We all have them – those friends and family members who are simply impossible to buy for. Don't waste time scouring the shops or searching endlessly online, make it easy on yourself and give a truly unique present this Christmas– gift vouchers from specialist tour operator Global Adventure Challenges.

Available in any amount from £25 upwards, the vouchers can be redeemed against the registration fee of any challenge* – the perfect present! With a programme of more than 100 overseas and UK-based experiences, the choice is theirs!

New for 2016 is a cycle ride from Mount Kilimanjaro to the Ngorongoro Crater. The 350km route offers not only some fantastic biking but also some of the best sights that Africa has to offer. Starting on the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, participants cycle through Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks – home to some of the planet's most amazing wildlife. Cycling further, the route then goes through Maasai villages to eventually finish at the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater.

Prices for the nine-day challenge start from £2,098pp for those self-funding or participants can pay a £399 registration fee and then raise a minimum of £3,400 for a charity of their choice. This price includes flights from London to Kilimanjaro, accommodation in twin-share tents (while cycling) and in a hotel at the start and finish of the challenge, all meals (except lunch on day 8), bike hire, a Global Adventure Challenges leader from the UK and an English speaking doctor travelling with the group. Departs 15th October 2016.

For those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground, familiar favourite the Great Wall of China trek is back. The incredible five-day challenge follows this magnificent structure over watchtowers and mountains, through historic battlements and to the top of the 'Heavenly Ladder' at Mutianyu .The highlight must certainly be helping to repair the Badaling Old Section of the Great Wall where trekkers get to place their own brick in the wall – leaving a lasting imprint of their challenge. This immensely special privilege is unique to Global Adventure Challenges. Departing on 7th May and 15th October 2016, prices are from £1,724pp on a self-funding basis or participants can pay the £349 registration fee and raise a minimum of £2,750 for a charity of their choice. This includes return flights from London to Beijing, all transfers, accommodation and meals and a Global Adventure Challenges leader from the UK.

The Inca Trail continues to prove popular with departures on 22nd April, 6th August and 11th November 2016. Trekkers will follow the ancient route of the Incas, explore the Andes and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu on this spectacular five-day trek in Peru. Prices are from £1,898pp on a self-funding basis or participants can pay the £299pp registration fee and raise a minimum of £3,200pp for a charity of their choice. In addition participants will need to pay £200 for a mandatory trekking permit. This cost includes return flights fro London to Cusco, transfers, accommodation, most meals, cooks, tents, English speaking local guides and National Park Fees.

Nearer to home is a cycle ride from London to Paris to coincide with the finale of the Tour de France. Starting in London on 20th July, the 299-mile, 4-day route takes riders through glorious English countryside, to the ferry from Dover to Calais. Once 'French side', the group pushes on cycling along quiet French country lanes, through traditional market towns with views of the rolling green hills of northern France and on to Paris, where the spectacular Eiffel Tower marks the finishing line. Day five is then a free day in the capital to watch the finale of the Tour de France before catching the evening Eurostar back to London. Prices are from £860pp on a self-funding basis or riders can pay a £125 registration fee and opt to raise a minimum of £1,470 for a charity of their choice. This includes transportation by ferry and Eurostar, all accommodation, most meals, English speaking guides, medical support and the transfer of bikes back to the starting venue in London.

For full details of all of the above challenges and all those available for both 2016 and 2017, please go to www.globaladventurechallenges.com.

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* Excluding TrekFest

Notes to Editor:

Global Adventure Challenges has been organising worldwide charity challenge events since the year 2000.  By working with 1,500 different charities, all the events raise essential funds for a wide variety of causes.

With a programme of more than 120 overseas and domestic challenges, they feature everything from trekking the Great Wall of China to white-water rafting down the Zambezi and motorcycling through India. For more information visit www.globaladventurechallenges.com

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