Join Dame Kelly Holmes on a unique trek to Machu Picchu

How to fund your challenge

This page provides you details of the costs of your challenge.

The costs below are per person.

SELF FUNDER-

Pay a registration fee of £475.00 when you book Then a balance of £2584.00 (12 weeks before your challenge) . Raise a minimum of £3000 for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.

You will be invoiced for the fuel element of the air taxes for your international flights, capped at £250.00, which is due 10 weeks before departure.

WHAT'S INCLUDED-

• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, visa information, travel insurance, health notes, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance).
•  Sponsorship forms
• 12.5% off Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock, and Runners Need ·
• Access to your own password protected account including support materials and training schedules · 
• Warm up exercise routines
• Risk assessment and emergency management planning
• Public liability insurance
• Fundraising advice
•  Fitness training notes Access to training weekends (optional and at additional expense)
•  16 and 20 week trek/bike training schedule On your challenge 

On your Challenge- 

• Accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share)
•  UK-based 24-hour emergency support line Internal transfers (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
•  Equipment as per the challenge activity
• Drinking water on challenge days
• An English speaking first aid trained challenge leader and full local support team
•  A donation to a community project in one of the countries in which we operate
• A contribution towards funding the reduction of carbon emissions through Climate Care’s portfolio of award winning projects
• Three meals a day (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
•  Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary
•  Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
•  A Charity Challenge T-Shirt
• International flights to and from the UK including air taxes (but excluding the fuel element – see Air Taxes section below)
•  Tips

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED- 

• Visa (if required) On your challenge
• Travel to and from the UK airport of departure
•  Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)
• The fuel element of the air taxes for your international flights (we have capped the amount you might have to pay - refer to the costs section of your challenge webpage.
• Departure Tax (if applicable)

THE DETAILS- 

Registration fee in instalments

The first instalment of £250 is due at the time of booking. The second instalment of £225 will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your registration fee by instalments if you book and pay online.Please note that when paying your registration fee in instalments, a £10 admin fee will be added to your first registration fee payment. Please note that your booking will not be processed (and we will not send an authorisation request to your charity) until we receive the payment for your second instalment. Your place on the challenge will only be held until 31 days from your initial booking. If we are unable to take your second instalment, your booking will be cancelled and normal cancellation terms will apply.

Fundraising Deadlines

If you have not set up your fundraising page through the Charity, you will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required must be sent to the charity 12 weeks before departure (by 12/06/2024), and the remaining 20% within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 11/10/2024). We recommend that you set up your fundraising page, as requested by the charity, and if you need any support with this, please contact them directly.

Typical Group Size

The typical group size is 20 - 30 participants

Optional Extras

• Business class upgrades* 
• Single room supplements*
• Extensions at end of trip*
• Travel insurance
• (*subject to availability)

Travel Insurance

Your safety when travelling with Charity Challenge is our main concern, which is why it is a booking condition that you have a suitable travel insurance policy, which covers you for the adventurous nature of your challenge, the activities you are undertaking, and the altitudes. We have chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine, who offer cover for an extensive number of adventurous activities. Cover is available directly from Campbell Irvine for most European residents and includes cover for emergency medical and repatriation and for your cancellation or curtailment of the challenge. Full details including costs may be found at http://www.campbellirvinedirect.com/charitychallenge.