Dates for 2011: 9th-19th Sept
Dates for 2012: 4th-14th May; 7th-17th Sept
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Taking place in the Sabah region of Borneo within Malaysia and home of the Orangutan! This multi-activity Charity Challenge is an amazing adventure taking us through lush rainforests, high mountain summits, fast flowing rivers and tropical jungles.
Our Challenge starts with a two day trek to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4,095m), the highest mountain in South East Asia. From tropical jungle to its granite summit, it is the focal point of the stunning Kinabalu National Park.
Following the success of our summit climb, we then proceed with a challenging 170km cycle ride, over 2 days, through the breathtaking Crocker Mountain Range, known as the ‘spine of Sabah’. This challenging scenic bike ride will take us through the undulating hills of the Crocker’s past many ethnic villages and paddy fields, famed for its orchids, Orangutans and unusual plants.
We then finish this Ultimate Challenge with a raft down the awesome Padas River - a white knuckle ride you’ll remember forever!
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Brief Itinerary:
This is an ‘Open’ trek where you will take part in a group with people raising money for various different charities.
Day 1 - Fly to Kota Kinabalu, via Kuala Lumpur
Day 2 - Arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, short transfer to the Beverley Hotel.
Day 3 - Transfer to Kinabalu National Park – the journey will take approx, 2 hours. Upon arrival at the National Park, we will check in to our accommodation and the rest of the day is free at leisure in order for everyone to acclimatise to their new environment.
Day 4 - Our Trekking Challenge begins as we head off along the jungle trails towards our accommodation on the mountain – Laban Rata – 3,200m.
Day 5 - Conquer Mount Kinabalu (4,095m / 13,435ft)! Leaving the accommodation at 2am push on up to the summit of this awesome mountain in time to see the sunrise over the whole of South East Asia – a sight definitely not to be missed!
Day 6 - Transfer to Poring Hot Spring for a day of rest
Day 7 - After a short transfer to Ranau Town start our cycling challenge from Ranau Town, destination Tambunan, approx 80km.
Day 8 - After a very short transfer to Kampong Rompan continue cycling along mountain roads to Tenom (approx. 90km on and off road).
Day 9 - The third and final challenge to end this amazing adventure – to raft the rapids of the Mighty Padas River. Finally rest your muscles on the transfer back to Kota Kinabalu and the Pacific Sutera Hotel.
Day 10 - Morning at leisure then transfer to the airport for flight home in the afternoon.
Day 11 - Arrive UK.
Location: Borneo, Malaysia
Trip duration: 10 nights
Difficulty rating: Tough
Costs:
Payment Option 1:
2011 - £399 registration fee and minimum fundraise of £3,350.
2012 - £399 registration fee and minimum fundraise of £3,350.
Payment Option 2:
2011 - £399 registration fee and £1,499 trek balance.
2012 - £399 registration fee and £1,499 trek balance.
Acorns then ask you to try to raise at least £450.
How do I sign up?
For a full itinerary and registration pack please telephone Lucy Shepherd on 01564 825000 or email:
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