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: £200
Minimum sponsorship: £2000
(of which £1196 is tour costs)
80% sponsorship (£1600) due on: 16 July 2009
100% of sponsorship due in: 29 October 2009

Flights to/from Italy, accommodation, transfers, visit to the Colosseum, full medical support, experienced guides, support staff, water and all meals except lunch on day 6.

Airport taxes and fuel surcharge (if applicable), personal travel insurance, visa, meals not included, optional tours, gratuities and spending money.

You will need comfortable walking boots with ankle support. A full packing list will be sent to you.

This event is aimed at people of average fitness who are prepared to put in plenty of training to enable them to meet the challenge. The tour operator will provide a set of training guidelines to help you on your way.

A mixture of hotels and an overnight ferry. Rooms will be twin/triple share.

The food will be wholesome, tasty and plentiful. There will be snacks and water available whilst trekking.

Temperatures during the day are likely to be 17-25°C. At night it will fall to about 5-10°C. It will be much cooler at the summit of Etna. There is a chance of snow.

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!