Saigon to Angkor Wat Bike Ride

How to fund your challenge

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

The costs below are per person.

MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP

You will be required to make a donation of £475 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship for AIG's chosen charity - Cancer Research UK.

You also need to raise the minimum sponsorship of £3,995*.

*£1,750 if raised through colleague’s eligible for AIG’s 2:1 Match Fund.

Please note that there is a deadline of 30 June to have raised the first £1,000. 

You can raise sponsorship with family and friends outside of work but AIG will only match donations made by an eligible employee and/or their spouse/partner.

In addition, AIG will contribute £150 towards your challenge costs.

You should send your sponsorship money to Cancer Research UK as you raise it.

• At least £1000 should be raised by 30 June 2024
• 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (which is £1,065.60) must be sent to the charity 12 weeks before departure (by 16/08/2024).
• The remaining 20% (£267) should be sent to the charity within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/12/2024).

If you have raised the necessary funds, Cancer Research UK will then pay the balance of your expedition costs. The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

BEFORE YOU GO

• Sponsorship forms
• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, visa information, travel insurance, health notes, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)
• 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
• 16 and 20 week trek/bike training schedule

ON YOUR CHALLENGE

• Three meals a day (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• UK-based 24-hour emergency support line
• Internal transfers (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• Equipment as per the challenge activity (Bikes and spare parts)
• 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
• Drinking water on challenge days
• Accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share)
• 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
• Charity Challenge T-Shirt and Buff
• Medal

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

BEFORE YOU GO

• Visa (if required)
• Travel to and from the UK airport of departure
• Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)

ON YOUR CHALLENGE

• Tips