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Posted By: kathryn on 08/11/2011
Make setting off on charity expedition your first successful resolution of 2012 by embarking on an epic Kilimanjaro trek. Feel pride levels sour as you tackle the highest mountain on the African continent; choose from trekking the less-trodden Machame route to reach the highest point, Uhuru Peak or the quieter Rongai route.

Departures in January, February, June, August, September and October. (Places are limited to 30 persons for safety reasons).

Trip includes nine/ten nights’ accommodation (camping and hotels at start and end of trek), flights, transfers, most meals, National Park entry fees, Discover Adventure leaders and local support crew. Payment options available including flexi-payment plans.


Posted By: kathryn on 20/10/2011
Action Medical Research has launched its first-ever five-day women’s only charity cycle challenge from London to Paris. Organised by Discover Adventure, the trip will see participants set off from the O2 arena, cycling through the Kent countryside, crossing the Channel on a ferry and continuing through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France. The Eiffel Tower marks the finishing point, with participants able to witness the final stage of the Tour de France at the same time. Departing 18 July 2012, the trip includes four nights’ accommodation (2-3 star hotels), transport (ferry and Eurostar) and experienced Discover Adventure leaders. Participants have a fundraising target of £1400 (£99 registration fee applies). Call Action Medical Research on 01403 210 406 (www.action.org.uk/l2p).
Posted By: kathryn on 27/09/2011
Due to popular demand, we have added an extra date for you to take part in our one-day, 26 mile London Stadia Trekathon.



Now departing 13 May 2012, as well as 1 September 2012, the trek will be led by highly experienced leaders and sets off from the Olympic Park in Stratford, taking in sites such as Lords Cricket Ground (host to the archery events), Hyde Park (triathlon and marathon swimming) and the Horse Guards Parade Ground (beach volleyball); culminating at Greenwich Park and North Greenwich Arena (equestrian events and the modern pentathlon).



Participants pay a £49 registration fee and, if they wish, can raise any amount of money for a charity of their choice at the same time.



To book click here:

https://www.discoveradventure.com/bookingonline.aspx?s=1329&c=0
Posted By: kathryn on 08/09/2011
If you have been on a Discover Adventure Challenge and have taken amazing photographs why not enter them into our Competition?  Click here for full details and good luck!
Posted By: kathryn on 23/08/2011
A new enhancement to the Discover Adventure online booking system for our charity clients is the ability to “skin” and therefore customise the online booking process.



When logging in with a registered, authorised charity account, any charity will be able see a new tab on the website homepage entitled, “Branding”. The page displays a series of customisation options which range from enabling users to simply change the colour of the text, through to changing the look and feel of the form entry boxes, adding background images etc.



These developments have been designed to save charities time and effort as it eliminates time-consuming administration and drastically reduces paper used for ‘old’ style’ registration processes.

If you are a charity and wish to know more please email jenny@discoveradventure.com or call 01722 718444.
Posted By: kathryn on 09/08/2011


Stars from hit ITV soap Emmerdale are set to cycle 224 miles in 24 hours from Emmerdales The Woolpack to Albert Square’s Queen Vic to raise £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support (19-20 August 2011).  And we're organising it!



If you'd like to do your own UK cycling how about our 'new' four-day Lake District to Yorkshire Dales cycle trip. Minimum fundraising target of £1,100pp or self-funded cost of £440pp (£149 registration fee applies). Price includes three nights’ accommodation (hotels and B&Bs), most meals and experienced Discover Adventure leaders.


Posted By: kathryn on 04/08/2011
We have now launched a unique one-day, 26 mile walk called the London Stadia Trekathon that will take participants past many of the sporting venues set to host the Olympics in 2012.

Many people may have missed out on tickets for the Games, but this new trip will give participants the wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in the most famous sporting event in the world, coming face-to-face with the different venues and exploring one of the world’s greatest cities.  Led by highly experienced leaders, the group expedition sets off from Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, home to the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Village.

Participants walk along the bustling streets of London’s northern suburbs and west through Regents Park, arriving at the iconic Lords Cricket Ground which will host the archery events. Meandering south, walkers enter Hyde Park, the setting of the triathlon and marathon swimming events. Continuing into Green Park, then along Constitution Hill to Buckingham Palace, the trek heads north-east along The Mall before reaching the beach volleyball venue - Horse Guards Parade Ground.

Departing 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013, participants only pay a £49 registration fee (£55 for 2013 departures) and, if they wish, can heighten their sense of achievement by raising money for a charity of their choice at the same time. There’s no fundraising target and 100% of the amount raised goes direct to the charity concerned. Crossing the River Thames over Westminster Bridge, the walkers work their way east towards Greenwich Park and North Greenwich Arena (the O2) – host to equestrian events and the modern pentathlon, and marking the end of this epic trek. 

New Trekathons for 2012 and 2013



Posted By: kathryn on 11/07/2011

Our latest brochure is now available, offering over 30 challenges in amazing parts of the world.  All of our latest challenges have been designed to give participants an unforgettable experience and achievement whilst pushing the limits for a good cause.


NEW trips include:

 * Lakes and Dales Cycle

Spend a memorable long weekend cycling the breadth of the UK, taking in idyllic and wild countryside. Set off from the west coast, riding across the tranquil Cumbrian Mountains and southwards through the Lake District National Park. From Kendal, riders head east into Yorkshire, through the heart of the famous Dales and on to the final stop, the quaint fishing town of Whitby. The trip includes three nights’ accommodation, most meals and experienced Discover Adventure leaders, drivers and mechanics. Payment options: Minimum fundraising target of £1,100pp or self-funded cost of £440pp (£149 registration fee applies).


* Six-day Sweden snow-shoeing adventure

Sweden conjures up visions of snow-filled landscapes, cosy wood cabins, the Northern Lights and reindeer. Embark on a unique snow-shoeing adventure from Ostersund, travelling through the peaceful winter wonderland and keeping an eye out for reindeer, lynx and Arctic fox. Participants follow a network of historic trails and paths, created by the Sami people and settlers at the turn of the century. The trip includes five nights’ accommodation (camping and huts, with hotel stay on the first and last day), return flights to the UK and internal flights from Stockholm to Ostersund, meals, experienced Discover Adventure leader, local guides and all required specialist equipment. Payment options: Minimum fundraising target of £3,000pp or self-funded cost of £1,200pp (£299 registration fee applies).


*Three-days, three countries – Mont Blanc Massif Trek

The Mont Blanc region boasts one of the world’s most famous trekking routes, offering jaw-dropping scenery in the Alps, only a short hop from the UK. Spend three days trekking across three countries, circling the highest peaks in Western Europe. This challenge is physically demanding and tests stamina levels, but it is well worth it for the spectacular vistas. Think towering cliffs, waterfalls spilling from glaciers, forested tracks, open meadows and crystal-clear lakes. The trip includes four nights’ accommodation (family-run hotels and mountain huts), flights, camping equipment (except sleeping bag and sleeping mat), most meals, entry to any sites on the itinerary and experienced Discover Adventure leaders. Payment options: Minimum fundraising target of £2,000pp or self-funded cost of £800pp (£149 registration fee applies).


*Nine-day Lycian Way and Mount Olympos Trek

Experience the real Turkey. Set in the south west of the country, where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet, the Lycian Coast is a diverse mix of mountains, coastline, traditional villages and ancient cities pre-dating Alexander the Great. Participants set off from Gedelme and head towards the towering mountains. After summiting Tatla Mountain (towering 2365m), the adventure returns to the rocky coastline for the final section of the trek, finishing at the small village of Karaoz. The trip includes eight nights’ accommodation (two nights’ camping and B&B), flights and transport, camping equipment (except sleeping bag and sleeping mat), most meals, entry into sites on the itinerary, experienced Discover Adventure leaders, cooks and drivers. Payment options: Minimum fundraising target of £2,100pp or self-funded cost of £840pp (£299 registration fee applies).


*11-day Panama to Nicaragua Cycle Trip

Home to over 20% of the world’s biodiversity, this journey through Central America is an exciting discovery of rainforest and diverse habitats. Cyclists will ride through three Central American countries - Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua - along the Caribbean coast, passing banana and pineapple plantations, rainforests and smoking volcanoes. This is not any normal challenge - expect high heat and humidity. The trip includes ten nights’ accommodation (2-3 star hotels, including jungle lodges), flights, a bike, most meals, and the services of experienced Discover Adventure leaders, drivers and mechanics. Payment options: Minimum fundraising target of £3,600pp or self-funded cost of £1,440pp (£399 registration fee applies). 


*10-day Great Wall of China Cycle Trip

Take in the extraordinarily rich culture and history of the Great Wall of China, snaking 6,000 km across a breathtaking landscape. Witness this world wonder from the saddle of a bike, riding through the remote and mountainous area north-east of Beijing. There are several taxing climbs along the route, but the privilege of experiencing the landscape and its people far outweighs any aches and pains. There’s a chance to explore fascinating Beijing on the first and last days too. The trip includes nine nights’ accommodation (hotels and hostels), flights, most meals, a bike, entry into sites on the itinerary, experienced Discover Adventure leaders, cooks and drivers. Payment options: Minimum fundraising target of £3,500pp or self-funded cost of £1,400pp (£399 registration fee applies). 


You can download our new brochure from this website, or just ask us to send you a copy in the post.

 

Posted By: sam on 07/06/2011
Discover Adventure is pleased to announce our new partnership with JustGiving, the UK’s leading online fundraising website, to help you raise more money for charity.



JustGiving is the World’s largest community of fundraisers, donors and charities. With over ten years of experience, we have helped our 13 million users raise over £800 million for more than 8,000 UK charities. It works by processing donations and reclaiming Gift Aid so charities don’t have to, which makes the money you raise go further. A lot further.



See our Fundraising Hints & Tips Page for more details.
Posted By: sam on 24/05/2011
We would like to reassure all of our participants that we will be constantly monitoring the situation in Iceland, following the volcanic eruption over the weekend, with the relevant airlines, the CAA and NATS.



Should flights be disrupted again by the ash cloud, we will make the necessary plans on a day-by-day basis. It is impossible to plan too far ahead because of the rapidly-changing nature of the situation. Our outbound departures will only be cancelled if the airline is unable to fly; these decisions are likely to be left quite late by the airline. If the plane flies, our groups will fly.



If you are travelling with us and have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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