If our trips are full or you just fancy a different challenge, you might like to consider some alternatives. We understand that sometimes the dates and destinations we are offering may not work for you. Our Alternative Adventures programme offers:
- alternative dates for some of our most popular Action Medical Research challenges
- alternative events
Our Alternative Adventures are organised by a tour operator; however as with all Action Medical Research events, you will be fully supported by our experienced Events Team who will be on hand with fundraising hints and training tips. We ask that you fund your own trip cost and then commit to raising funds for Action Medical Research. We don’t ask you to raise a minimum sum of money but the more you raise, the more vital research we can fund to help improve the lives of sick babies and children.
Trekking events
Great Wall of China Trek
2012 dates: 19 – 29 April, 20 – 30 September, 11 – 21 October
2013 dates: 18 - 28 April, 19 – 29 September, 10 – 20 October
Why Action Medical Research chooses Discover Adventure
- they have over 17 years of experience designing and running worldwide challenge events for charities
- safety is their highest priority
- their trips have a high leader to group ratio; tour leaders are very experienced and trained in expedition first aid
- a UK-based doctor or paramedic accompanies overseas trips (dependent on group size)
- they provide full back-up, from vehicles to porters, camels, mules or yaks; comprehensive medical kit and satellite telephones on overseas trips
- 24-hour emergency back-up telephone in the UK is manned by experienced Discover Adventure staff with tour-leading experience
- experienced and friendly office staff provide help and advice in the lead-up to your trip, and post-trip support as well
- they understand that you might be stepping out of your comfort zone for the first time – they will take care of you
- they act on feedback, so continually improve the experience you will have
- they believe that their trips are the best value for money around – without compromising on safety. There are no local payments to be made and no hidden costs
- they are committed to Sustainable Tourism practices and have a 5 star accreditation award from AITO
- they limit the group size on some trips for environmental or safety reasons
- they support two differing Community Projects in Peru and Tanzania, which you can visit after you have completed your challenge
- they are very proud of their friendly reputation and value their long-term working relationships with customers and ground operators all over the world
- they are ATOL-bonded for your financial protection
- they are a member of AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators) – ensuring best practices
