The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most famous expeditions in the world. Take on the world's highest mountain with breathtaking scenery. You can find available dates for the 2023/2024 season on Earth's Edge website as well as sample itinerary, costs and FAQs here.
Take a trek overseas
Are you planning a once-in-a-lifetime experience? If so, you can raise much-needed funds for Irish cancer research and support services, while seeing some of the most stunning scenery in the world.
From trekking Machu Picchu in Peru to climbing Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain, this could be your most adventurous year yet.
Take a look at some of the destinations below, and if none of these treks work for you, no worries! Our friends at Earth's Edge have numerous exciting challenges that you can participate in. You can also use another trek supplier that better suits you.
As overseas treks involve travel, we wish to remind you that public health advice and Government guidelines should always be followed. We will, as always, keep all our campaigns under review to ensure they adhere to public health guidelines. The health and safety of our supporters is our priority.
Trek Everest Base Camp
Trek Machu Picchu
This famous trek along the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu offers an unrivalled combination of stunning scenery and fantastic culture. You can find available dates for the 2023/2024 season on Earth's Edge's website, as well as a sample itinerary, costs, and FAQs, here.
Trek Kilimanjaro
Test your boundaries by taking on Mount Kilimanjaro, known as “The Roof of Africa,” which stands at a mighty 5,896 m. You can find available dates for the 2023/2024 season on Earth's Edge's website, as well as a sample itinerary, costs, and FAQs, here.
FAQs
The approximate cost of the treks start from:
- €3,999 for Kilimanjaro
- €3,299 for Everest Base Camp
- €3,199 for Machu Picchu
"Self-funded" means you personally cover the cost of your trek and directly pay the operator, and you fundraise for the Irish Cancer Society separately. All fundraising will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society - we would be delighted with any donation.
Just sign up with the operator and let us know when you do. After this we can get you your fundraising materials sent out!
"Mixed-funded" means you will fundraise to cover the cost of your trek. We require a minimum donation of €2,500 on top of the trek cost from mixed-funded trekkers.
To sign up, you pay an initial deposit to the operator to secure your place (€399), then you pay the remaining amount to the trek supplier within their agreed time period before departure, while also fundraising a minimum €2,500 for the Irish Cancer Society.
Please note - you will have a direct relationship with the operator regarding payments for your trek. The Irish Cancer Society will not be able to transfer funds to the operator.
With this method we ask that you be transparent to supporters that some of their donations will go to the cost of the trek.
Register with Earth’s Edge or another trek supplier and then contact Georgina at gganly@irishcancer.ie to confirm your registration. We will then send you out your fundraising materials to get you started!
Treks require a good level of fitness to walk the routes. Although some of the days can be fairly short, the trekking can be demanding, with very steep and uneven steps in some places. You will want to have a training schedule to prepare for the trek.
The minimum fundraising amount depends on what funding option you choose. If you choose Mixed-funding you will be required to fundraise a minimum amount of €2,500 for the Irish Cancer Society. If you self-fund the trek, you set your own target. Our fundraising team will be on hand to offer advice and support with your fundraising. If you have any query relating to your fundraising target, do not hesitate to contact the team.
Your trek package and medical requirements are dependent on your chosen trek supplier. The Irish Cancer Society does not coordinate the trek but we are here to help with any aspect of fundraising!
We use the donations you raise to fund cancer research and patient support services in line with our mission to ensure fewer people get cancer and those that do have better outcomes. Cancer research is crucial to improve the prevention, detection and treatment of these cancers.
Contact Georgina at gganly@irishcancer.ie or fill out a form and we will be in touch!
The Irish Cancer Society is committed to the highest standards in fundraising.
