General Information & Mandatory Kit

Question: Do I need to be a skilled navigator to take part?
Answer:  In short – no. The route will be marked with coloured tapes at regular intervals and your progress will be continually monitored by support vehicles, staff and checkpoints.  Map and compass are mandatory safety items and must be carried at all times but it is entirely possible to complete the stages without referring to them.

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.

Question:  Where should I book my flights?
Answer:  Depending on where you are flying from you could book your flights through a number of operators. For 2012 your target destination will be Jakarta on the island of Java. Many airlines operate to this island hub and some excellent rates can be found from various discount flight services. Entry and exit dates and full transfer information from the airport to the start location are included in the welcome pack.

Question:  What happens when I arrive in Indonesia?
Answer: When you arrive in Indonesia you’ll be met by a race representative who’ll direct you to the group transportation. You will then travel with your fellow competitors to the race hotel www.fm7hotel.com which is close to the airport. You will overnight in this hotel for whilst remaining competitors arrive. There will then be an early start the following morning when all competitors will travel on mass to the race village 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 race commences the following day when you will be transported by boat to the start point.

Question:  What sort of people typically take part in this event?
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 events but you will need piles of determination and a thirst for challenge and adventure.

Question:  How much will the whole trip cost me?
Answer: Entry fee is £1490 ($2444), for UK citizens an Indonesian visa costs $25 (USD) and flights vary (depending on when you book them) from £400 to £700. Participants from other countries should check for specific visa requirements. You may need to buy some equipment (e.g. a hammock). All in, the trip should be realistic on a budget of less than £2300 ($3773).

Question:  Can I contact other participants or experts for advice?
Answer:  No problem. Drop us a line and we’ll happily put you in touch with a range of people who have taken part in these type of events over the last few years. This is a great way to learn about the trip, to decide if it’s for you and to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead.

Water

There will be plenty of water. Water will be issued in 1 or 2L bottles and your initial daily allowance will be 12ltrs. You will be replenished each morning and evening as well as at the checkpoints on each stage. There will be extra water should you need it – don’t allow yourself to dehydrate! Do not share water from opened bottles from which you have been drinking with others – this is how problems spread. Unless in a dire emergency, do not drink water from other sources.

Food

Enough food for six days. Remember you will be required to demonstrate a minimum of 2500 calories per day for five days at registration. Please click here to view our highly recommended Mountain House Food range.