Challenges Abroad

10 May - 17 May 2025
04 October – 14 October 2025

Take on a challenge abroad

Why not take a challenge abroad? We’ve selected two fantastic challenges you can be part of. As well as raising much-needed funds to support Rowans Hospice, you will also get to meet other people doing it for Charity, experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip and experience a new culture!

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Spain: Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago explores the eighth and final section of the French Way, the most traditional and best known of all the pilgrims’ ways to Santiago de Compostela. During the 5-day walk, we traverse the hilly landscapes of Galicia, passing numerous points of cultural and historical interest along the way.

When: Friday, 10 May 2025 – Friday, 17 May 2025
Length: 8 days
Where: Spain
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

For more information and to book your challenge visit The Different Travel Company’s website.

 

India: Home of the Dalai Lama & Hospice Project

Take on this four-day trek through the Indian Himalayas and home of the Dalai Lama – Dharamshala. You will also get the chance to spend two days giving back to the community at their hospice project.

When: Friday, 04 October 2025 – Monday, 14 October 2025
Length: 11 days
Where: India
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

For more information and to book your challenge visit The Different Travel Company’s website.

 

Himalays

Important Information

The Different Travel Company’s pricing is inclusive of all flights, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and any permits required as mentioned in the itinerary. ATOL protected. Different Travel works with local businesses abroad and provides advice on offsetting carbon.​

Sponsorship

Spain: Camino de Santiago

Self-funding
£345 registration fee + £1,650 balance = £1,995 total

Sponsorship
£345 registration fee + £3,300 fundraising minimum [£1,650 to charity].​

India: Home of the Dalai Lama & Hospice Project

Self-Funding
£395 registration fee + £1,995 balance = £2,390 total

Sponsorship
£395 registration fee + £3,990 fundraising minimum [£1,995 to charity].​

How to sign up

STEP 1 – Book your chosen trip via The Different Travel Company’s Website
STEP 2 – We will get in touch with you once Different Travel lets us know you’re taking part.
STEP 3 – Create your Just Giving page, share with friends and family and start collecting sponsorship.
STEP 4 – Countdown to the trip and let us know how it all went! We would love to see your pictures from the trip.

Book your place (Spain) Book your place (India)

Would you like to speak to the Team before booking your challenge? Get in touch via the form below.​

Enquire about the trips!

  •  28 March 2024 - 31 October 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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