Overseas challenges

Trek or cycle in a faraway land and raise funds to help us provide pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood support with our helplines and classes.

We work in partnership with Classic tours and Skyline events to arrange the challenges. For more information, please visit www.classictours.co.uk or www.doitforcharity.co.uk. Alternatively, please speak to the NCT fundraising events team on 0870 770 3236 ext 2388.

• Trek Peru, the Inca Trail, 2009 Date TBC (Sponsorship challenge: £2,500)
  The Inca Trail is rated amongst the ten best trekking routes on Earth. It boasts striking beauty, ancient Inca ruins and diverse ecological zones. The trail includes very different terrain from high desert plateau to tropical Andean rainforest. Our ultimate destination is Machu Picchu – the “Lost City” of the Incas – one of the world’s most fascinating and important archaeological finds. Other highlights include the historical town of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Inca site and market town of Pisac, the hot springs at Aguas Calientes and the capital city of Lima. Get the information pack to learn more.

• Cycle London to Paris, 2009 Date TBC (Sponsorship challenge: £2,000)
  Cycling through beautiful English villages and into the stunning countryside of rural France you'll pass historical landmarks and famous battlefields from World War I until you reach Paris, undoubtedly one of the most magical places on earth. The sense of achievement you'll experience will be one you'll cherish forever - an unforgettable experience awaits you. Get the information pack to find out more.

• Cycle India, 2-11 November 2008 (Sponsorship challenge: £2,500)
  Rajasthan, the Land of Kings, is India at its most exotic and colourful. Sunset at the Taj Mahal makes a breathtaking backdrop to the start of the challenge. Marvel at dramatic desert landscape, ancient temples and hilltop forts. Witness traditional rural life frozen in time. To find out more, get the information pack.