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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Borneo: the ultimate challenge
Date: 07/09/2012 - 17/09/2012 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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High Atlas summit trek
Date: 25/09/2012 - 30/09/2012 Enjoy a long-weekend trek around the remote mountainous land of the Berbers - the indigenous people of North Africa. |
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Great wall discovery
Take on the challenge of a lifetime for Barnardo's and trek for 9 days amongst stunning scenery along the historical Great Wall of China. |
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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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ING New York City Marathon
Date: 04/11/2012 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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Sahara desert trek
Uncover the epic views and fascinating communities of the Sahara Desert, which lie hidden from the curious gaze of Moroccan tourism. |
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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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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. |
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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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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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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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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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Lapland: the husky trail
Date: 17/03/2013 - 23/03/2013 What could be more satisfying than silently guiding your own team of loyal huskies through snow covered forests and into the glorious mountains in Swedish Lapland! |
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North Pole Challenge
Date: 31/03/2013 - 14/04/2013 Take part in this once in a lifetime trip to the North Pole! This is your chance to add your name to the short list of adventurers who have made the ultimate journey to the top of the world! |
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Trek to Machu Picchu
Follow in the footsteps of TV star Denise Van Outen and Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton who climbed in September 2010, and explore the majestic lost city of Machu Picchu. |
Date: 06/10/2012 - 14/10/2012 