Avenue of the Volcanoes
Fri 12 October 2012 - Mon 22 October 2012
- Trek at high altitude in the Ecuadorian Andes
- Climb Cotopaxi, one of the world's highest active volcanoes
- Crampons & ropes for final glacier summit
- Explore Quito, one of the world's highest cities
- Optional shopping day at Otavalo Market
Arriving in the multi-ethnic city of Quito you will kick off this fantastic challenge with a visit to the equator line before heading for the nearby volcanoes to start your trek.
Your challenge in the spectacular Avenue of Volcanoes begins with Pasochoa and El Corazon volcanoes, followed by Iliniza and culminates one of the world's highest active volcanoes, the magical Mt. Cotopaxi.
The climb to Mt. Cotopaxi's (5,897m) summit is optional to those of the group who are exceptionally fit and prepared for the tough summit bid. Much of the final climb is on its glacier.
You will start your climb at about midnight when the ice is hard and easier to trek on. As the sun starts to rise you will see that the clouds that for days have been so far up, are now down below you. Through gaps in the cloud, there are spectacular views of the Andes in every direction.

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Small Group Supplement Explained |
Please note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £2,473 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £595 and insurance premium* of £79 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,878 which is due eight weeks before departure (17/08/2012). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £595 and insurance premium* of £79 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,950 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 (£3,160) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 03/08/2012), and the remaining 20% (£790) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 19/11/2012). 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. flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £595 (and insurance premium* of £79) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (17/08/2012) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £595 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,625 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 (£2,100) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 03/08/2012), and the remaining 20% (£525) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 19/11/2012). 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. small group supplementPlease note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. what's included? |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £595 and insurance premium* of £79 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,950 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 (£3,160) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 03/08/2012), and the remaining 20% (£790) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 19/11/2012). 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 £2,473 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £595 and insurance premium* of £79 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,878 which is due eight weeks before departure (17/08/2012). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £595 (and insurance premium* of £79) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (17/08/2012) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £595 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,625 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 (£2,100) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 03/08/2012), and the remaining 20% (£525) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 19/11/2012). 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. small group supplementPlease note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. what's included? |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £595 (and insurance premium* of £79) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (17/08/2012) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £595 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,625 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 (£2,100) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 03/08/2012), and the remaining 20% (£525) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 19/11/2012). 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 £2,473 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £595 and insurance premium* of £79 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,878 which is due eight weeks before departure (17/08/2012). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £595 and insurance premium* of £79 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,950 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 (£3,160) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 03/08/2012), and the remaining 20% (£790) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 19/11/2012). 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. small group supplementPlease note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. what's included? |

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Deposit instalments Explained |
The first instalment is due at the time of booking. The second instalment will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your deposit by instalments if you book and pay online. You are unable to pay your deposit by instalments for manual bookings or if you wish to pay for the first deposit over the phone. If you send in a manual form opting to pay your deposit by instalments, your booking will not be accepted. |


















