're excited to see many of you have joined our amazing women-only treks and in 2023, we're taking on the Great Wall of China!
This iconic challenge takes us from the old section of Wall at Huangyaguan to the must-see city of Beijing on our expertly-crafted route that we just can't get enough of!
Prepare to discover the rugged countryside, the traditional rural towns and the futuristic cities of China as we trek on and alongside the Great Wall of China on a trek like no other! We will tackle epic climbs and a wide variety of terrains, including forest trails, village roads, emerald hills, and original and restored sections of the Great Wall.
With enchanting panoramas, enthralling insight into China’s culture and history and a team of inspiring women by your side, you'll make lifelong memories and friendships, conquer a phenomenal feat and become immersed in the mind-blowing Middle Kingdom of China.
Our unbeatable charity challenge finishes in the mind-boggling city of Beijing, where we'll celebrate with a guided tour of the city's famous sites, including the Forbidden City Palace Complex Museum, the Royal Lakeside Retreat of the Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square.
Pay your registration fee (£349) and airport taxes/fuel surcharge (approx. £350), and fundraise £3,100 or more for your chosen charity.
$4,500
Minimum sponsorship target
Pay the registration fee (£349) and challenge costs (£1,550) + airport taxes/fuel surcharge (approx. £350).
$2,250
Pay the balance
Our Step by Step Great Wall of China Trek is tough, with lots of steep and uneven terrain. However, it is designed for women of all fitness levels looking for an amazing trek to train and get fit for. No matter where you are on your fitness journey now, you can certainly accomplish the challenge if you put in some training beforehand.
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.
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 your favourite charity, whilst having the adventure of a lifetime.
We strongly recommend you train for the trek. The more you prepare, the more you'll enjoy it.
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 our Great Wall of China Trek in 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 women of all ages will come together to do something very special.
Everyone who is 18 years old or over by the challenge date is more than welcome to join our Step by Step 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 regular email updates with all the information and details you need, including a realistic training programme, a full kit list, information about the challenge destination, the structure of an average trekking day, plus advice on arranging your visa. We will also send you fundraising ideas and training tips to help you prepare for the trek in China.
We anticipate the group size to be around 30 people.
You will need a pair of quality hiking boots with ankle support as these are essential for trekking on uneven terrain. Please also bring your own 2-litre water bottle. We'll supply you with a comprehensive list of everything you will need to take on the charity challenge in China well before your departure date.
Travel Insurance
You will need to take out your own personal travel insurance covering health, accident, loss and repatriation.
Dream Challenges has information on an example policy, which also covers you for cancellation due to medically-diagnosed COVID-19 and we will send you details of this in the lead-up to the challenge.
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 cover for your challenge.
Please purchase your travel insurance as soon as you can after you register, so that it covers both your booking and the challenge in China itself.
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.
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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