Covid-19 Updates

With Coronavirus having spread to most countries and with constant changes to travel restrictions, we are constantly reviewing our forward calendar of challenge events, to come to responsible decisions based on the wellbeing of all stakeholders.

We wish to continue operating as many of our scheduled challenges as possible and we will continue to do this within the official prevailing rules, regulations, and guidelines, with the welfare of our customers and staff as the top priority.

Over the last 21 years we have taken thousands of people on incredible journeys all over the world; to the summit of Kilimanjaro, exploring the wonder of The Himalaya, discovering new cultures in Asia, the Americas and beyond. This will continue and grow, as we focus on our forward departures and prepare the release of more exciting itineraries for you to enjoy in 2021 onwards.

We value the support we've received from our committed challengers and we look forward to seeing you soon, to take you on your next adventure.

- Stefan Meigh

Action Challenge Director

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We understand that many of our participants have questions and concerns during this time. This is a constantly evolving situation, so we hope that the below information will help inform your decision on the challenge you have booked, or are planning to book.

We have contacted all groups with departures that have been specifically affected by the restrictions put in place by both the UK and other Governments. This currently includes our challenges departing before the end of June 2020 to the following regions: China, Nepal, the Americas, Jordan, Peru, Borneo, Spain & Italy. Due to the current restrictions in place, these challenges are being rescheduled to later dates and all participants have been contacted with the options available to them.

We will be continuously rolling our reviews as the situation continues and will be in touch with each group departing individually as these reviews take place. We've included below, the current statements that apply for each of the countries affected, as well as an FAQ section based on what we've been receiving thus far.

Please be assured that we are continuing to monitor this situation closely and are in contact with our local teams and airlines, as well as monitoring Public Health England, the WHO, and the FCO. To keep up to date on these details too, you can follow the below links:

Coronavirus in the UK:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Travel restriction to individual countries:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

International - World Health Organisation:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

We would like to reiterate that if you are feeling unwell you should NOT turn up to one of our challenges (overseas or the UK), or if you believe you should be in a period of ‘Self Isolation’ (based on the prevailing official government advice and guidelines)

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Trip-Specific Information

Great Wall of China

Our Great Wall of China trips were the first affected in this instance and this meant the postponement of our May & August trips this year.

We are still taking registrations for Autumn 2020, and trips throughout 2021 where we feel optimistic that these challenges will go ahead. Our October 2020 departure is almost full so if you wish to join, you should think about doing this soon!

Currently, all international passenger flights to Beijing will be diverted to 12 designated airports where passengers will be subject to health checks before onward travel to Beijing. Those failing health checks, and those seated close to those who fail health checks may be required to undergo 14 days quarantine where they first landed, before being allowed to travel to Beijing.