Teenage Cancer Trust Nicaragua Trek 04-12 Nov 2016

trip highlights● Summit 4 Nicaraguan Volcanoes● Summit the Momotombo Volcano at sunrise● Trekking through unspoilt rainforest● Visit El Diablo National Park● 2 night stay in an eco lodge● A free day to enjoy activities with the localcommunity.

● Activity: Trekking● Location: Nicaragua, Central America● Duration: 9 days / 5 days trekking● Difficulty: Moderate

at a glance

We create world-class cancer services for young people in the UK, providing life-changing care and support so youngpeople don’t have to face cancer alone. Around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed withcancer every day in the UK. They need expert treatment and support from the moment they hear the word ‘cancer.’We’re the only charity dedicated to making this happen.

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You will be trekking at the best time inNicaragua as November is slightly cooler,around 31°C. Please also bring somewarm clothes as the temperatures canseem to drop (22°C) at night as you havebeen trekking all day in the sunshine.

This fully-inclusive adventure to Nicaragua will begin as soon as you register! You willreceive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list and discounts for all theessentials you may need. On the day of departure you meet your group and ActionChallenge leader at the airport in London. Whether you’re joining the challenge on yourown or with others, you will instantly be made to feel welcome. As a team we will boardour flight to Managua in Nicaragua, ready to take on the Nicaraguan volcanoes and thetrekking adventure of a lifetime for Teenage Cancer Trust.

introduction

brief itineraryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4

Arrive NicaraguaTelica VolcanoCerro Negro & El Hoyo VolcanoesMomotombo Volcano

what’s included

Why not stay on after the challenge andexplore some more of Central America?

This is on a first come first served basis,so please get in touch if you would like toextend your trip:flights@actionchallenge.com

04th - 12th November 2016

Initial £299 deposit to sign upFundraising target of £3995.

For more information, please contact thechallenges team at Teenage Cancer Trustchallenges@teenagecancertrust.org

● International flights● Action Challenge Representative● Expedition Medic● English-speaking local guides● Local specialised guides● All accommodation● All meals, except in free time● All participant and luggage transfers● All National Park fees● 3L of water provided daily● All entrance fees as per the itinerary● Tips for the local staff● Invitation to a challenge briefing● Fitness and training guide● Discounts from UK retailers● Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

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Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9

Penas Blancas MassifCerro Dantali - El Diablo NPLa Bastilla Eco LodgeDepart NicaraguaArrive UK

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Breakfasts each morning will be in campbefore setting off. Lunches will be en-route and delicious evening meals will befreshly prepared in camp or at your lodge.When you are not trekking, all meals willbe at the hotel or a local restaurant,except in free time.

All meals are full of carbohydrates, proteinand nutrients to keep us well fuelled forour hikes.

We can cater for all dietary requirementsif informed in advance.

Accommodation will be a mixture of ho-tels and camping.

All accommodation is on a twin/triple-share, single-sex basis and we will pairyou with someone of a similar age, wherepossible.

If you wish to share a room with someoneyou are travelling with, please specify thison your registration form.

itinerary

DAY 1 - Nicaragua

DAY 2 - Telica Volcano

We have a day flight to Managua in Nicaragua. On arrival we transfer to our hotel inLeon for our first night in Nicaragua. Tonight we relax in our great hotel and have a goodnight’s sleep in preparation for our first challenge day.

Accom: Hotel

This morning we meet our team over breakfast for a comprehensive briefing on thechallenge ahead. We transfer fifty minutes to the trailhead for the Telica volcano andfrom here trek through tropical forest past the steaming fumaroles to the active summitcrater. This is a great first trek as it introduces us to the views of the surroundingvolcanoes. After some time at the summit crater we have lunch and then descendthrough dense vegetation and then across fields to our first overnight camp in the villageof San Jacinto about 4 hours from the summit.

Meals: B, L, D Accom: Camping

DAY 3 - Cerro Negro & El Hoyo Volcano

Today our challenge gets tougher as we have two volcanic summits to conquer. CerroNegro at 726M is one of the youngest and most active volcanoes on earth. There areno trees or plants on its steep scree slopes so we have the advantage of uninterruptedviews from the summit of the Volcanoes that surround us and the Pacific Ocean. Weshould be back at base for an early lunch, ready for a full afternoon on the El HoyoVolcano 1088M. We hike along our trail to the summit, with great views of a uniquevolcanic landscape and on the descent we make our way to the ranger station betweenthe volcanoes. This evening we have a camp-cooked meal under the stars and thenretire for our second night under canvas.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Camping Trek time: 8 hours

DAY 4 - Momotombo Volcano

We wake for a pre-dawn breakfast and mug of tea before setting off on our summitchallenge. For the first hour we walk over the steep black volcanic surface, followed bytwo hours on the upper slopes of the volcano arriving at Momotombos’ summit in timefor sunrise. This is the fifth tallest volcano in the country and its near perfect volcanicshape makes it the most impressive and recognisable volcano in Nicaragua. On ourreturn to camp we transfer to the highlands of Jinotega on a route that passes stunningcountryside to the Carlos Augusto private reserve where we camp.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Camping Trek time: 7 hours

If you decide that you would like to haveyour own room on the challenge, we canaccommodate this in the majority ofplaces.

We will be walking for over 7 hours per dayat temperatures ranging around 31degrees Celsius. A good level of fitnesswill be necessary to deal with thetemperatures whilst trekking and climbingthe volcanoes.

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A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can beused on this challenge, and we offer a kithire service to keep costs down.

DAY 6 - Cerro Dantali - El Diablo NP

DAY 7 - La Bastilla Eco Lodge

For our final trekking day we continue to the community of Corinto all the way down tothe bottom of the Gobiado Hill on rough gravel trails. Otherwise known as the ‘Devilspath’ it leads us to the top of El Gobiado mountain and then down into the El DiabloNational Park. This is the Dariense mountain range, with its tough trekking in the steephills and valleys. As we get deeper into the forest we see the Matapalo and Date Palmtrees along with a great variety of birds species including the quetzal and bell bird, alongwith flocks of howler monkeys. We eventually arrive at the Bastilla Eco Lodge, in theheart of the mountains, to be welcomed by our team and where we can finally relax afterour 5 day trek.

Meals: B, L, D Accom: Eco Lodge Trek time: 7hrs

Today we have a full free day at La Bastilla Eco Lodge where we can join in the activitiesof the local communities. Tonight we enjoy a celebratory meal to mark the end of anincredible challenge.

Meals: B, D Accom: Eco Lodge

DAY 8 - Transfer to the airport

After leaving camp we trek 2hrs to the Peñas Blancas Massif National Park, a largemountain on the border of the Jinotega and Matagalpa districts. This is a stunning placethat few have heard of and fewer still have visited, however its virgin rainforest, largewaterfalls, superb viewpoints and rural communities are a wonderful addition to thechallenge. Our trek today will push us much harder so after a traditional breakfast westart our climb through rainforest to the summit. After a packed lunch we descend viathe great Rainbow waterfall where we stop for a swim and then continue to arrive atcamp before sunset.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Camping Trek time: 7hrs

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how to bookTo book on to this challenge, pleasecontact Teenage Cancer Trust:

challenges@teenagecancertrust.org020 7612 0370

● Insurance● Vaccinations - up-to-date on boosters● Spending money

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DAY 5 - Penas Blancas Massif

DAY 9 - Arrive in London

This morning we transfer to Managua airport for our overnight return flight to the UK.

Meals: B, L, D Accom: in flight