Far Flung Challenges: 17 Adventures For Your Must-See List
If you're looking for inspiration for your next overseas charity challenge, look no further!
We've pulled together 17 of our most exciting far-flung adventures for your list - starting from our shorter haul, closer to home challenges and working up to our ultimate charity adventure. To make it even easier to get your challenge underway, registration fees on all the adventures included on this list* are discounted by up to 25% during September and October 2024!
17: Sahara Desert Trek
| Duration: 6 days | Distance: 36 - 48km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
Take on a four-day trek across the awesome Sahara Desert, including an early morning climb to the top of some of the area’s highest dunes to watch an unforgettable sunrise! The trekking will be tough, but you’re sure to leave with memories that will last a lifetime.
Dates included:
- 19/02/2025 → 24/02/2025
- 05/11/2025 → 10/11/2025
16: Mt Toubkal Trek
| Duration: 5 days | Distance: 26km approx. | Challenge Grading: Tough (2/3) |
The next challenge on our list keeps us in Morocco, but takes us to the top of North Africa’s highest peak! This is an ideal first adventure if you’re new to trekking, as our exceptional support and expert mountain guides mean that no previous experience is needed. If you’re looking for an adventure that’s short on time but will leave you with an amazing sense of achievement, this could be the one for you!
Dates included:
- 24/09/2025 → 28/09/2025
15: Great Wall of China Trek
| Duration: 9 days | Distance: 35km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
Our next adventure takes us further afield, to Beijing and the breathtaking Great Wall of China! Don’t be fooled by the relatively low trekking distance – with thousands of steps to climb during the challenge, your boundaries will definitely be pushed. The magical sight of this wonder of the world weaving across the horizon is the reward for all our hard work!
Dates included:
- 10/05/2025 → 18/05/2025
- 11/10/2025 → 19/10/2025
14: Angkor Wat Trek
| Duration: 9 days | Distance: 76 - 94km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
Next up on our list is the awesome Angkor Wat Trek! After setting off from Siem Reap, we’ll trek through the valleys and lush forests of the surrounding areas. Along the way we’ll trek to the top of the sacred Phnom Kulen, a holy mountain with beautiful views of the region, before reaching our finish line at the ancient temples of Angkor Wat!
Dates included:
- 08/11/2025 → 16/11/2025
13: Himalayas Trek
| Duration: 10 days | Distance: 65km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
Our next challenge takes us to Nepal, and the beautiful Langtang National Park! A captivating journey known for its cultural richness awaits, as we pass through alpine meadows and glacial moraines. During our journey we’ll be rewarded with magnificent views of towering peaks like Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langshisa Ri (6,427m), and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), leaving us with memories to last a lifetime!
Dates included:
- 10/10/2025 → 19/10/2025
12: Kenya Trek
| Duration: 10 days | Distance: 90km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
Brand new for 2025, our Kenya Trek is next up on the list! Kenya is famous for its incredibly diverse wildlife and stunning terrain, and during our time in the country we’ll experience plenty of both. We’ll explore the deep gorges and rocky landscape of Hell’s Gate National Park, even climbing an extinct volcano! This is the ideal adventure for anyone wanting to combine stunning sights with amazing wildlife.
Dates included:
• 10/10/2025 → 19/10/2025
11: Thailand Cycle
| Duration: 10 days | Distance: 400 - 407km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
We’re heading back to Asia for the next adventure on our list – the beautiful Thailand Cycle! Setting off from Bangkok, we’ll spend five days exploring the picturesque Gulf of Thailand. Some long, tough days in the saddle await as we cycle more than 400km, but fear not - we'll be fully supported from start to finish! A day to relax on Koh Samui marks the end of our challenge - the perfect place to celebrate our achievements!
Dates included:
- 07/11/2025 → 16/11/2025
10: Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle
| Duration: 11 days | Distance: 363 - 383km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
Staying in Asia for the next challenge on our list – the iconic Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle! Our most popular overseas cycle for good reason, this amazing adventure takes us from Ho Chi Minh City to the temples of Angkor Wat. Perfect for beginner and experienced cyclists alike, our journey takes us through traditional villages and along streams and rivers, passing paddy fields and mountains along the way.
Dates included:
- 12/04/2025 → 22/04/2025 25% off registration fee
- 16/11/2025 → 26/11/2025
9: Dalai Lama Trek
| Duration: 12 days | Distance: 50km approx. | Challenge Grading: Challenging (1/3) |
Spectacular mountain views await as we explore the foothills of the Indian Himalayas! Our adventure takes us into the spectacular Dhauladhar mountain range, where we’ll trek through rhododendron forests and past Hindu settlements and Buddhist monasteries. There are some tough climbs in store, but the breathtaking views will keep us going! Our challenge comes to an end at the Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Dates included:
- 07/05/2025 → 18/05/2025 25% off registration fee
8: Petra Trek
| Duration: 9 days | Distance: 77km approx. | Challenge Grading: Tough (2/3) |
Our next adventure takes us to the Middle East, where we’ll explore the spectacular Rose City of Petra! After a day exploring Amman, we’ll start our five-day trek through the rugged mountain scenery of the Jordan Rift Valley. Along the way, we’ll have the chance to explore Roman ruins of Nabatean civilizations, before we reach the city of Petra!
Dates included:
- 04/10/2025 → 12/10/2025
7: Kerala Trek
| Duration: 10 days | Distance: 66km approx. | Challenge Grading: Tough (2/3) |
Next up is another brand-new adventure for 2025 – the stunning Kerala Trek! This five-day adventure takes us through one of India’s most stunning states, where we’ll trek through cardamom plantations and spice-growing hamlets, and climb one of the Western Ghats’ highest peaks. Our challenge comes to an end with a night spent on a traditional houseboat, where we’ll relax and enjoy a celebratory meal!
Dates included:
• 26/09/2025 → 05/10/2025
6: Inca Trail Trek
| Duration: 10 days | Distance: 51 - 55km approx. | Challenge Grading: Tough (2/3) |
Taking us to stunning South America is one of the best-known trekking trails in the world – the Inca Trail Trek! Beginning in Cusco, our journey takes us along gushing rivers, through ancient tunnels and over high mountain passes to the Sun Gate. Unbeatable support will be provided throughout the adventure - from our porters and chefs to our guides, we’ll be in great hands to assist us in reaching our goal!
Dates included:
- 06/06/2025 → 15/06/2025 25% off registration fee
- 31/10/2025 → 09/11/2025
5: Sri Lanka Cycle
| Duration: 11 days | Distance: 343km approx. | Challenge Grading: Tough (2/3) |
As we enter our final five, we head back to Asia for our next adventure – the Sri Lanka Cycle! We’ll take in the country’s natural beauty and immerse ourselves in rich culture as we pedal our way across diverse terrain. Whether we’re watching the sunset from the ancient fortress of Yapahuwa Rock or visiting Udawalawe National Park (known for its elephant population), each day will bring new sights that will stay with us for a lifetime.
Dates included:
- 22/11/2025 → 30/11/2025
4: Kenya Cycle
| Duration: 10 days | Distance: 397km approx. | Challenge Grading: Tough (2/3) |
It’s back to Africa for our next challenge – the Kenya Cycle! Beginning in the town of Nyeri, we’ll bike almost 400km past tea and pineapple farms. We might even be lucky enough to spot impalas, zebras and even giraffes on our way through game conservations! Our challenge comes to a close with a day at the stunning Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its population of flamingos.
Dates included:
- 7/11/2025 → 16/11/2025
3: Kilimanjaro Trek
| Duration: 11 days | Distance: 68km approx. | Challenge Grading: Extreme (3/3) |
Summit the world’s highest freestanding mountain and join us as we climb the mighty Kilimanjaro! We’ll follow the Machame Route to the summit, which allows us to gradually acclimatise to the altitude as we ascend. This is one of the most challenging charity treks, climbing one of the most impressive mountains in the world – the sense of achievement we’ll feel as we reach the top will be unbeatable!
Dates included:
- 19/06/2025 → 29/06/2025 25% off registration fee
- 12/09/2025 → 22/09/2025
2: Kilimanjaro New Year Trek
| Duration: 10 days | Distance: 63.5km approx. | Challenge Grading: Extreme (3/3) |
Make the Kilimanjaro Trek even more memorable and reach the summit on New Years Day - what better way to start your year! One of the Seven Summits and the world's highest freestanding mountain, Kilimanjaro is top of many adventurer's bucket lists. Arriving at the summit on January 1st, we'll feel a sense of overwhelming achievement – this is a truly unforgettable challenge with exceptional support and encouragement.
Dates included:
- 26/12/2025 → 04/01/2026
1: Everest Base Camp Trek
| Duration: 18 days | Distance: 105km approx. | Challenge Grading: Extreme (3/3) |
Top of our list is our most challenging overseas adventure – the incredible Everest Base Camp Trek! This awesome challenge will take us through the Nepalese Himalayas, and to the foot of the world’s highest mountain. Home to eight of the world’s fifteen highest mountains, the scenery in this region will take your breath away! The trekking will definitely be tough, but the support you’ll receive from our incredible local guides will more than keep you going. This really is the ultimate adventure challenge – a truly spiritual and humbling experience for all who take it on.
Dates included:
- 20/02/2025 → 09/03/2025 25% off registration fee
- 06/11/2025 → 23/11/2025
*Terms and Conditions
- Registrations must be made online between Monday 2 September and 5:00pm on Thursday 31 October 2024;
- Discount can only be used on selected open challenge dates;
- Discounts have no alternative cash value;
- If the cost of the registration fee is less than the discount offered, no monetary difference will be paid;
- All discounted registrations fees are non-refundable and subject to our standard booking conditions.
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