What our expedition costs cover

World Challenge independent expedition costs vary between destinations. Below are the details of a typical expedition that will be included in our expedition fee:

Flights
All flights as part of the expedition are included.

In-country costs
Includes Challengers’ and Leaders’ transport and food in-country,  accommodation, guides’ fees, park fees, airport taxes, local equipment purchase or hire and other in-country costs specific to the expedition, e.g. in-country agent fees.

Expedition group equipment
Includes expedition specific equipment such as tents, ropes, harnesses, medical supplies (antibiotics, dressings, splints etc.) freeze-dried rations, safety equipment and suitable satellite communication equipment.

Insurance (medical)
Includes 24-hour back-up from the Operations Centre, all medical treatment until return to country of origin, search and rescue and casualty evacuation for all team members.

Training
Includes the training, fundraising advice and pre-expedition build-up day (compulsory prior to departure for under 18s).

Preparation
Includes all online resources, expedition handbooks, destination research, training, expedition preparation meeting and medical clearance.

Leaders and Expedition Assistants
Includes Leader training and assessment and the Expedition Preparation Conference (for Leaders and Assistants).

Leaders’ expenses and fees
Payments to Leaders for time and costs incurred

Medical assistance
We are associated with an international medical assistance agency who support the Operations Centre and is available 24-hours a day.

What the cost does not cover

• Vaccinations
• Visas (if required)
• Personal equipment (and personal equipment insurance)
• Transport within the UK (to and from the training and selection course, to the build-up day venue near the airport, from the airport on return to the UK)
• Optional rest and relaxation activities on expedition, as specified in the itinerary.

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