OVERSEAS CHALLENGE EVENTS
A brief description of each event including the itinerary, level and cost is provided here. Detailed information for each event can be found at www.acrossthedivide.com.
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The Great Wall of China Challenge 18-26 April 2010
Peru and the Land of the Incas, 12 – 22 May 2010
Ladakh Himalayan Challenge, 18-29 June 2010
London to Paris Cycle, 23-27 June 2010
Please be reminded that NASS is only able to offer the self funding option rather than the minimum sponsorship option – participants will need to cover their own costs and are encouraged to raise much-needed funds for NASS in addition to this.
The Great Wall of China Challenge
18-26 April 2010
The Great Wall of China is one of the most amazing sights you will ever see – 8,885 km long and the only man-made object that can be seen from space. Most tourists only see a small part of the wall but Across the Divide, as a result of their local contacts have managed to come up with a trek that covers a much vaster area, with the unique experience of camping in rural China.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Fly to Beijing
Day 2 – Transfer from Beijing to Gubeikou for briefing from expedition leader
Day 3 – First day trekking before walking down into a valley to campsite
Day 4 – Walk along restored sections of the wall with plenty of ups and downs before heading off to camp
Day 5 – Walk over the suspension bridge to 12th tower for lunch, then onto village of Gangfang
Day 6 – Trek along remains of a section before decent into a valley to a hotel on the edge of a reservoir
Day 7 – Last day of trekking through forests and final descent
Day 8 – Free day in Beijing
Day 9 – Fly to UK
DIFFICULTY: Moderate, 5-7 hours activity per day
COSTS
Registration fee: £350.00
Tour costs (exc reg fee): £1450.00
Insurance: £47.00
Peru and the Land of the Incas 
12 – 22 May 2010
The Inca Trail in the Andes is probably the most famous trek in South America covering stunning scenery across mountainous terrain, forest land, subtropical jungle and all the while taking in a part of history. The final destination is Machu Picchu – the lost city of the Incas.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Fly to Lima
Day 2 – Fly from Lima to Cuzco, then onto the Sacreed Valley and Cachicata
Day 3 – Tour of the Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo. Walk to camp at Soqma
Day 4 – Trek uphill past dramatic scenery of waterfalls and ruins to camp at Corimarca
Day 5 – Highest point of trek reached, with spectacular views of snow peaks and sacred valleys below
Day 6 – Descend into Elfin Forest, towards Sacred Valley, camp at Camicancha
Day 7 – Steep trail up to old Inca watchtower, views of Ollantaytambo
Day 8 – Board a train for 22km then climb trail to Machu Picchu.
Day 9 – Watch the sun rise in Machu Picchu before a night in Cuzco
Day 10 to 11 – Cuzco to Lima to UK
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate/difficult at altitude, 8 hours trekking per day
COSTS
Registration fee: £350.00
Tour costs (exc reg fee): £1715.00
Insurance: £53.00
18-29 June 2010
Ladakha is a Buddhist kingdom renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. It is sometimes called "Little Tibet" as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture. Passing charming villages, monasteries and palaces, this trek offers amazing views of the Himalayas and finishes with a visit to the Taj Mahal in India which really will take your breath away.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Fly to Delhi
Day 2 – Cycle rickshaw tour of Old Delhi
Day 3 – Flight from Delhi to Leh
Day 4 – Explore Leh, walk up to Shanto Stupa and Shankar Monastery
Day 5 to 6 – Trek through outlying settlements, followed by acclimatisation day
Day 7 – Walk through Rumbak village before setting up camp
Day 8 – A steep descent rewarded with views of mountains and Plains of Ladakh
Day 9 – An easier day’s trekking. Finish at Stok with a night in a hotel and a celebratory meal
Day 10 – Fly to Delhi, coach onto Agra with the afternoon and evening free
Day 11 – Enjoy the Taj Mahal at sunrise, onto the Red Fort and then to Delhi
Day 12 – Return to UK
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Difficult, 4-8 hours trekking per day
COSTS
Registration fee: £350.00
Tour costs (exc reg fee): £1950.00
Insurance: £53.00
23-27 June 2010
Covering approximately 300 miles of the English and French rural and urban areas, the London to Paris cycle takes you from the centre of London, through rural Kent, across the channel, along quiet French roads finishing at the splendour that is the Eiffel Tower. Every night, you will be treated to a night in a quality hotel and wholesome food.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Greenwich to Dover (93 miles)
Day 2 – Dover to Calais to Arras (74 miles)
Day 3 – Arras to Compiegne (75 miles)
Day 4 – Compiegne to Paris (62 miles) with free time in the late afternoon and evening
in Paris
Day 5 – Paris to London via Eurostar
COSTS
Registration fee: £99.00
Tour costs (ex reg fee): £601.00
Insurance: £40.00
To find out more about these adventures, and more please go to www.acrossthedivide.com and please remember to tell us when you have signed up to an event with Across the Divide.