Planning for a year of outdoor adventures, new challenges or giving back? Our 2026 Adventure Calendar brings together the very best charity challenges across spring, summer, autumn and winter, helping you find the perfect adventure at the perfect time.
Explore what’s coming up in 2026 and start planning a year of meaningful experiences.
SPRING CHALLENGES
Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek : Fri 10 Apr – Mon 20 Apr 2026
Trek through oak forests, mountain passes and remote villages near Dharamsala. Along the Uhl River, experience high-altitude landscapes, Tibetan culture and life in the foothills of the world’s highest mountains.
11 days | India | Challenging
Trek To Petra : Sat 11 Apr – Sat 18 Apr 2026
Journey across Jordan’s remote deserts and mountains and rest under the stars at camp. The challenge culminates with a breathtaking back-route walk into the ancient city of Petra.
8 days | Jordan | Tough
Sands Snowdon by Night Hike : Sat 09 May – Sun 10 May 2026
Take on the highest mountain in Wales at 1085m, at night in aid of Sands charity speaking up about pregnancy and baby loss, saving babies’ lives and supporting bereaved families.
2 days | UK | Tough
SUMMER CHALLENGES
Icelandic Lava Trek : Wed 29 Jul – Sun 02 Aug 2026
Travel on foot through Iceland’s volcanic terrain, crossing geothermal valleys, glacial rivers, waterfalls and obsidian fields, before unwinding in Reykjavík and the Sky Lagoon.
5 days | Iceland | Tough
National Three Peaks Challenge – multiple dates
This iconic fast-paced challenge sees you climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales within a single 24-hour window. A challenge that tests both physical and mental endurance!
3 days | UK | Tough
Zambezi River Challenge : Thu 10 Sep – Sat 19 Sep 2026
Paddle your way along the border with Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, steadily heading for Victoria Falls where you’ll raft the most tempestuous rapids in the world.
10 days | Zambia | Challenging
AUTUMN CHALLENGES
Defeat The Peak Challenge Series – multiple dates
Take on the Surrey Three Peaks, Yorkshire Three Peaks or Snowdon at night Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research
1 day | UK | Challenging
Great Wall Discovery : Sat 19 Sep – Sun 27 Sep 2026
Journey across restored and wild sections of the Great Wall, tackling steep watchtower climbs, earning vast mountain panoramas, and finishing with a cultural finale in Beijing.
9 days | China | Challenging
Saigon to Angkor Wat Bike Ride : Thu 22 Oct – Sun 01 Nov 2026
A cross-border ride from Saigon to Angkor Wat, weaving through Mekong backroads, rural communities and historic landscapes before finishing among Cambodia’s ancient temples.
11 days | Vietnam | Challenging
WINTER CHALLENGES
Winter Toubkal Trek : Sat 28 Nov – Thu 03 Dec 2026
A snowbound journey from Berber valleys into Morocco’s High Atlas, using crampons and ice axes to reach Mount Toubkal’s summit.
6 days | Morocco | Extreme
Dog Sledding Challenge : Sat 13 Mar – Fri 19 Mar 2027
Led by huskies across frozen forests and mountains of Swedish Lapland, this wintery expedition spans vast Arctic terrain, remote cabins and night skies lit by the Northern Lights.
8 days | Jordan | Tough
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