Press Release 
8 June 2021

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ADVENTURE OPERATOR CREATES TRAVEL CHALLENGES WITH A CONSCIENCE
Gane and Marshall Launches Collection Of Eco Challenges, Including New Hadrian's Wall Coast To Coast Trek 

Family-run wildlife and adventure specialist, Gane and Marshall, has launched a collection of small-group, “Eco Challenges” in the UK & Ireland, Norway, France, Kenya and Tanzania, all designed with a light environmental footprint and climate care funding included. 

The inspiring “Eco Challenges”, ideal for families with older children and small groups of friends, range from moderate to extreme, from four days to ten in length, and encompass a range of activities, including trekking, biking and kayaking. Each of the adventures can be tailored to suit the strength and fitness level of the group. 

All challenges are operated under Gane and Marshall's new environmental policy, which includes the allocation of 10 per cent of the tour operator's pre-tax profits to environmental causes, and carbon-offsetting of all flights booked for customers included as standard. 

The “Eco Challenges” have been designed for private groups of a maximum of eight people, plus support staff, guides and camp crew, where applicable. Gane and Marshall will also release a number of dates for “open” challenges, where individuals, couples or groups of two or three can join an existing group departure, which has spots available. Dates for open group departures will be published on the website as they become available, and enquiries can be made to Gane and Marshall.

 Within the UK, the “Eco Challenges” include the new-to-Gane and Marshall Hadrian's Wall Coast to Coast Trek (England), the Snowdonia Three Thousands (Wales) and the West Highland Way Trek (Scotland). In Europe, there is a triple discipline adventure in the Verdon Gorge, Provence (France), the Ireland End to End Bike Challenge (Ireland) and an Arctic dog sled challenge (Norway). The East Africa Eco Challenges, with carbon offset flights, include Gane and Marshall classics, Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) and Mt. Kenya (Kenya). 

NEW to Gane and Marshall: Hadrian's Wall – Coast To Coast Trek (England)
Level: Tough
From the estuary west of Carlisle to the North Sea coast, east of Newcastle, lies a cross section of spectacular English countryside. This is the location for a six-night demanding trek which will see participants cross Britain from coast to coast, walking across farmland, through forests, and over hills and high moorland, with ever-changing, sensational views. Historical evidence of Britain's Roman history will be found in abundance, on and around the wall built for Roman emperor, Hadrian. Walkers will cover an average of 16 miles per day, often on hilly terrain.
Price: From £1,480pp, including qualified guide, baggage transfers, all meals from days 2-8, based on sharing twin hotel/guesthouse rooms.
Season: April to September.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over. 

West Highland Way Trek – Lodge-Based (Scotland)
Level: Tough
Beginning just north of Glasgow, the full West Highland Way tracks 95 miles through beautiful Scottish scenery, ending at Fort William, in the foothills of Ben Nevis. This is an iconic and challenging trek. Gane and Marshall offers the full seven-night trek with comfortable hotel and B&B accommodation en route.
Price: From £1,478pp, including qualified guide, baggage transfers, all meals from days 1-7, based on sharing twin hotel/guesthouse rooms.
Season: May to September.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over. 

West Highland Way Express – Camping (Scotland)
Level: Tough
This is an abbreviated, three-night version of the West Highland Way trek, but camping-based. Participants will walk some of the most scenic sections of the famous route, delving into Glen Coe, Kinlochleven, and ending in the foothills of Ben Nevis. There is the option to extend the walk and add on a Ben Nevis climb (with one extra night camping and lunch at additional cost).
Price: From £578pp, including qualified guide, baggage transfers, breakfasts, three lunches, one dinner and camping pitches. Extra day for Ben Nevis climb additional.
Season: May to September.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over. 

Snowdonia Three Thousands (Wales)
Level: Very Tough
Adventurers will conquer 15 (!) 3,000+ ft summits in three full days on this four-night, long weekend in Wales. Trekkers will get to know some of the most impressive parts of Snowdonia, with its towering mountains and airy ridges, as they tackle 15 iconic Welsh Peaks such as Glyder Fawr (3,284ft), Tryfan (3,011ft), Carnedd Llewelyn (3,490ft), and Snowdon (3,560ft).Price: From £830pp, including qualified guide, transfers, accommodation (twin/double rooms at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis or similar), all meals including hotel breakfasts, three-course dinners and picnic boxes on the trekking days.
Season: May to September.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 16 and over. 

Ireland End To End – Great Atlantic Way Bike Ride (Ireland) 
Level: Very Tough
From Mizen Had in the south to Malin Head in the north, this famous bike ride covers much of the famous Wild Atlantic Way, bringing riders to dramatic sea cliffs, beautiful sandy beaches, and to charismatic Irish villages. This substantial, eight-night challenge is best suited to experienced cyclists.
Price: From £1,990pp, including qualified guide, baggage transfers, hotel accommodation on twin/double basis (with single room upgrade option), all breakfasts and lunches, dinner first and last night.
Season: May to September.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 16 and over. 

Verdon Triple - Kayak, Trek & Bike (France)
Level: Tough
Located in the south of France, the Verdon Gorge forms the heart of Green Provence. This is the biggest canyon in Europe, with truly breath-taking landscapes, making it the perfect setting for a three-night, multi-activity challenge incorporating kayaking, trekking & biking.
Price: From £885pp, including an experienced guide, road bikes, kayak hire, three nights' hotel accommodation in Pallud Sur Verdon, three breakfasts, three dinners & two lunches. Train fare or international flights are additional.
Season: April to mid-June, and September to October.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over. 

Arctic Dog Sled Challenge (Norway)
Level: Tough
After flying to Longyearbyen in the Arctic Circle, adventurers will have time to explore this historic and remote settlement. The following day they will embark on a tough challenge to dog sled across Spitsbergen, far into the Arctic Circle in demanding polar conditions. The four-night challenge also includes a two-night stay at an Arctic cabin.  
Price: From £2,270pp, including dog sledding expedition, qualified guide, dog sled and dog team, arctic suits, boots and gloves, two hotel nights in Longyearbyen (B&B basis) and two nights at a remote cabin (full board basis). International flights are additional.
Season: March to April.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 16 and over. 

Point Lenana Mt Kenya (Kenya)
Level: Tough
At 4,985m, Lenana is the third highest of Mt. Kenya's summits, and the only one accessible to trekkers without mountaineering skills. The six-night itinerary combines two of the most splendid routes on the mountain – Sirimon and Naro Moru. Using one of the gentlest ascent trails to the peaks and with an extra acclimatisation day included at 4,200m, it has an excellent summit success record.
Price: From £1,170pp, including Mt Kenya park fees, qualified guides, mountain camp crew, tents, all meals, and two hotel nights. International flights are additional.
Season: Late December to March, and June to October.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over. 

Kilimanjaro – Rongai 7 (Tanzania)  
Level: Very Tough
Trekkers can summit the majestic Kilimanjaro on this Rongai eight-night climb itinerary, via Second Cave and Mawenzi Tarn, going for Uhuru Peak through Gilman's Point and descending via Marangu Route. This route offers a gentle ascent profile and a day for rest and acclimatisation at the beautiful Mawenzi Tarn. The apex is the steep trail up to Gilman's Point and round to the Roof of Africa, Uhuru Point.
Price: From £2,050pp, including Kilimanjaro park fees, qualified guides, mountain camp crew, tents, all meals, and two hotel nights. International flights are additional.
Season: Late December to March, and June to October.
Age Range: Typically, suitable for adults and children aged 16 and over.

Gane and Marshall has recently been accepted as a member of ABTOT Travel Trade Association. This provides customers with added peace of mind, secure in the knowledge that Gane and Marshall is fully bonded for non-flight holiday packages, as well packages including flights through the company's ATOL licence. The standards for ABTOT membership include substantial experience of tour operation and good financial management. Gane and Marshall has also recently had the AALA (Adventure Activities Licence) renewed by UK Gov Health and Safety Executive. 

For more information & to book, go to www.ganeandmarshall.com or call 01822 600 600. 

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About Gane and Marshall 
Founded in 1991 as an adventure trekking company, specialising in Kilimanjaro climbs, Gane and Marshall has evolved to become one of the UK's leading providers of tailor-made wildlife & adventure holidays around the world.  

The tour operator, which prides itself on delivering off-the-beaten-track travel experiences in safe hands, whether that's an Africa safari, an Arctic cruise, wild-life watching in Finland or an adventure trek in Nepal, provides bespoke holidays to Africa, Antarctica, Southeast Asia, Japan, China, the Galapagos, India, Costa Rica, Indian Ocean Islands, Canada & more. 

Gane and Marshall employs an expert team of travel consultants, all with at least 20 years' experience in their specialist sector.  Each holiday is managed from start to finish by a dedicated member of the team, who is able to draw upon their extensive knowledge of the destination to provide the best possible experience for the client. 

Gane and Marshall is an ATOL and ABTOT bonded holiday company. 

For more information, please go to www.ganeandmarshall.com or call 01822 600 600.