Fundraising
Top tips for fundraising during, during and after your trek.
Read moreTrek through the Istria Peninsula in northern Croatia and raise vital funds for NASS.
The Istria Peninsula in northern Croatia is relatively unknown, a hidden gem which feels a world away from the well-touristed Adriatic coast to the south.
With spectacular, diverse scenery of lush green forested hills and limestone mountain peaks, vineyards and olive groves, meandering rivers, untouched stone villages and medieval hilltop towns, the region offers rich rewards for those who like to trek away from the crowds.
Following the Istria Mountain Trail across the peninsula, you’ll trek from the wooded hills around Buzet east into Učka National Park, where you’ll crest three mountain peaks, culminating in fabulous views over the entire region from the rocky summit of Mount Učka.
Pay a registration fee of £199 today, then pay £1,250 to Discover Adventure approximately 8 weeks before departure. You can choose your fundraising target.
Click here for more information on what’s included in your package and more information about the challenge and dates and prices available for upcoming trips.
Find out upcoming dates for expeditions for the Croatia Mountain Trek and register using the link. Once we've receive your registration, you'll receive a welcome email with your supporters' pack and next steps to start fundraising for NASS.
Top tips for fundraising during, during and after your trek.
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To get in touch with any questions about fundraising, please email Richard and Marcia at fundraising@nass.co.uk or call 020 8741 1515 (option 2). To get in touch with any questions about the trek, please email Discover Adventure at info@discoveradventure.com or call 01722 718444.
Discover Adventure specialises in worldwide cycling and trekking, with fundraising at its heart. Behind their challenging, fun and often life-changing trips is a dedicated team of friendly staff and experienced leaders, who take pride in every participant’s achievements.
With over 30 years of experience, their core passions and goals remain the same: to operate safe, fun, adventurous trips which offer extraordinary challenges to ordinary people, while providing a fundraising platform to positively change the lives of others. They have enabled thousands of people to experience unforgettable achievements, while collectively raising over £100 million for worthwhile causes.
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