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Hike along towering canyons, wade throughthe Virgin River and enjoy the breathtaking,panoramic views. Explore remote trails,pretty creeks and camp under the starsbefore living it up on our final two nights inLas Vegas!

● Panoramic views of the Grand Canyon - from all angles● Trek along some of the top trails in the world● Lunch views over the Colorado River● Stay in the iconic Zion National Park● Hike the Narrows and wade through the Virgin River● Explore the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas for 2 nights!

● Activity: Trekking● Location: Arizona, USA● Duration: 9 days / 5 days trekking● Difficulty: Moderate● Distance: 66 km● Group size: 15 -25

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, private groups,charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations,often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetimeadventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

This hike takes us on a journey through picturesque portions of the Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails, into the iconic ZionNational Park and through one of the most photographed places in the world, The Narrows. Our fabulous five day trek in theGrand Canyon ends with a free day in Las Vegas to explore the sleepless city. This once in a lifetime experience will ensure wereturn home feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Our adventure begins by cruising along Route 66 to Grand Canon Village along with a hike of the South Rim of the Grand Cannon.The next day we descend the steep canyon walls on the Bright Angel Trail, known for it’s scenic beauty, and stop at Indian Gardenfor lunch overlooking the magnificent Colorado River.

We hike the South Kaibab Trail to Ooh-Aah Point, Cedar Point, and finally Skeleton Point, which offer some of the mostpanoramic views of the Grand Canyon. We trek through the beautiful Zion National Park, reaching the aptly named ObservationPoint to enjoy the parks unique landscape. We wade through the Virgin River in The Narrows, which plays host to sandstonegorges of rich, vibrant colour

It’s hard not to feel at one with nature as the magnificent waterfalls carve their way through the landscape and we camp under thestars. From the tranquillity of the Grand Canyon we return to Las Vegas for a night of fun, celebrating the amazing hiking adventurewe’ve shared.

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April, September and October are idealmonths to take on this challenge, outside ofthe very hot summer period. Due to thedesert climate, the days will be hot, with anaverage temperature of 25°C, but at nighttemperatures can drop to a much cooler 5to 10 °C.

This fully-inclusive adventure to the Grand Canyon will begin as soon as you register! You willreceive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list and discounts for all the essentials youmay need. If you are raising money for a charity, we will sort out all the formalities so you canconcentrate on your own preparation and fundraising. We offer training weekends in the UK,where you can meet our trek leaders, members of your group and others taking part inchallenges around the world.

On the day of departure you will meet your group and Action Challenge leader at the airportin London. Whether you’re joining the challenge on your own or with others, you will instantlybe made to feel welcome. As a team we will board our flight to Las Vegas, ready to take on theGrand Canyon and the hike of a lifetime!

introduction

brief itineraryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Depart LondonGrand Canyon VillageThe Bright Angel TrailSouth Kaibab TrailZion National Park

what’s included

Please visit our website for more details

All inclusive trip cost from £2,425

Initial £399 deposit to sign up

Three payment options available

● International flights from London (fuel surcharge not included)● Action Challenge trek leader● Full support team, including local guides● UK medic● All accommodation● All meals, except in free time● Airline taxes● Treated drinking water● All transfers in local vehicles● National Park entrance fees● Celebration dinner in Las Vegas● Discounted training weekends in the Peak District, Snowdonia & Brecon Beacons● Fitness and training guide● Discounts from UK retailers● Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health


Although the daily distances may not seemthat long, we will be walking in the desertheat, up and down waterfalls and alongnarrow trails, so the challenge will bemoderate and a decent level of aerobicfitness will be required.

Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9

The NarrowsFree day in Las VegasDepart Las VegasArrive in London

Hike along towering canyons, wade through the Virgin River and enjoythe breathtaking, panoramic views. Explore remote trails, pretty creeksand camp under the stars before living it up on our final two nights inLas Vegas!

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Breakfasts each morning will be in camp.Lunches will be en route and evening mealswill be freshly prepared in camp in time foryour arrival. In Las Vegas all meals will be atthe hotel or a local restaurant, except in freetime.

All meals are full of carbohydrates, proteinand nutrients to keep us well fuelled for ourhikes.

We can cater for all dietary requirements ifinformed in advance.

• Three nights in a hotel • Four nights camping / lodge (dependent on availability)

All accommodation is on a twin/triple-share,single-sex basis and we will pair you withsomeone of a similar age, where possible.

If you wish to share a room with someoneyou are travelling with, please specify this onyour registration form.

itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart London

DAY 2 - Grand Canyon Village

We depart London on our flight to Las Vegas. On arrival, we are met by our local team andtransfer 30 minutes to our Bolder City hotel to enjoy a welcome dinner together.

Meals: D Accom: Hotel

This morning we transfer 4½ hours along Route 66 all the way to Grand Canyon Village onthe South Rim of the Grand Canyon. We will be staying close to the village. After lunch wehave an orientation meeting, where we will be briefed on the challenge ahead and ensure thateveryone is completely prepared. We start with a trek approximately 10km out along thesouth rim trail that without a doubt gives some of the most spectacular views of the Canyon.It’s an incredible place to be and on a clear day, as the sun starts to set and the beautifulcolours of the canyon are lit up, there are few other more astonishing views in the US!

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Lodge / Camping Distance: 10 km

DAY 3 - The Bright Angel Trail

The Bright Angel Trail that descends all the way into the canyon, is often grouped amongst thetop trails of the world. It is a tough days walk as it starts at 2093m and is a virtually constantday descent to 756m. As we descend, the temperatures become increasingly hotter and of the4 official stops along the way, three have much needed water refill points. By the time we havedescended to Indian Garden the trail has started to flatten out. We have lunch here with viewsover the Colorado River before our return to our Lodge. The canyon is the home to theHavasupai, although today they have a more comfortable existence further to the west.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Lodge / Campning Distance: 16 km

DAY 4 - South Kaibab Trail

This is yet another of the world famous treks of the Grand Canyon. We make our way to thetrailhead of The South Kaibab Trail for a really tough but stunning trek that should pusheveryone hard. We descend the trail past the aptly named Ooh-Aah Point, then Cedar Pointand stop at Skeleton Point. Both these trails offer completely different views of the GrandCanyon and are amazing in their own right. On our return to the trailhead our transfer vehiclewill be waiting to take us to Zion National Park. Today we end our journey in Springdale in ourcomfortable accommodation.


If you decide that you would like to have yourown room on the challenge, we canaccommodate this in the majority of places.

Please email us for more information

• Travel Insurance - approximately £60 • Visa Waiver Program - £20 • Vaccinations • Tips for local staff - £50 recommended • Airline’s fuel surcharge


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A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can be usedon this challenge, and we offer a kit hireservice to keep costs down.

DAY 6 - The Narrows

DAY 7 - Free day in Las Vegas

For the last day of our amazing challenge we trek to and through the main attraction in ZionNational Park. “The Narrows” are the beautiful deep and narrow gorges of sandstone whoserich yellow, orange and red colours appear on so many famous photographs. The trail throughsome of the sections of Zion Canyon involves wading in the Virgin River. When we finally cometo our trailhead we make the transfer back to our Vegas hotel and tonight we will mark ourachievements with a Vegas-style celebratory dinner! Tonight Vegas is ours to explore and enjoy.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 15 km

Today we have free time to enjoy the sights and sounds of Las Vegas!

Meals: B Accom: Hotel

If you are planning on travelling to the USAbefore the challenge or wish to organise yourown flights, we do offer a land only option,with a significant discount off the trip price.You will be required to meet your group atthe hotel on day two of the itinerary.

Please email us for more information

• Alcoholic drinks • Drinks and food outside of meals • Personal kit / equipment • Airline’s fuel surcharge

DAY 8 - Depart Las Vegas

Zion National Park has some of the most iconic images in the US and is on most people’s mustvisit list. Our trail is to the best viewing point in Zion NP which is aptly named ObservationPoint! Another good tough trek and once there we have our lunch amongst the magnificentand unique scenery of the park. We return to our lodging tonight in the small town ofSpringdale in the centre of Zion National Park.


DAY 5 - Zion National Park

We transfer to McCarran International Airport for our return flight home.

We run a number of training weekendsthroughout the year in the Peak District,Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia (includingaccomodation and meals). We also organisetraining days in London and the North andSouth downs. On both, you will get thechance to meet our mountain leaders andtest out your kit and fitness!

DAY 9 - Arrive in London

We arrive back into London and bid farewell to our newfound friends.


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payment optionsATOL is a scheme that protects you fromlosing money or being stranded abroad if yourtravel company collapses. Action Challenge is100% ATOL bonded, which provides youwith full financial protection. On receipt ofyour registration fee, you will receive anATOL certificate explaining your protection.

A REGISTRATION DEPOSIT of £399 is required to secure your place.

Once registered, there are 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS to fund the balance of the tripcost. Full details are on our website.

1) SELF FUNDEDFor anyone who wants to pay for the entire trip themselves. It’s then completely upto you whether or not you choose to raise any money for a charity of your choice.

The total all inclusive cost of this trip is £2,425 for 2018, which, after you pay the £399Registration Deposit, leaves a balance of £2,026. This final balance is due for payment10 weeks before your departure along with any fuel surcharges levied by the airline.

2) SPONSORSHIP FUNDEDThis is for anyone who wants to take on this challenge and will link it with fundraisinga significant sum of money for a charity of their choice. You would have to raise atleast £4,100 for Sep 2018 via sponsorship and donations from friends, family andcolleagues, and be confident at the outset that you can achieve this total.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £4,100 for Sep 2018,your charity will pay for the balance of your trip costs to Action Challenge. Thatbalance, paid by your charity, is £2,026 (the same as if you were you were ‘SelfFunded’) - the charity will retain at least £2,074 to help fund their work. You will haveto pay any airline fuel surcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

3) MIXED FUNDEDA mix of the 2 options above! You pay about half the trip cost yourself, and alsofundraise for your charity. They pay the remaining balance of your trip costs. Idealfor anyone who wants to take on the challenge and also fundraise for a charity, BUTis happy to pay a reasonable proportion of the trip cost themselves, which with yourregistration deposit, is set at a level that covers at least the costs of flights &accommodation; perfect for those who feel more at ease asking for sponsorship inrespect to the ‘challenge’ component of their trip.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £2,450 for Sep 2018,your charity will pay a portion of your trip cost to Action Challenge. That balance,paid by your charity, is £1,216. At the same time, you will be required to pay theremaining balance yourself, which will be a figure of £810. (These two amounts addup to the same as the ‘Self Funded’ final balance) - the charity will retain at least£1,234 to help fund their work. You will have to pay any airline fuel surcharges 10weeks prior to departure.

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To book on to this challenge, please visit ourwebsite; www.actionchallenge.com for afull list of prices and all available dates.

If you are a charity, business, school orprivate group with a minimum of 10 peopleand fancy your own bespoke trip, please getin touch with our team.


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