Looking for a challenge that combines breathtaking scenery, cultural immersion, and unbeatable value? These six Action Challenge trips, all priced between £1,000 and £2,500 including flights, deliver bucket list experiences with full support, flights, accommodation, meals, permits, and expert crew. All of our group adventures are solo-friendly (60% of travellers join on their own!), and accompanied by a UK Leader + medic. Here’s why each one is worth considering.
Great Wall of China Trek
Spend 9 days exploring remote sections of the Great Wall, far from the tourist crowds. Over 5 trekking days, you’ll cover around 45 km across rugged mountain terrain, ancient watchtowers, and steep staircases like the “Heavenly Ladder.” Each day offers panoramic views and a chance to get “up close & personal” with history, ending with a celebratory dinner in Beijing.
Why it’s great value: In the office, we often describe this as the biggest bargain we offer (we really should increase the price…). For £2,395 including flights, you get full logistics, hotels, transfers, meals, permits, and UK-led support. It’s an unbeatable, tough but achievable challenge in an iconic location… which is what we’re all about!
Jordan & Petra Trek
Speaking of Wonders of the World…. This 8-day journey takes you through desert canyons, Bedouin camps, and the famed rose-red city of Petra. Trek across the Dana Reserve’s ecozones, sleep under starlit skies, and finish with time at the Dead Sea. It’s a perfect mix of natural beauty and ancient history.
Why it’s great value: At £2,445 including flights, everything is covered: accommodation, meals, permits, and expert leadership. You’ll experience Petra and Jordan’s wilderness without the hassle of planning.
Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle
This 9-day adventure is a cultural deep dive on two wheels. Over 5 cycling days, you’ll cover 417 km, starting in bustling Ho Chi Minh City before heading into the Mekong Delta’s lush landscapes. Ride past rice paddies, coconut groves, and floating markets, then cross into Cambodia for rural villages and ancient temples. The journey ends at Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites.
Expect local homestays, vibrant street food, and some excellent riding with the best scenery along the way. You’ll witness daily life up close, with farmers tending fields, children waving from roadside schools, and monks in saffron robes.
Why it’s great value: For £2,495 including flights, you get bike hire, accommodation, meals, visas, and full support from UK leaders and medics. Two countries, rich culture, and a bucket-list challenge all in one trip, without the stress of planning it yourself.
Iceland Fire & Ice Trek
From a tropical cycle, to an icy adventure. In just 5 days, this trek packs in some of the planet’s most dynamic and dramatic landscapes. Over 3 trekking days, you’ll cover 55 km through volcanic valleys, steaming geothermal vents, lava fields, and glacier-cut canyons. Camp under Arctic skies, soak in natural hot springs, and finish with a night in Reykjavík to enjoy Icelandic culture.
The route covers the best of the Laugavegur Trail, famed for its rainbow-colored rhyolite mountains and black sand deserts.
Why it’s great value: At £2,395 including flights, this trip includes camping gear, food, transfers, and expert guides. Access remote terrain without the stress of self-arranging logistics. Perfect for adventurers who want to pack a lot of adventure into a long-weekend.
Mount Toubkal Climb
Summit North Africa’s highest peak (4,167 m) in just 5 days. Starting in Marrakech, you’ll trek through Berber villages, mule-supported trails, and rocky valleys before reaching base camp at 3,200 m. The final ascent rewards you with sunrise views over the High Atlas and, on clear days, glimpses of the Sahara.
This trip blends physical challenge with excellent cultural immersion. Think sharing mint tea with locals, exploring Marrakech’s souks, and enjoying traditional Moroccan meals.
Why it’s great value: For just £650 (yes, you read that right) you get accommodation, meals, permits, and professional support. This one is a “land only” package, meaning you will need to book your own flights – but with daily flights from multiple airports, including with low-cost carriers like RyanAir and Easyjet, it’s still an amazingly budget-friendly option. A high-altitude adventure at an accessible price, with zero DIY headaches.
Sahara Desert Trek
If you would prefer to see the Sahara Desert close up, then why not spend 8 days crossing Morocco’s golden dunes, dried riverbeds, and star-filled skies. Trek alongside camel caravans, climb towering dunes like Erg Chegaga, and camp in Bedouin-style tents. Nights are magical – chat and laughter by the fire, a blanket of stars, and the silence of the desert (aside form the noise of camels snoring).
The route takes you through remote oases and ancient caravan paths, offering a rare glimpse into nomadic life. The journey ends in Marrakech, where a great celebration & celebration await.
Why it’s great value: At around £1,495 including flights, this is one of the most affordable overseas challenges that will take you to one of the most famous locations on Earth. Everything is included: camping gear, meals, support crew and (of course) camels! It’s a hassle-free desert adventure that feels worlds away from everyday life.
From the ancient bricks of the Great Wall of China to the rose-red city of Petra, the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, and the hot dunes of the Sahara, each challenge offers something truly unique. You’ll see places that most people only dream about, and you’ll do it in a way that’s fun, social and safe.
What makes these adventures even better is the value they deliver. For a single, simple price, you get flights, accommodation, meals, permits, and expert support. No stress, no consulting a backpackers’ guidebook or haggling for a hostel. Whether you’re cycling through the Mekong Delta, summiting North Africa’s highest peak, or camping under desert stars, these trips combine world-class logistics with some great camaraderie on an adventure with like-minded folk.
