Overseas challenges
Overseas challenges
Join the Barnardo's team in some of the most incredible places on earth.
Whether you are trekking in Peru, or cycling in Vietnam; sledding in Lapland or horse riding in Mongolia, these events guarantee you an incredible physical challenge you will never forget.
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High Atlas summit trek
Enjoy a long-weekend trek around the remote mountainous land of the Berbers - the indigenous people of North Africa. |
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Golden triangle hill tribe trek
Date: 30/09/2010 - 10/10/2010 Your 11 day trekking challenge takes place amongst the spectacular mountain scenery of northern Thailand, within the Golden Triangle region close to the borders of Laos and Burma. |
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ING New York City Marathon
Date: 07/11/2010 The New York Marathon is the most popular international marathon in the world. The course is lined with millions of spectators and the atmosphere is electric. |
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Saigon to Angkor Wat bike ride
Cycle 500kms through the heart of the Mekong Delta where you will travel on beautiful quiet backwaters & country roads seeing ancient temples and countless colourful pagodas. |
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Rajasthan tiger challenge
Riding 480kms through Rajasthan, Land of the Kings you will ride through a tremendous variety of landscapes and pass exquisite forts & bustling cities. |
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Thailand jungle expedition
Taking you through vast and rugged jungle landscape visiting ancient cities and colourful temples, you will bamboo raft along the River Kwai and camp overnight in a hill tribe village. |
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Cuban Revolution Cycle
Join this expedition starting in Havana and cycling 350km through villages, orchards and sugar plantations to Trinidad on the Caribbean coast. |
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Trek to the home of the Dalai Lama
Combining Himalayan trekking with a visit to India’s exiled Tibetan community, the challenge begins in Dharamsala at the heart of the world's highest mountain range. |
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Escambray encounter
Your trek starts in the vibrant capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Havana. You will be trekking for 4 days, for between 6 to 7 hours a day, passing farms, coffee and fruit plantations. |
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Lapland: the husky trail
Drive your own team of spirited huskies 250km across the Arctic from Norway to Sweden. Leave civilisation far behind, and finish at the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukarssarvi. |
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Great wall cycle challenge
Cycle over 400kms along the Great Wall of China, experiencing rural life around the UNESCO Heritage Site witnessing first hand imperial China's frontline defence. |
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Borneo: the ultimate challenge
Date: 06/05/2011 - 16/05/2011 This multi-activity challenge is an amazing adventure taking you through lush rainforests, high mountain summits, fast flowing rivers and tropical jungles - home of the Orang-utan. |
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Let's Hike or Bike for children - Great Wall of China Challenge
Date: 14/05/2011 - 22/05/2011 Join the Great Wall of China Challenge and hike or bike to raise funds for disadvantaged and sick children. |
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Andes to Amazon bike ride
Your challenge includes a visit to the Inca capital of Cusco, cycling through rural Andean communities whilst observing an amazing diversity of flora & fauna. |
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Trek to Machu Picchu
Explore the Inca capital of Cusco and from here hike in the Peruvian Andes before taking an alternative, uncrowded route to reach your goal - the lost city of Machu Picchu. |
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Kilimanjaro Trek - Lemosho route
At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth's crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit. |
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Kilimanjaro Trek - Rongai route
At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth's crust. The alternative route to the peak, the Rongai route, has recently been reopened for climbing. |
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London to Paris bike ride
Your challenge is to cycle 320kms over one long weekend, departing from England's bustling capital, London, riding through beautiful French countryside to your goal, the Eiffel tower in Paris. |
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Everest base camp
This outstanding trek to the base camp of the world's highest mountain will take you through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, with time to explore its villages and monasteries. |

Date: 14/09/2010 - 19/09/2010