Trekking FAQs
Everything you wanted to know about trekking but were afraid to ask!
How fit should I be?
Our treks require varying levels of fitness and we advise you start training as soon as you sign up.
When you register we will send you a training guide to help you kickstart your programme. The fitter you are, the more confident you will be and the more you will enjoy each day.
Our treks are not a race. Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace and the level of fitness will naturally vary throughout the group. Everyone finishes each day’s trekking together, as a group, however this may depend on the pace of the slowest person.
How many people will I be trekking with?
We take groups of around 45 people. On trekking days, we split into smaller groups of approximately 20-25 people.
Each group is allocated a local bilingual guide, a UK guide and a Breast Cancer Care staff member. There are no fast or slow groups. Everyone spends the evenings together.
What happens to my belongings while I'm trekking?
Your main luggage will be transported for you each day. All you will need to carry is a small day sack with your essentials, for example, water, lunch, sun screen, sun hat, camera, fleece, waterproof, energy snacks, etc.
Costs
What is included in the cost of the trek?
- Return flights from London
- All travel arrangements on the trek
- Accommodation as stated on the challenge itinerary
- All food and refreshments on the trek
- Camping equipment (where applicable) excluding sleeping bags
- Guiding team and medical provision
What is not included?
- Your spending money
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa costs where applicable
- Vaccinations (if required)
- Airport taxes where applicable
- Optional tours and meals on your free day
- Personal items from the kit list
- A tip for the local guides
- Your travel to and from the UK departure airport
Can I extend my stay after the trek?
There is limited availability for people per trek to extend their stay after the challenge. We will send you more details about this opportunity once you have registered.
How will I raise the sponsorship money?
Although we ask you to commit to raising the minimum sponsorship to take part in this challenge, fundraising needn't be daunting or hard work!
Once you start telling people what you're doing and why, you will be amazed at people’s generosity and support. When you sign up we will send you an invaluable fundraising pack full of ideas to get you started.
This is a great way to meet new people and get in touch with old friends. All it takes is a little inspiration and organisation and the money will start to roll in. Think about your hobbies and interests - they could be the key to your success!
A great tip is to break down your sponsorship target into smaller, bite-sized chunks and be proud of what you are doing.
You will also be invited to a pre-trek get together where you'll meet the Breast Cancer Care staff escorting your trek, your trek leader and fellow trekkers.
How much of my sponsorship money will go to Breast Cancer Care?
Your £250 non-refundable registration fee will go towards your flight costs and covers Breast Cancer Care’s administration charges for the trek.
The remaining tour costs will be paid from part of your sponsorship money (some people opt to pay for the tour costs themselves).
The price of each trek varies and is given on the appropriate trek destination page. Once the cost of the trip has been covered, all remaining sponsor money goes to Breast Cancer Care.
When do I have to pay my sponsorship money?
80% of the minimum sponsorship amount must be received by Breast Cancer Care ten weeks before departure, as this is when all tour costs must be paid. 20% must be paid within one month of returning.
Support on the trek
On the trek itself, in addition to Breast Cancer Care staff, there will be the UK tour operator team which will include an expedition leader, guides and an English speaking doctor.
There will also be local guides and support staff to take care of you. Although the treks are designed to challenge you, we are not putting anyone’s safety at risk and support will be available at all times.
The Breast Cancer Care team is on hand every step of the way, to help and advise you.
