Everest Base Camp

How to fund your challenge

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

The costs below are per person.

In Summary

Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £650 when you book.

Then a balance of £2,769.
(10 weeks before your challenge).

Raise as much as you can to help the group reach a target of £100,000 for Manchester United Foundation.

Please note that you can pay your registration fee in instalments.

In Detail

The full cost of this challenge is £3,419. You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £650 at the time of booking, and 10 weeks before departure (11/01/2027) you will be required to pay the final balance of your challenge costs (£2,769.00). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can to help reach the group target of £100,000 for Manchester United Foundation. As you have covered the full cost of your place on the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by Manchester United Foundation.

This is a ground only challenge

This challenge is ground only. This means you will need to organise travel to arrive at the starting point of the itinerary in the host country and to return home at the end of the challenge. You will be provided with details of where and when to arrive and depart but please do budget for the appropriate travel arrangements.

What's included?

Before you go

• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, visa information, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)
• Sponsorship forms
• Access to your own password protected account including support materials and training schedules
• Access to training weekends (optional and at additional expense)
• 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)
• Expedition Medic
• UK-based 24-hour emergency support line
• Internal transfers (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• Equipment as per the challenge activity
• Drinking water on challenge days
• An English speaking first aid trained challenge leader and full local support team
• Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary
• A Charity Challenge T-Shirt
• Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• International flights to and from the UK, in economy class (see air tax exclusion below)

What's not included?

Before you go

• Visa (if required)
• Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)

On your challenge

• International flights to and from the UK 
• Tips

The details

Registration fee in instalments

The first instalment of £325 is due at the time of booking. The second instalment of £325 will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your registration fee by instalments if you book and pay online. Please note that when paying your registration fee in instalments, a £10 admin fee will be added to your first registration fee payment. Please note that your booking will not be processed (and we will not send an authorisation request to your charity) until we receive the payment for your second instalment. Your place on the challenge will only be held until 31 days from your initial booking. If we are unable to take your second instalment, your booking will be cancelled and normal cancellation terms will apply.

Raising the sponsorship

All funds raised through the trek will support children and young people across Greater Manchester.  If you need any support with your fundraising and any advice on how to hit your target, please contact Amy Blackburn by emailing amy.blackburn@mufoundation.org.

Typical group size

The typical group size is 20 - 40 participants

Small group supplement

The costs and sponsorship levels on our website are based on a minimum of 20 participants. We can run this trip with 12-19 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £200. This is payable by you. We will notify you 12 weeks before departure if this is necessary, and it will be added to your final balance of challenge costs invoice.

Optional extras

• Single room supplements*

(*subject to availability)

Travel insurance

Your safety when travelling with Charity Challenge is our main concern, which is why it is a booking condition that you have a suitable travel insurance policy, which covers you for the adventurous nature of your challenge, the activities you are undertaking, and the altitudes. Charity Challenge has chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine (for UK residents) and Rise & Shield* (for non-UK residents). Both companies can arrange cover for an extensive number of activities, such as high-altitude trekking and cycling events, which include emergency medical treatment and repatriation expenses. Please note that Charity Challenge is not able to advise on matters relating to individual travel insurance policies and does not accept any liability for policy matters or claims. We recommend you make sure any policy you consider is appropriate for your specific requirements and the adventure you're undertaking.

* Rise and Shield do not provide cover to Cuba.