HSBC Arctic Challenge 2018

How to fund your challenge

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

The costs below are per person.

Self Funder: The cost of the challenge is £3939. You are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £375 when you book, and then a balance of £396 per month for 9 monthly instalments.

Finally you are asked to raise a minimum of US$1000 for WaterAid.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Before you go

• Access to your own password protected account
• Risk assessment and emergency management planning
• A-Z of fundraising ideas
• Fundraising advice
• Fitness training advice and schedule
• Access to training weekends (optional and at additional expense)

On your challenge

• International flights from Keflavik, Iceland to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, internal flights back from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq and then on to Keflavik, Iceland.
• Helicopter transfers within Greenland as per the itinerary
• All challenge management before, during and post event
• All ground staff including English speaking guides
• Three meals a day in Greenland, dinner and breakfast on the first night in Iceland.
• Accommodation during the challenge which includes one night in a hotel in Keflavik, Iceland, one night in Kangerlussuaq and two nights in Sisimiut, Greenland, and the rest in 3-4 person tents.
• Internal air and boat transfers as per the itinerary
• Expedition doctor, and medical support
• Tents, cookers and fuel

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

Before you go

• Travel to and from the challenge start/finish point in Keflavik, Iceland
• Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)
• Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List
• Specialist comprehensive travel insurance

On your challenge

• Personal spending money
• Any expenses in Iceland other than dinner, bed and breakfast
• Transfers on arrival in Iceland at the beginning of the challenge, to the hotel
• Any additional transfers either side of the challenge
• Tips

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

• Single room supplements*
• Extensions at end of trip*
• (*subject to availability)

FUNDRAISING DEADLINES

You will need to send your sponsorship money to WaterAid as you raise it.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We can provide a comprehensive travel insurance policy for this challenge which provides cover for medical (emergency, evacuation and repatriation), cancellation and curtailment and specifically covers the activities undertaken during the challenge. You can take this out when booking. The cost is £164.00.