FAQ
Question: Do I need to be a skilled navigator to take part?
Answer: In short – no. The route will be led by guides with knowledge of the area. At regular intervals we will meet up with our support team and medical staff. Compass’s are mandatory safety items and must be carried at all times and you will be shown how to use them during training days and when out on the ground. You should not be required to use them during the trek
Question: What provision can I expect in the case of injury or illness during the event?
Answer: A full medical team will be on hand throughout the Indo Ultra. They will be regularly monitoring your progress, treating minor ailments such as foot injuries and ensuring you stay fit and healthy throughout the event. In extreme cases of injury, however unlikely, we have a helicopter and team of ex-pat doctors standing by in Jakarta.
Question: What happens when I arrive in Indonesia?
Answer: When you arrive in Indonesia you’ll be met by a team representative who’ll direct you to the group transportation. You will then travel with your fellow trekkers to the hotel www.fm7hotel.com which is close to the airport. You will overnight in this hotel for a little R&R. There will then be an early start the following morning when all trekkers will travel on mass to the hotel near the start point for full briefings and kit checks. This journey will take approximately 5 hours but there will be ample opportunity during the drive to stop for photographs and refreshment breaks. The trek commences the following day.
Question: What sort of people typically take part in this type of trek?
Answer: Everyone and anyone! Different people come for different reasons and you can expect to meet people of both sexes, all ages and greatly varying ability. You don’t need to be an elite athlete for these types of treks but you will need piles of determination and a thirst for challenge and adventure.
Question: Will there be lots of beasties and dangerous animals in the jungle?
Answer: The jungles of South East Asia are very different from those of Central America. The jungles of Indonesia are referred to as ‘clean’ in the respect that there are insects of all shapes and sizes, and many wild animals in such a pristine environment, but that chances of coming into contact with any of these animals are very slight and the amount of insects that actually bite are very few, the mosquito being the main culprit at certain times of the year. Animals are more afraid of us than we are of them and you will be extremely lucky to have a sightings of animals such as the Rhino or leopard. We also will have several national park rangers accompanying us who have great knowledge of the resident flora and fauna who will be on hand to advise and offer guidance.
Question: How do I convince sponsors that its not a holiday?
Answer: None of these challenges could be considered to be a holiday. You will need to spend months training and fundraising, before undertaking a demanding physical challenge. All three of these elements take time effort and commitment. You will be training for many months to get fit, raising thousands of pounds for charity, and then undertaking a physically demanding challenge. Participating Indo Ultra Trek starts long before you depart. It takes time, effort, dedication and commitment and is far from just a holiday.
Question: what should I expect?
Answer: Many of the host countries we operate in are are less developed than the UK. Internal infrastructures are often limited; roads are rough and facilities basic. We maintain the highest standards of hygiene (that a wilderness environment permits), but if you’re after a five-star holiday, forget this type of adventure. If, however, you are seeking an adrenaline-filled challenging adventure abroad, and relatively active, then the Indo trek has plenty to offer you.
Question: how fit do I need to be?
Answer: The very nature of the Indo Trek means a certain level of fitness is required. Our challenges are designed to be demanding, as you need to earn your sponsorship money, so getting fit is part of the challenge. Fitness Training notes will be made available at the meetings and we recommend you spend two to three months before your trip getting fit and building up stamina. You do not need to be professional in your chosen sport but the more prepared you are the more you will enjoy the trek. Only you can judge how fit you are and what you are capable of achieving so be sensible but adventurous. Don’t forget people are sponsoring you to undertake a challenge. Set yourself realistic goals, but remember that the more prepared you are, the more you will enjoy the challenge.
”I, am worried that I, am not fit enough, do you think I can do it!”
Most people start out thinking this way, but if you prepare in plenty of time by training and have the right mental attitude you will be amazed at what you can achieve, this challenge has been designed to be achievable for most people for average fitness
“Will I be in safe hands”?
Your safety, and that of the rest of the group, is our highest priority, the whole trip is led by experienced guides both from the UK and Indonesia itself, the leaders are selected for their experience in harsh wilderness environments, knowledge of travel in remote areas, friendliness & approachable, sense of humor and ability to safely and effectively deal with any situation that arises.
“What is the food and accommodation like”?
For most people, the attraction of traveling to different countries and remote areas are the new sights and experiences, sometimes new experience scan make life, harder or more inconvenient than you may like, such as toilet hygiene or different food, or simply a different attitude to solving problems, this is all part of the challenge, let’s be honest here you are in the Jungle? You WILL be out of your comfort zone! Sandbaggers will answer any questions you may have on the trip,
