Important information about this trip

This is an Open Challenge. These challenges are organised directly by our tour operator and there will be other people raising money for different charities on the event although we aim to recruit as many people as possible from NDCS. The tour operator will be looking after the administration of the event and NDCS will be supporting you with your fundraising. Your sponsorship money will still be paid directly to NDCS.

Event Registration fee: £250
Minimum sponsorship: £2600
(of which £1164 is tour costs)
80% of sponsorship is due in 10 weeks before your trip departure. (31 JUL)
100% of sponsorship due in 4 weeks before the event. (10 SEPT)

The tour cost includes scheduled flights, all transport, all accommodation and food other than lunch on days eight and nine (hotel 2*-3*). All camping equipment is provided apart from your sleeping bag and sleeping mat. There is full support with local guides and cooks as well as a tour leader.

The tour cost does not include travel insurance, meals as specified, airport departure tax, fuel surcharge (where applicable), personal expenditure and optional tours.

You will be sent a full kit list by the tour operator. It is essential that your luggage be carried in either a soft expedition kitbag or soft rucksack. These are easily loaded onto the camels. In addition you will need a small daypack for items needed during the day.

Anyone with a general level of fitness can take part from 18 to 80+. You will receive a pre challenge fitness program when you register to help make sure you’re in top condition in time for your challenge.

We use good tourist class hotels that are twin or triple share rooms.

The food will be wholesome, tasty and plentiful. There will be snacks and water available during the trek.

Days are likely to be clear and sunny, around 18-22°C.  It will be a few degrees warmer in Beijing.

Our team at NDCS will do everything they can to help you meet your fundraising target. You will be given a dedicated contact from our events team to give you fundraising support and to provide you with a few tried and tested fundraising ideas. You will also receive sponsor forms, and can request collection tins, an NDCS t-shirt and lots more to help your fundraising events to go off with a bang!