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Requirements for the Mount Everest Base Camp Challenge

General Requirements
  • must be 18 years of age
  • must be in good health
  • must be very physically fit
  • must have a positive attitude
  • must have a teamwork mentality
  • must have a strong desire to help the children of Nepal
Sponsorship Requirements

The cost of this trip is US $3,450.00. This price covers the following:

Trek Fee - US $1,450.00
· US $350 GVN Deposit - A US $350 non-refundable deposit to be paid to GVN when you apply to join the climb team. This fee covers administration, marketing, program information and communication. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable and if you decide not to participate, your deposit will go directly to our partner in Nepal and to the Nepali children.
· US $1100 Trek Fee - will go to our travel partner who will plan all of the logistical aspects of this trip.

Children's Fund Fee - US $2,000
75% of the money donated will go directly to our Nepal Partner. This money will go towards improving orphanages, building an orphanage and assisting sexually assaulted minors. 15% will go towards general operational support, 5% will be dedicated towards ensuring that all money sent to community organizations abroad is being used appropriately, and 5% will go towards educating individuals both here and abroad about the specific issues our target communities face (specifically HIV/AIDS, Environmental Destruction, Starvation etc.). Please note that WorldPay takes a 4.5% commission for credit card purchases before GVN receives the funds. Donations made to GVN by American donors are tax-deductible. Non-US donors cannot receive a tax-exemption.

The Trek Fee includes:
  • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in a four star hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights before and 2 nights after the trek)
  • All meals on a full board basis while on the hike (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and back from Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Airport Tax
  • Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
  • All surface transportation to and from airports
  • Necessary equipment such as sleeping bag, down jacket, etc
  • A guide
  • Necessary porters
  • Rescue help if needed
The Trek Fee does not include:
  • International flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Required travel insurance
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, beverages, gifts, calls, laundry, etc.
  • All meals while in Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing while in Kathmandu
  • Local transportation while in Kathmandu (excluding all hotel/airport transfers)
  • Visa for Nepal
  • Gratuities
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of the Global Volunteer Network, First Environmental Trekking Ltd. and Volunteer Services Nepal.
Please note: GVN/VSN reserves the right to determine the dissemination of funds.

A4A Sponsorship Fees (only applies to A4A volunteers) - £ 1000
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