3rd Annual Tour of Hope Charity Challenge: Cycle with a Purpose
8th – 22nd Nov 2008
Join the tour to raise funds for educational and healthcare support for the prevention and treatment of Cervical Cancer to Asian developing communities. Funds raised will go to Jhpiego (a Johns Hopkins University nonprofit affiliate). Please click here to support Jhpiego.
| When: | November 8 - 22, 2008 – 15 days / 14 nights |  |
| Where: | From Chiang Rai to Bangkok, about 1,212 Km | |
| What: | Bicycle trip, with vehicles for back up and support. (Cyclists can cycle the whole journey or parts of it). |
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| Who: | Any individual or organisation with similar vision | |
| Why: | To raise funds to promote awareness and hope for those who are and those who may become affected by cervical cancer. | |
| How: | You can help by: - Participating as cyclist; - Sponsoring or supporting a cyclist; - Obtaining financial pledges; - Providing logistics support and - Promoting the event. |
Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among women worldwide, with an estimated 493,000 new cases and 274,000 deaths per year. In general terms, it is more common in developing countries, where > 80% of cases occur. More than 50% of the disease burden is in Asia.
Early detection is currently the most effective way for cervical cancer control in these countries.
Please visit
www.thetourofhope.com
for more information!
Summary of Itinerary
| Sector 1 - Singapore to Satun | ||||
| Day | Location | Description | Km | Meals |
| 01 8/Nov | Chiang Rai | Arrive Chiang Rai - meet up with group, trip briefing and welcome dinner. | 0 | D |
| 02 9/Nov | Phrao | Ride to Phrao | 120 | B L D |
| 03 10/Nov | Chiang Mai | Ride to Chiang Mai | 100 | B L D |
| 04 11/Nov | Phayao | Ride to Chaeson national park | 100 | B L D |
| 05 12/Nov | Lampang | Ride to Lampang | 103 | B L D |
| 06 13/Nov | Phrae | Ride to Phrae | 107 | B L D |
| 07 14/Nov | Uttaradit | Ride to Uttaradit | 75 | B L D |
| 08 15/Nov | Sukhothai | Ride to Sukhothai | 91 | B L D |
| 09 16/Nov | Sukhothai | Rest day – or easy ride through around Sukothai area | 45 | B |
| 10 17/Nov | Kampeng Phet | Ride to Kampeng Phet | 83 | B L D |
| 11 18/Nov | Nakorn Sawan | Ride to Nakorn Sawan | 124 | B L D |
| 12 19/Nov | Singburi | Ride to Singburi | 102 | B L D |
| 13 20/Nov | Ayutthaya | Ride to Ayutthaya | 92 | B L D |
| 14 21/Nov | Bangkok | Ride around ancient city ride to Bangkok – transfer MIPH. | 70 | B L D |
| 15 22/Nov | Bangkok | Free day in Bangkok / Pack bikes, before transfer to the airport for onward flights. | 0 | B |
| Total | 1212 | |||
| Service Charge Per Person in USD | |||||||
| Description | 4-5 Riders | 6-9 Riders | 10-15 Riders | 16-20 Riders | 21-25 Riders | SGL SUP | Bike Rental |
| Chiang Rai - Bangkok | 1475 | 1350 | 1275 | 1225 | 1150 | 335 | 130 |
N.B. We can supply bike rental – but we only have Hybrid 7220 available at this time.
Includes
- Air-Con, support vehicle(s) rigged for All water and snacks whilst riding
- (6-9 Riders 1 Guide 1 Minibus, 10-15 Riders 2 Guides 1 Minibus, 16+ Riders 2 Guides 2 Minibuses)
- Accommodation Driver and Guide.
- All meals where stated in itinerary
- All client accommodation for 14 nights on a twin share basis.
- Entrance fee where mentioned
- Thai English Speaking Guide(s)
Excludes
- Any domestic / international Flights.
- Bike Hire / Spares.
- Personal expenses (laundry, tel, alcoholic drinks, tip...).
- Personal insurance.
- Any visa fees or departure taxes.
- Any services non-mentioned in the itinerary.
