Challenge level: 3 out of 5
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5 July - 14 July 2023 | On Sale | |
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Duration | 10 days |
Trek through the enthralling natural landscape of the Terelj National Park and explore a paradise of alpine scenery for the charity of your choice.
We’ll walk on all sorts of terrains and take in this top hiking spot from angle, trekking in wild-flower meadows, rocky mountain foothills and towering valleys. By night, we’ll camp in idyllic spots, far from everyday life and look out for shooting stars in a sky void of light pollution.
Our last day of trekking leads us to the homestay of a local nomadic family. We’ll taste traditional Mongolian food, enjoy a cultural show, and even try archery, before spending the night in a cosy ger.
The excitement doesn't end there! Our final day in Mongolia will blow your mind! We’re thrown into the heart of the nomadic culture as we visit the traditional Naadam Festival. Soaking up the festival's vibe and best events, we’ll see cultural performances, wrestling matches, horse races and more.
Then we’ll head back to the sprawling city of Ulaanbaatar and toast our epic accomplishment over a Celebration Dinner.
Why not extend your adventure in Mongolia?
You may never travel to this spectacular part of the world again, so why not jump on our awesome Gobi Steppe optional extension package for an additional price? Together with our trusted local partner, you’ll climb golden dunes, visit a Nomadic family, take a camel ride and trek in the Gobi Desert. We'll send you the full details, including the price, once you're registered for the challenge.
Pay the registration fee (£399) and challenge costs (£2,450) + airport taxes/fuel surcharge (approx. £350).
$3,675
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee (£399) and airport taxes/fuel surcharge (approx. £350), and fundraise £4,900 or more for your chosen charity.
$7,350
Minimum sponsorship target
Our non-competitive overseas charity challenges aren't about living in the gym. Many people who sign up for the trekking challenge in Mongolia are likely to have a low level of fitness level when they sign up. The point is to train, do your best, and reach your fitness goal.
Our supportive challenge guides and community spirit will help you conquer the challenge of a lifetime no matter how fit you are. You're also likely to improve your mental health and well-being, not to mention you can make a huge difference for the charity closest to your heart.
That said, we strongly recommend you train for the trek. We'll tackle uneven and steep terrain in Mongolia, and the fitter you are, 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 Mongolia. We also recommend checking out our top trekking tips here and our indoor training ideas for the days you don't feel like facing the weather!
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up on their own. Our challenges around the world are renowned for the amazing camaraderie and lifelong friendships made, as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for Trek Mongolia 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 to train and fundraise with.
Everyone who is at least 18 years old by the departure date is more than welcome to join this challenge. We'll have adults of all ages taking part to achieve something awesome for charity - one of the many things that make our challenges so special!
If you would like someone under the age of 18 to join you on our Mongolia trek, please contact us to discuss (01590 646410 or bookings@dream-challenges.com, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).
You will need a pair of quality walking boots with ankle support — these are essential for trekking on uneven terrain. Please also bring a three-season sleeping bag and a 2-litre water bottle.
We'll supply you with a comprehensive list of everything you will need to take on your trekking challenge well before we leave for Mongolia.
Your luggage, food and water will be carried by a combination of packhorses or vehicles, so we advise you to pack lightly. You will only need to carry a small day pack, containing essential accessories and equipment, including your 2-litre water bottle.
This amazing overseas challenge includes a mix of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis*, from camping in the wild to comfortable hotels to a traditional ger homestay in felt-covered nomadic dwellings (gers).
On our camping days, we will provide high-quality sleeping tents as well as a dining/kitchen tent, where our challenge leader or a cook will prepare hearty breakfasts and dinners. (Lunches will be picnics.) We'll also enjoy the use of pump shower tents and toilet tents.
*We organise our accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, which is included in the challenge cost. However, if you would rather pay for a single supplement and have a room/tent to yourself, please get in touch at bookings@dream-challenges.com or on 01590 646410 (Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm) at least 17 weeks before your challenge and we can arrange this for you at an additional price. Please note, it is not possible to arrange a single supplement for the night we spend in gers.
Absolutely! We organise our accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, which is included in the challenge cost. However, if you would rather pay for a single supplement (not included in your challenge cost) and have a room/tent to yourself, please get in touch at bookings@dream-challenges.com or on 01590 646410 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) at least 17 weeks before your challenge and we can arrange this for you at an additional cost. Please note, it is not possible to arrange a single supplement for the night we spend in gers.
We'll tackle a mix of terrains, following trails through valleys, meadows and mountains. We'll encounter mostly flat stretches and a few steep climbs, so please incorporate hills in your training.
Please make sure to use high ankle walking boots during your training and on the challenge in Mongolia itself, as these are essential to protect your ankles on uneven terrain.
Certainly! If you want to spend longer in this fascinating part of the world, why not jump on our awesome optional extension for an additional price?
Instead of flying back with our main group on Day 10, you'll venture to the famous Gobi Steppe! Together with our trusted local partner, you’ll climb golden dunes, visit a nomadic family, take a camel ride, and trek in the desert. We'll send you the full details, including the price, once you're registered for the challenge.
If you'd like to book a place on the optional extension for an additional price, please give us a call on 01590 646410 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or email us at bookings@dream-challenges.com at least 17 weeks before the challenge and we'll be happy to help.
Alternatively, if you would simply like to extend your stay in Mongolia, but would not like to partake in the optional extension, we can arrange this for you. Please just get in touch on the email or phone number above to discuss your options at least 17 weeks before the challenge.
Your registration fee of £399 per person is used to administer the challenge and secure your seats with the airline.
Your challenge costs of £2,450 (ie. 50% of the fundraising target if you choose the sponsorship option) cover:
*Accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. If you would rather pay for a single supplement and have a room/tent to yourself, we can arrange this for you for an additional cost of £189. Just give us a call on 01590 646410 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or email us at bookings@dream-challenges.com at least 17 weeks before your overseas challenge. Please note, it is not possible to arrange a single supplement for the night we spend in gers.
In addition to paying your registration fee (£399) and either self funding your challenge costs (£2,450) or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target, you will need to budget for your:
Travel Insurance
Please take out your own travel insurance upon registering for our trek in Mongolia, covering health, accident, loss and repatriation. We advise you to arrange your 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 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 Mongolia. Please ask the insurer about the nature of the cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover for your challenge.
Visa
All participants will need a tourist visa for Mongolia, which you will need to arrange yourself. Please don't apply for your visa until we advise you to do so. We will send you all the relevant information about how to do this well ahead of our challenge.
The Dream Challenges team are here to help you achieve your charity trekking challenge in Mongolia, and we will support you all the way. We're always on hand to answer any questions that you may have about your training or the challenge itself.
Once you've signed up, we will send you a Welcome Pack with everything you need to know about your overseas challenge, including the itinerary, an example insurance policy, details about our challenge destination and the weather we can expect while we're trekking in Mongolia, 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, motivational resources, 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.
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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