Action Challenge has been leading inspirational team adventures across the globe 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-lifetime adventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

About Action Challenge

Since 1999 Action Challenge has been operating unique group

challenge events the world over. Our head office in London is staffed

by a highly experienced, passionate team focused on developing and

delivering inspirational adventures. We operate a host of varied

itineraries across all seven continents, from rainforest to desert,

mountain to jungle, snow to sea. Our adventures are fantastic group

experiences, which can be enjoyed by anyone who is looking for a new

challenge. We are proud of the lengths we go to, to bring you

memories you will not find elsewhere!The majority of our head office

have climbed Kilimanjaro and love nothing more than talking about

their experience on the mountain! So please contact the Action

Challenge team directly to ask any questions or discuss your

challenge, by contacting us on the details below.

The Grand Canyon & Zion

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“It is not the mountain we conquer,

but ourselves”.

— Sir Edmund Hillary

What’s Not Include

1) 100% ATOL BONDED - DON’T RISK ANYTHING ELSE!

We are 100% ATOL (Air Travel Organiser’s Licence) bonded - ATOL number 6296

Offers full financial protection by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) for clients who have booked

package trips, including flights

2) UK LEADERS OR MEDICS ON EVERY CHALLENGE

Qualified UK Leaders - we employ great characters, with deep experience, who have a

real passion for what they do - offer guidance, support and provide daily briefings and

warm ups

Leaders have great experience running our challenges

Equipped with Satellite Phones

4) 100% TRANSPARENT ON PRICE

All-inclusive packages with flights or land only and connecting private transfers - we have built

up a portfolio of reputable airlines and local ground operators

Best value prices without compromising on quality, comfort, or safety

All known flight taxes at time of booking included in package price

3) EXPERIENCED LOCAL TEAM

Local team of guides and crew - extremely experienced with working with Action Challenge

groups. Incredibly supportive and great fun!

They know every route like the back of their hands!

5) RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

We work very closely with our local team to ensure fair pay & treatment of all crew.

We’re members of IMEC (The International Mountain Explorer’s Connection), which

promotes sustainable tourism

Partners with KGSF (Kilimanjaro Guide Scholarship Fund), providing guides with educational

scholarships and better career prospects.

Why Choose Us?

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“It is not the mountain we conquer,

but ourselves”.

— Sir Edmund Hillary

What’s Not Include

Why Choose Us?

7) OUR CLIENTS AND REPUTATION

Members of the Institute of Fundraising - a code of practice that all reputable companies

organising charitable events should adhere to.

15 years experience organising challenge events worldwide, taking over 15,000 individuals

on challenges across the globe, with over £50 million raised for over 300 UK charities.

Working with and organising challenges for the UK’s leading charities and major UK

companies including Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, DHL, Knight

8) DISCOUNTS ON KIT, VACCINATIONS & INSURANCE

Save money by hiring your kit from our partner Kit Hire Company Outdoor Hire

Receive up to 15% discount on kit and equipment purchases at leading outdoor retailers.

6) TRAINING WEEKENDS

Training weekends in Snowdonia , Brecon Beacons and the Peak District, plus join us on

our special Snowdon Night Summit to replicate summit night Kilimanjaro

Training Walks in London, North and South Downs

Test out your kit and your fitness! You might also meet someone going on your challenge!

10) FOOD & DRINK

3 fresh and well-cooked meals every day - lots of surprise home comforts and great menus!

Celebration dinner at end of trek!

Minimum of 3 litres of purified / clean water a day.

9) COMFORT

Private airport transfers to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotels either side of climb - 3*

Camp in comfort—large 3-man tents & camping mats & back-country kitchen

Why Choose Us?

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The Grand Canyon & Zion

This stunning 5 day trek is a real adventure! After flying into Las

Vegas, we make our way to the Grand Canyon Village, where we see

the canyon at its most magnificent. The following days see us hike

into the canyon along a choice of classic trails - Bright Angel and

Kaibab Trails. We then explore the iconic Zion National Park, taking

in breath-taking views from Scouts Lookout, and end our incredible

journey with a trek to Canaan Mountain. This challenge is to a

remote corner of North America that will without a doubt take your

breath away. After five days of trekking, we travel back to the

glamour of Las Vegas to celebrate the end of the challenge in style

and explore this iconic city.

DAY 1 ARRIVAL

Catch our flight to the USA & transfer to Williams, a town

just south of the Grand Canyon. After a long day of travelling,

we will settle in for dinner & a pre-trek briefing.

DAY 2 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

After a good American breakfast we transfer to Grand Can-

yon Village on the southern side of the Grand Canyon. Our

camp is close to the village. We start with a trek approxi-

mately 10-15km out along the south rim trail that without a

doubt gives some of the most spectacular views of the Can-

yon. It’s an incredible place to be and on a clear day, as the

sun starts to set and the beautiful colours of the canyon are lit

up, there are few other more astonishing views in the US!

DAY 3 & 4 GRAND CANYON TREKKING

Group numbers trekking in US National Parks are now limited

to 9 people so over the next two days we will be split

amongst four of the iconic routes descending into the Canyon.

All these trails offer completely different views of the Grand

Canyon and are amazing in their own right. We will attempt

to ensure that you trek your first choices but this cannot be

guaranteed. Everyone will be able to trek on either the South

Kaibab or The Bright Angel and Hermits Trail or Grand View

Trail. (see overleaf for more details) .

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The Grand Canyon & Zion

HERMIT TRAIL TO DRIPPING SPRINGS

Starting with a 45- to 60-minute shuttle ride from Bright Angel Lodge,

this trail descends about 1,500 feet 3 miles one-way (6.2 miles

roundtrip) on a trail that alternates between very steep sections and

long stretches of rolling terrain. Exposure to sun, cliffs and drop-offs is

unavoidable.

Moderately difficult

TREKKING CHOICES

SOUTH KAIBAB TRAIL TO SKELETON POINT

Starting at South Kaibab Trailhead, this hike descends about 2,000 feet

to Skeleton Point. The trail is fairly wide & well maintained and , with

unavoidable exposure to some cliffs and drop-offs. There is limited

shade along the way.

Moderately difficult

BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL TO INDIAN GARDEN

Starting at Bright Angel Trailhead, this hike descends about 3,000 feet

down the most famous and historic trail in the park covering a total of

9-12 miles roundtrip, on a well-maintained dirt/rock trail. The trail is

wide but is exposed to some cliffs and drop-offs and has mostly sun

exposure. This is a difficult but rewarding hike!

Difficult

GRANDVIEW TRAIL TO HORSESHOE MESA

The original Grandview trail was created to connect the rim with the

copper mines on Horseshoe Mesa. The trail eventually provided access

to more tourists than miners, as the Grandview trail provided one of

the best access routes into the canyon for its time. This trail is an

unmaintained steep trail that is rocky and strenuous in places.

Extremely difficult

AFTER TREKKING ON DAY 4, WE WILL TRANSFER NORTH TO

SPRINGDALE, NEAR ZION NATIONAL PARK

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The Grand Canyon & Zion

DAY 5 ZION NATIONAL PARK

Zion National Park has some of the most iconic images in the

US and is on most peoples ‘must visit list’. Today we hike past

lush hanging gardens along the recessed rock and along the

Virgin River. The trail then climbs a series of switchbacks,

called Walter's Wiggles. These 21 switchbacks are very tight

and you gain elevation rapidly, but this section is short and not

oppressive. The Wiggles put you on top of the ridge, at Scout

Lookout, where views are amazing. From Scouts Lookout,

gaze at the Virgin River and a rock outcropping called the

Organ before descending back down towards the Grotto.

Impressive rock walls tower above with overhangs that are

photo worthy. We return to our camp tonight in the small

town of Springdale in the centre of Zion National Park.

DAY 6 ZION: CANAAN MOUNTAIN

Today we trek from Water Canyon to Canaan Mountain,

otherwise known as the “Island in the Sky". The route leads us

along a mountain path passing waterfalls, canyons and beautiful

views of Zion National Park. We will traverse massive slick-

rock bowls, wander across dunes dotted with ponderosa and

see massive white domes, hoodoos and a cornucopia of

stepped rock. After lunch we will arrive at Canaan Mountain,

an elevated plateau of red Navajo sandstone, heavily fractured

and eroded, forming countless pinnacles and small ravines. At

the trailhead we transfer back to Springdale and tonight we

will mark our achievements with a celebratory dinner!

DAY 7 LAS VEGAS

Today we transfer to Las Vegas, and have free time to enjoy

the sights and sounds of Las Vegas!

DAY 8 DEPART LAS VEGAS

Transfer to the airport for our flight home.

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STEP ONE: Registering for your challenge

First pay a REGISTRATION DEPOSIT. This secures your place, and is non-refundable if you cancel.

You will be able to pay this upon completion of your registration form.

STEP TWO: Choosing your funding option

Once you have registered, there are 3 FUNDING OPTIONS for the balance of the trip cost:

Self Funded: You pay the registration deposit, then the full final balance

Charity Minimum Sponsorship: You pay the registration deposit, and

fundraise double the final balance

Charity Mixed Funding: A bit of both. You pay 50% of the trip cost (including the

registration deposit), and fundraise to cover the other 50%

STEP THREE: Paying your final balance

If you choose the self-funded or mixed-funded, you will have a final balance payment due. You can either:

Pay in full no later than 10 weeks before departure date; Or

Set up a standing order to pay instalments, full balance due no later than 10 weeks

before departure

Please note: for all options on our 'flights included' packages, you will also be invoiced for any airline fuel

surcharges 12 weeks before departure. See the Fuel Surcharges page on www.actionchallenge.com for

more information.

For a full price list of all of our trips, please visit

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Need to know

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Fully supported 9 day group adventure

Action Challenge Trek Leader & UK Medic

Full support team, including local guides

All flights and air travel taxes (excluding fuel surcharges)

All accommodation, twin share - hotels / motel / camping

All meals with the group; including breakfast, lunch and dinner

National Park entrance fees

Day in Las Vegas

Pre-event support including discounts on training weekends

FOOD

Breakfasts each morning will be in camp. Lunches will be en route and evening meals will be freshly prepared in camp in time

for your arrival. In Las Vegas all meals will be at the hotel or a local restaurant, except in free time.

All meals are full of carbohydrates, protein and nutrients to keep us well fuelled for our hikes.

We can cater for all dietary requirements if informed in advance.

ACCOMMODATION

• Three nights in a hotel

• Four nights camping / lodges (dependent on availability)

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

possible.

If you wish to share a room with someone you are travelling with, please specify this on your registration form.

If you decide that you would like to have your own room on the challenge, we can accommodate this in the majority of places.

BESPOKE TRIPS

If you are a charity, business, school or private group with a minimum of 10 people and fancy your own bespoke trip, please

get in touch with our team.

BOOKING YOUR OWN FLIGHTS

If you are planning on travelling to the USA before the challenge or wish to organise your own flights, we do offer a land only

option, with a significant discount off the trip price. You will be required to meet your group at the hotel on day two of the

itinerary.

ITINERARY CHANGES

Please note: Both Grand Canyon & Zion National Parks are federally managed land. Access to all or part of the parks is subject

to the laws & rules of the US Bureau of Land Management. The parks are wilderness areas, and access may be

limited as the result of natural occurrences such as flooding or erosion. As such, this itinerary is subject to change and

alternative routes & destinations may be offered.