WHY PARTNER WITH DA?

what makes us different?

We are an adventure travel company with fundraising at our heart. 

EXPERIENCE

You are joining the specialists in worldwide trekking and cycling challenges. Established in 1994, we have explored the world with over 120,000 participants and helped them raise over £100,000,000 for charitable causes. For three decades we have been known for our professionalism and our friendly, flexible and safe approach. We’ve been the proud multi-award winners of Best Escorted Adventure Travel Holiday Company from the British Travel Awards, solely voted for by our customers.

safety

We conduct extensive risk assessments, regularly review emergency procedures, keep abreast of current FCO travel advice, organise recces and do our due diligence on airlines, suppliers, equipment and route checks. We are held to industry standards with the Package Travel Regulations, ABTA and AITO.

We are ATOL bonded for your financial protection. This stands for Air Travel Organiser’s Licence and is designed to reassure you that your money is protected and you will receive support in the event of a travel company failure. For more information about the ATOL Certificate you will receive from us, if you are travelling on one of our overseas challenges, please take a look here.

See more about Your Financial & Consumer Protection

CARE

We want you to succeed. Many of our team have previously worked for charities, so we understand your priorities and challenges when it comes increasing income and raising awareness. Supporter care is just as important to us and we pride ourselves on delivering a personalised, caring supporter journey.

our team

Our sheds are full of bikes, our cupboards are full of boots and our minds are full of adventures. Our office team have backgrounds in charity, travel and supporter care. Our highly experienced and qualified leaders, crew, and medics have extensive event and travel guiding experience and are experts in their field. Our mission is to provide challenges that enable everyone to achieve their personal ambitions, be that going above and beyond for charity or breaking out of their comfort zone and fulfilling a lifetime goal.