The Daily Telegraph - Saturday - Travel
BEACHES, TEMPLES AND RICE PADDIES IN VIETNAM
A 250-mile (400km) cycle from the north to the south of Vietnam, starting in the capital Hanoi and pedalling down to Ho Chi Min City. From Hanoi,
the cycle heads for Hue, which is lined with ancient temples and tombs before stopping at Hoi An, a colonial city with riverside cafés, colonial architecture and a patchwork of rice paddies and sandy beach. Then it’s off to My Son, the site of Vietnam’s most extensive Cham remains, set in a jungle valley. You’ll follow nature’s trail all the way to the Marble Mountains and to Da Nang before stopping for a dip at Nha Trang’s beaches. The last stop is Ho
Chi Minh City where there’s time to reflect on your achievement.
A 10-day North to South Vietnam Cycle is available from Charity Challenge (020 8346 0500; charitychallenge.com) including full-board accommodation on a twin-share basis, activity equipment, entrance fees, transfers and flights. Self-funding (inc reg fee): costs from £2,648; 100 per cent of any fundraising goes to charity. Flexi: £445 registration fee; £445 tour cost contribution; £3,585 fundraising target (51 per cent goes to charity; 49 per cent goes to the operator). Minimum sponsorship: £445 registration fee; £4,495 fundraising target (51 per cent goes to charity; 49 per cent goes to the operator). flights. Departures between Nov 2 2018 and Nov 1 2019.
Self-funding (inc reg fee): costs from £2,099 (100 per cent of any fundraising goes to charity).
There is also a £250 airport tax and fuel surcharge.
Minimum sponsorship: £399 registration fee; £3,400 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity; 50 per cent goes to operator). There is also a £250 airport tax and fuel surcharge.
ACTIVITIES GALORE
and waterfalls before a trek up Dalmatia’s highest peak. The challenge, suitable for beginners, ends with a day of white-water rafting.
A seven-day Croatian Multiactivity Adventure is available from Discover Adventure (01722 718444; discoveradventure.com) including full-board accommodation, crew support, entrance fees and flights. Self-funding (inc reg fee): costs from £1,374; (100 per cent of any fundraising goes to charity). Oct 14 2018, May 5 2019 and Oct 13 2019. Flexi: £199 registration fee; £250 tour cost contribution; £1,850 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity; 50 per cent goes to operator).
Minimum sponsorship: £199 registration fee; £2,350 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity; 50 per cent goes to operator). and muck in with the cooking. Other highlights include a stay at a traditional Sami tepee and a visit to the Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi.
A seven-day Dogsledding Challenge is available from Charity Challenge (020 8346 0500; charitychallenge.com) including full-board accommodation on a twin-share basis, activity equipment including tents, ground staff, transfers and flights.
Self-funding (inc reg fee): costs from £2,627; (100 per cent of any fundraising goes to charity).
Flexi: £495 registration fee; £495 tour cost contribution; £3,340 fundraising target (51 per cent goes to charity; 49 per cent goes to the operator).
Minimum sponsorship: £495 registration fee; £4,350 fundraising target (51 per cent goes to charity; 49 per cent goes to the operator).
JUST DESERTS
time for a bob in the Dead Sea as well. This nine-day Trek to Ancient Petra is available from Discover Adventure (01722 718444; discoveradventure.com) and includes full-board accommodation, crew support, vehicle support, entry to Petra and Little Petra, plus flights. Departs Oct 20 2018, March 30 2019 and
Oct 19 2019.
Self-funding (inc reg fee): costs from £1,974; 100 per cent of any fundraising goes to charity).
Flexi: £299 registration fee; £500 contribution towards tour cost; £2,350 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity, 50 per cent to the operator).
Minimum sponsorship: £299 registration fee; £3,350 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity; 50 per cent goes to the operator).