WAYS TO PAY

To get started on your challenge, you’ll need to pay your registration fee and pick your fundraising plan. You can choose to pay an additional instalment toward your trip costs in exchange for a reduction in your fundraising target - we call this a ‘flexi payment’.

REG. FEE (£490): paid upon sign-up, or opt to split this into two instalments of £245. Splitting your reg. fee will incur a small admin fee of £25.

FLEXI PAYMENT: you pick how much - paid 10 weeks before departure. Your flexi payment will automatically customise your fundraising target. We’ve detailed your options below.

Prices including flights:

OPTION 1

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£0
**Fundraise**
£2,250

OPTION 2

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£195
**Fundraise**
£1,860

OPTION 3

OPTION 4

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£395
**Fundraise**
£1,460

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£595
**Fundraise**
£1,060

Prices excluding flights:

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£0
**Fundraise**
£1,550

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£95
**Fundraise**
£1,360

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£195
**Fundraise**
£1,160

**Reg fee**
£490
**Flexi payment**
£395
**Fundraise**
£760

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Your full itinerary, in the Challenge Information Pack, gives details of the specific inclusions for your trip.

Take a look below to see at a glance the inclusions and exclusions for this challenge.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

International flights
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
Ground transfers
Luggage transfer (Vehicle / Mule)
All meals on the trek and other meals as specified in the itinerary
All National Park fees, entrance fees, taxes, and permits
Lake Koman boat trip, traditional farm lunch and Tirana city tour
English-speaking professional guides
Comprehensive pre-departure support and advice
Full support team and emergency assistance
24/7 support and emergency line available throughout the trip

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Tips and gratuities
Visa (if required)
Travel insurance
Medical expenses in case of emergency on your trip
Any necessary vaccinations or medications
Clothing or any other items of a personal nature

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WHICH CHARITIES CAN I CHOOSE FROM?

When you register, you’ll see a list of charities to choose from - this list includes our Peak Partner Charities registered across the UK and Ireland who have already agreed to support fundraisers taking part our in challenges.

If you’d like to fundraise for a charity which is not already a partner of ours, just let us know and we’ll link up with them!

How difficult is this challenge?

We have four difficulty levels for our treks, which take into account factors like altitude, terrain, weather conditions and more. The rating for this trip is as below:

Tough - for our tough challenges plenty of training will be required and some previous experience of trekking or hiking would be a bonus!

You will face very long trekking days, on some relatively difficult terrains and be physically tested as you step out of your comfort zone.

You will need to be in reasonably good shape to complete this challenge.

What will the weather be like?

The weather in these high and remote mountains can be unpredictable. Our challenge dates are scheduled to take place in spring and late summer/early autumn, when the days are typically warm and the nights are cool, without being too extreme!

Do I need mountaineering skills?

Nope! One of the huge benefits of the Peaks of the Balkans challenge is that you do not need any specialist mountaineering skills, experience or equipment to complete the challenge.

This non-technical trek will be a real test of your mental and physical resilience - but it does not require you to be a seasoned mountain climber. However, you absolutely must train for this event, as it is considerably tougher than many expect.

What will the group size be?

Group size typically between 12 and 30.