If you’re looking to do something really extraordinary in 2016 and put yourself to the test at the same time then how about a challenging expedition?

We work with a number of experts groups who put together accessible expeditions that are so unusual they are usually reserved for scientific or exploratory programmes or military training. They vary in fitness requirements but all of them are very challenging.

The perfect team mates for the treks:

• should be willing to join a team whose shared ambition is to achieve the goal of the expedition.
• should have an adventurous and robust spirit.
• should be over 21, fit and healthy.
• be able to walk up to 25km a day, with ascents and in some cases at altitude or have 2 years motorbike experience for the biking expeditions.
• be able to carry all their own kit and equipment, (some cases this is with the exception of tent and food).
• be able to handle tough climates
• generally have a good sense of humour and enjoy team experiences
• should have the drive to achieve something amazing

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, here are 5 Challenging Expeditions to consider this year

DRC Virunga Trekking Expedition

This Virunga trekking expedition will be an adventure of epic proportions where smoking volcanoes meet endangered mountain gorillas

Mongolia Altai Mountaineering Expedition

Get your crampons ready to blaze new trails on two of the highest peaks in the Siilkhem range on this Mongolia Altai mountaineering expedition.

Spiti Valley Motorbike Adventure

Challenging and inspirational motorbike ride through ‘Little Tibet’ on this Spiti Valley Motorbike Adventure.

Trek To Concordia – A Pakistan Trekking Adventure

A once in a lifetime Pakistan trekking to reach the base camps of three of the world’s 8000 metre peaks.

Madagascar Trekking Expedition | Peak to Sea

A expedition to cross the central massif of the island of Madagascar by foot and raft, climbing the island’s highest peak and rafting to the Indian Ocean.