Great Wall Of China Trek 2027

Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the Great Wall of China. Trek through rugged landscapes and ancient sections with a friendly group, reaching breathtaking viewpoints along the way.

When?

12th to the 21st October 2027

The Challenge
A moderate to challenging five days of trekking, walking 6 – 7 hours a day on a remote section of the Great Wall. Join #TeamDevine to raise essential funds to support our children’s hospice and make a difference to the lives of the families we support. This is a nine day adventure with time in Beijing at the start and end.

The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure on the planet. The Wall was built, rebuilt and maintained from as early as the 7th Century BC to protect the Chinese empire from invaders. It stretches approximately 8850 km (5500 miles) across the rolling hills of northern China to the sea. Many sections of the Wall are unrestored, scarred by battles of the past. A visit to the Great Wall is an opportunity to step back into history and marvel at the ingenuity and tenacity of the Chinese dynasties and the millions of soldiers who defended their land.

This trek takes you to a remote section of the Great Wall of China, from Gubeikou to Jinshanling and Simatai. Not only will you trek on the wall itself, meticulously built and restored over thousands of years, but you will also have the opportunity to trek through wild and remote landscapes with distant views of green rolling hills, mountain peaks and with one of the great wonders of the world as the backdrop. Staying in guesthouses throughout the trek allows you to gain an understanding of authentic Chinese culture as you discover more about the lifestyle of the local people and also taste some incredible local cuisine.

Every step you take will help Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service to provide vital care and support to local children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.

This trip is operated by The Different Travel Company (ATOL no 6706) on behalf of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service (Registered Charity no.1118947). The flight-inclusive holiday in this brochure is financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to www.caa.co.uk.

Interesting in finding out more? Join our FREE Information evening.

Join us for a FREE Information Evening at our Hospice in Maidenhead on Tuesday 19th May, 6pm to 8pm.

📍 Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, Snowball Hill, Maidenhead SL6 3LU

Cost

Fundraising Model A: (Self-funding costs)

£395 registration fee then pay the balance of £2,625* due 20th July 2027.
Plus £1,500 sponsorship target (excluding Gift Aid.)
£1,200 (80%) of the sponsorship must be received by Alexander Devine by 1st October 2027.
The final £300 (20%) must be received within 1 month of returning from the trip.

*The balance will be used to pay the trip costs. Sponsorship will help fund out vital service. Trip costs are based on the overall group size and are subject to change. This is the most you will be required to pay.

Fundraising Model B: (Full sponsorship)

£395 registration fee plus £3,995 raised in sponsorship (excluding Gift Aid.)
£3,196 (80%) of the sponsorship must be received by Alexander Devine by 20th July 2027.
The final £799 (20%) must be received within 1 month of returning from the trip.
Part of this sponsorship will go towards the cost of the trek with the remainder helping fund our vital service.

How to sign up

You can sign up now on The Different Travel Company website.

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