There is nothing worse than paying for something, only to find that there are a whole host of hidden costs you haven't been told about. We've all been there at some point, which is why Quest doesn't want to be guilty of this with our projects and expeditions.
Quest Overseas covers all your costs on the ground, but what does that mean? A claim like this varies from organisation to organisation, so it's important that you do your research. With Quest this means all your accommodation and food of course, but that's not all. What you pay covers EVERYTHING you will be doing whilst part of the team. Your travel insurance, all transport, activities (PADI scuba diving courses in Mozambique , the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, ice climbing, the list goes on), all equipment and materials necessary for your team to complete the project and financial support to the project for the months we are not there. Your international flights are not included, but once out in Africa or South America the only things not covered are activities on a handful (literally a handful) of free days, the gifts you buy for friends and family, personal expenses (internet, laundry, snacks etc.) and evening drinks.
Fundraising: Yes it is possible! Applying for grants, sponsored challenges, events and plain hard work - all of these can be very successful but the key is applying early and giving yourself plenty of time to get organised. If you are lucky enough to have a place on one of our teams we will be sending you a detailed fundraising pack and we're always at the end of the phone...so if you're not sure where to start just give us a call. In the meantime, check out some of our Top Tips for Fundraising.
Below are the costs of our team departures for 2012 and 2013. The above should help to explain what they include, our where does the money go page will give you a little more detail. If there is anything you would like clarifying or would like some more information, just contact us.
COST OF QUESTS OVERSEAS 2012 |
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| Journey Name | Start date | End date | Payment to Quest | Project Donation 
What is the donation for?The donation to your project helps to give essential short, medium and long term support for the project site, ensuring the work you do is not only worthwhile but can be continued and maintained, giving genuine benefit to the project. |
GAP YEAR SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Villa Maria Team 1 (with Spanish course) |
4th January | 5th April |
£4,400.00 | £700.00 |
| Bolivia Team 1 (with Spanish course) |
19th February |
24th May |
£4,400.00 | £700.00 |
| Rio | 15th January | 15th April | £4,450.00 | £700.00 |
| Bolivia Team 2 (without Spanish course) |
25th March | 21st June | £3,550.00 | £850.00 |
| Manu, Peru | 1st May | 12th July | £3,550.00 | £750.00 |
GAP YEAR AFRICA |
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| Tanzania Project | 6th January | 19th February | £1,350.00 | £850.00 |
| Tanzania Project & Expedition |
6th January | 1st April | £4,150.00 | £850.00 |
| Kenya Project | 6th January | 19th February | £1,650.00 | £650.00 |
| Kenya Project & Expedition |
6th January | 1st April | £4,250.00 | £650.00 |
| Malawi Project |
17th April | 29th May | £1,350.00 | £850.00 |
SUMMER SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Bolivia Project | 3rd July | 14th August | £1000.00 | £850.00 |
| Andean Exped | 10th July | 23rd August | £2,775.00 | £75.00 |
| Peru Project | 15th July | 13th August | £1000.00 | £700.00 |
| Manu Peru | 10th July | 11th August | £1100.00 | £750.00 |
SUMMER AFRICA |
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| Kenya Project | 5th July | 9th August | £1,450.00 | £550.00 |
| + Kilimanjaro Climb | 5th July |
17th August | £2,695.00 | £550.00 |
| Tanzania | 12th July | 9th August | £1,100.00 | £650.00 |
| + Kilimanjaro Climb | 12th July | 17th August | £2,295.00 | £650.00 |
| Malawi Project | 27th July | 27th August | £1,030.00 | £700.00 |
COST OF QUESTS OVERSEAS 2013 |
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| Journey Name | Start date | End date | Payment to Quest | Project Donation
What is the donation for?The donation to your project helps to give essential short, medium and long term support for the project site, ensuring the work you do is not only worthwhile but can be continued and maintained, giving genuine benefit to the project. |
GAP YEAR SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Villa Maria Team (with Spanish course) |
2nd January | 3rd April |
£4,400.00 | £700.00 |
| Bolivia Team (with Spanish course) |
24th February |
30th May |
£4,400.00 | £700.00 |
| Rio | 6th January | 7th April | £4,450.00 | £700.00 |
GAP YEAR AFRICA |
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| Tanzania Project | 4th January | 17th February | £1,350.00 | £850.00 |
| Tanzania Project & Expedition |
4th January | 31st March |
£4,150.00 | £850.00 |
| Kenya Project | 4th January | 17th February | £1,650.00 | £650.00 |
| Kenya Project & Expedition |
4th January | 31st March |
£4,250.00 | £650.00 |
| Malawi Project |
16th April | 28th May | £1,350.00 | £850.00 |
SUMMER SOUTH AMERICA |
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| Bolivia Project | 2nd July |
13th August | £1000.00 | £850.00 |
| Andean Exped | 9th July | 22nd August | £2,775.00 | £75.00 |
| Peru Project | 14th July |
12th August | £1000.00 | £700.00 |
| Manu Peru | 9th July | 10th August | £1100.00 | £750.00 |
SUMMER AFRICA |
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| Kenya Project | 4th July | 8th August | £1,450.00 | £550.00 |
| + Kilimanjaro Climb | 4th July | 16th August | £2,695.00 | £550.00 |
| Rwanda Project | 4th July | 8th August | £1,000.00 | £850.00 |
| Tanzania | 11th July | 8th August | £1,100.00 | £650.00 |
| + Kilimanjaro Climb | 11th July | 16th August | £2,295.00 | £650.00 |
| African Exped | 11th July | 25th August | £2,775.00 | £75.00 |
| Malawi Project | 19th July | 19th August | £1,030.00 | £700.00 |
| Uganda Project | 19th July | 23rd August | £1,050.00 | £850.00 |