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Challenge Brochure Challenge Brochure Action Challenge has been leading inspirational team adventures across the globe for individuals, private groups, charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations, often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetime adventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life. About Action Challenge Since 1999 Action Challenge has been operating unique group challenge events the world over. Our head office in London is staffed by a highly experienced, passionate team focused on developing and delivering inspirational adventures. We operate a host of varied itineraries across all seven continents, from rainforest to desert, mountain to jungle, snow to sea. Our adventures are fantastic group experiences, which can be enjoyed by anyone who is looking for a new challenge. We are proud of the lengths we go to, to bring you memories you will not find elsewhere! The majority of our head office have done one of our challenges, and love nothing more than talking about their experience! So please contact the Action Challenge team directly to ask any questions or discuss your challenge, by contacting us on the details below. www.himalayaschallenge.com [email protected] 020 7609 6695 2 1) 100% ATOL BONDED - DON’T RISK ANYTHING ELSE! Why We are 100% Choose ATOL (Air Travel Organiser’s Us? Licence) bonded - ATOL number 6296 Offers full financial protection by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) for clients who have booked package trips, including flights “It is not the mountain we conquer, What’s Not Include2) UK LEADERS OR MEDICS ON butEVERY ourselves”. CHALLENGE Qualified UK Leaders - we employ great characters, with deep experience, who have a real passion for what they do - offer guidance, support and provide — Sir Edmunddaily briefings Hillary and warm ups Leaders have great experience running our challenges Equipped with Satellite Phones Full medical kits provided by Nomad Travel Health Clinic 3) EXPERIENCED LOCAL TEAM Local team of guides and crew - extremely experienced with working with Action Challenge groups. Incredibly supportive and great fun! They know every route like the back of their hands! They ensure that everything runs like clockwork, from setting up camp, to cooking meals 4) 100% TRANSPARENT ON PRICE All-inclusive packages with flights or land only and connecting private transfers - we have built up a portfolio of reputable airlines and local ground operators Best value prices without compromising on quality, comfort, or safety All known flight taxes at time of booking included in package price All National Park fees included 5) RESPONSIBLE TOURISM We work very closely with our local team to ensure fair pay & treatment of all crew. We’re members of IMEC (The International Mountain Explorer’s Connection), which promotes sustainable tourism Partners with KGSF (Kilimanjaro Guide Scholarship Fund), providing guides with educational scholarships and better career prospects. www.himalayaschallenge.com [email protected] 020 7609 6695 3 6) BRIEFINGS AND TRAINING WEEKENDS Why Challenge briefingsChoose in central London Us? - find out about life on the challenge and what to Expect, meet the team and ask us any burning questions you may have! Training weekends in Snowdonia , Brecon Beacons and the Peak District, plus join us on our special Snowdon Night Summit Training Walks in London, North and South Downs Test out your kit and your fitness! You might also meet someone going on your challenge! “It is not the mountain we conquer, What’s Not Include7) OUR CLIENTS AND REPUTATIONbut ourselves”. Members of the Institute of Fundraising - a code of practice that all reputable companies organising charitable events should adhere to. — Sir Edmund Hillary 15 years experience organising challenge events worldwide, taking over 15,000 individuals on challenges across the globe, with over £50 million raised for over 300 UK charities. Working with and organising challenges for the UK’s leading charities and major UK companies including Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, DHL, Knight Frank, Harrods, British Gas, Citi Group, Phones 4 U, BlackRock and many more. 8) DISCOUNTS ON KIT, VACCINATIONS & INSURANCE Save money by hiring your kit from our partner Kit Hire Company Outdoor Hire Receive up to 15% discount on kit and equipment purchases at leading outdoor retailers. Discounts on Vaccinations and Insurance. 9) COMFORT Private airport transfers to your hotel. Accommodation: Hotels either side of climb Stay in ’’luxury’ teahouses along the trek Accommodation in twin-shared basis 10) FOOD & DRINK 3 fresh and well-cooked meals every day - lots of surprise home comforts and great menus! Celebration dinner at end of trek! Minimum of 3 litres of purified / clean water a day. We can cater for all dietary requirements. www.himalayaschallenge.com [email protected] 020 7609 6695 4 Experience one of the world’s classic and most breathtaking treks, staying in the highest standard lodges in the Everest Region. These lodges offer you a comfortable stay in the very best that the Khumbu Region has to offer. This trek visits both Ama Dablam and Everest Base Camps while passing through Sherpa communities, allowing you to see and experience the Sherpa way of life. At the higher-altitude teahouses, our team will bring extra bedding and comforts, to help ensure that you get a great night's rest. DAY 1 DEPARTURE We will meet our group and Action Challenge staff at the airport and check in together before boarding our flight to Nepal. DAY 2 ARRIVE KATHMANDU - MANTHALI On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met at the airport and trans- ferred to our hotel on the outskirts of Manthali where our local flight departs form the following day. At our hotel we have a briefing from our crew., and in the evening we have a welcome meal and relax before the challenge of a lifetime. DAY 3 PHAKDING 2,656m An early transfer to the airport for our exhilarating flight to Lukla. Clear skies give views of the Himalayan giants like Ama Dablam, Everest, and Nuptse. This is a real highlight of any Everest Trek and is something you’ll never forget! On arrival in Lukla we head to Phakding 2,656m which is below us. A winding trail, with both ups and down, gives a wonderful intro- duction to Himalayan Trekking. DAY 4 NAMCHE BAZAAR 3,449m For our first full trekking day we cross the mighty Dudh Kosi river and continue through forested valleys to enter the Saga- martha National Park. We cross the iconic twin suspension bridges passing high above the raging Dudh Kosi river before beginning one of the biggest ascents of the trip, to Namche Bazar. Half way through this ascent trail, there is the chance for our first view of Everest in the far distance. We arrive for the night at the famous village of Namche Bazaar. www.himalayaschallenge.com [email protected] 020 7609 6695 5 DAY 5 TASHINGA 3,449m Today we rise early to climb to the ridge above Namche for a stunning dawn and sunrise over the panorama of the Khumbu peaks, in the far distance Everest should be visable. We con- tinue to Khunde, where you can see the famous hospital built by Sir Edmund Hillary, a vital part of health care in the region. Continuing from there we will visit the Hillary High School in Khumjung. Trekking through this area of Namche, Khunde and Khumjung gives us real insight into Sherpa life in these incredi- ble himalayan villages. From Khumjung we descend to the main trail and continue to Tashinga, where we will spend the night. DAY 6 PANGBOCHE 3,875m This morning we trek past the Tengboche Monastery with Ev- erest summit views peering above the Nuptse wall. We de- scend through the Edmund Hillary forest to the banks of the Dudh Khosi. From here we climb to Tengboche whose Bud- dhist Monastery is the most active in the Khumbu Valley and we may be fortunate enough to witness a religious ceremony. Once again we are reminded that this valley is not only a pris- tine wilderness, but that it is also home to the very welcoming Sherpa people, and with that comes the chance to witness cul- ture and way of life. Bhuddism is an important part of that and is clearly seen in Tengboche. In the Afternoon we continue to Pangboche further up the valley the trail winds through rhodo- dendron forest, crosses the Imja Khola and allows us fine views of Ama Dablam. The path then climbs gradually past beautifully carved mani stones to reach the village of Pangbo- che where we should arrive late afternoon. DAY 7 AMA DABLAM BASE CAMP 4,576m Ama Dablam is known as the Matterhorn of the Himalayas, and is without doubt the most beautiful mountain in the entire Himalaya, some would say even surpassing Everest in terms of awe and wonder. Today we ascend up to the base of this in- credible peak. First we cross the Imja Khola river early and then start on our ascent of the valley and trail to Ama Dab- lam. This is an incredible trek as we leave almost all trekkers behind and visit far less travelled trails. We reach Ama Dablam Basecamp where we have our lunch, taking in the incredible views and celebrate reaching our goal before heading back down the trail and back to Pangboche. www.himalayaschallenge.com [email protected] 020 7609 6695 6 DAY 8 DINGBOCHE 4,343m We continue up the valley, with amazing mountain views, especially of Ama Dablam. A path leads through fields to our accommodation in Dingboche village.
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