In aid of:
Everest Base Camp
Fri 03 December 2010 - Sun 19 December 2010
- World's highest mountain 29,035ft (8,848m)
- Spectacular panoramic views
- Deep gorges & glacial lakes
- Sample sherpa hospitality
- Explore Kathmandu
This outstanding trek to the base camp of the world''s highest mountain will take you through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, with time to explore its villages and monasteries. Eight of the world's fourteen peaks that exceed 8,000m in height are situated in the Nepalese Himalayas. The highest of them all, standing at 8,848m, is Mt. Everest.
Your trekking adventure begins at Lukla, where you will trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. You will have plenty of time to acclimatise to the altitude, following the trail across numerous rivers. Your trek leads gradually uphill from Thyangboche, where you will reach a highpoint at Kalapathar (5,545m) with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers including Mt. Everest. Having completed the challenge, you will have the chance to explore the city of Kathmandu and its many temples and bazaars.
NB: This challenge takes place during the destination’s peak season and hence there is a peak season supplement added in the form of either an increased deposit or raised sponsorship requirement.
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Below are listed all the extensions for this expedition. Please click on an extension for full details.
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self funder
| deposit | £495 |
| balance | £1697 |
This includes £100 donation to your charity | |
minimum sponsorship
| deposit | £495 |
| min sponsorship | £3550 |
flexi
| deposit | £495 |
| balance | £495 |
| min sponsorship | £2450 |
| travel insurance | £72 |
Payment Explained |
self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £2,192 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £495 and insurance premium* of £72 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,698 which is due eight weeks before departure (08/10/2010).  minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £495 and insurance premium* of £72 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,550 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,840 must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 24/09/2010), and the remaining 20% (£710) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/01/2011). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. flexiRecognising that during the recession, it could be difficult to either pay the full cost of the challenge (self funder) or raise a large amount of sponsorship (minimum sponsorship option) we have launched the flexi option, which is somewhere in between. Essentially, you will be asked to pay the deposit at the time of booking (as with the other two payment options) but you will also make a second contribution towards your challenge costs 8 weeks before departure (the balance). You will also be asked to raise a minimum sponsorship for your charity, but as you are making a larger contribution towards the challenge costs, the amount you are required to raise is reduced. See below for the exact figures for this challenge. You will be required to pay the deposit of £495 (and insurance premium* of £72) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (08/10/2010) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £495 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,450 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,960) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 24/09/2010), and the remaining 20% (£490) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/01/2011). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. what's included? |
Payment Explained |
minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £495 and insurance premium* of £72 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,550 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,840 must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 24/09/2010), and the remaining 20% (£710) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/01/2011). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £2,192 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £495 and insurance premium* of £72 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,698 which is due eight weeks before departure (08/10/2010). flexiRecognising that during the recession, it could be difficult to either pay the full cost of the challenge (self funder) or raise a large amount of sponsorship (minimum sponsorship option) we have launched the flexi option, which is somewhere in between. Essentially, you will be asked to pay the deposit at the time of booking (as with the other two payment options) but you will also make a second contribution towards your challenge costs 8 weeks before departure (the balance). You will also be asked to raise a minimum sponsorship for your charity, but as you are making a larger contribution towards the challenge costs, the amount you are required to raise is reduced. See below for the exact figures for this challenge. You will be required to pay the deposit of £495 (and insurance premium* of £72) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (08/10/2010) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £495 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,450 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,960) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 24/09/2010), and the remaining 20% (£490) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/01/2011). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. what's included? |
Payment Explained |
flexiRecognising that during the recession, it could be difficult to either pay the full cost of the challenge (self funder) or raise a large amount of sponsorship (minimum sponsorship option) we have launched the flexi option, which is somewhere in between. Essentially, you will be asked to pay the deposit at the time of booking (as with the other two payment options) but you will also make a second contribution towards your challenge costs 8 weeks before departure (the balance). You will also be asked to raise a minimum sponsorship for your charity, but as you are making a larger contribution towards the challenge costs, the amount you are required to raise is reduced. See below for the exact figures for this challenge. You will be required to pay the deposit of £495 (and insurance premium* of £72) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (08/10/2010) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £495 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,450 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,960) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 24/09/2010), and the remaining 20% (£490) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/01/2011). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £2,192 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £495 and insurance premium* of £72 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,698 which is due eight weeks before departure (08/10/2010). minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £495 and insurance premium* of £72 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,550 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,840 must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 24/09/2010), and the remaining 20% (£710) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/01/2011). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. what's included? |
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what's included in the challenge cost?
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Fundraising Support |
Deposit instalments Explained |
This challenge has the option for you to pay the deposit in two instalments. The first instalment of £247.50 is due at the time of booking. The second instalment of £247.50 will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. |
