GTQ Event Details

 

The Global Treasure Quest™ will kick off with an event reception in Los Angeles. Teams will arrive at a designated hotel (TBD) to check in, get situated, receive their team laminates and number, and start the event entry process. While you are staying at the hotel, there will be certain rules that we need you to adhere to while under our care, and as part of the entry process to the competition.

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You will be taking part in a number of activities (video interviews, individual and team photos, etc.,) while at the hotel, which are a necessary part of the check-in process in preparation for entering the Global Treasure Quest™ competition. They have been put into an itinerary which you will receive at check-in.

 

Prior to check-in, you should have already received:

• GTQ hotel/contact information and international travel itinerary with your accompanying domestic travel FAQs (via PDF on email)

• GTQ Welcome and Arrival Pack (via PDF on email, with our travel itinerary)

• GTQ Event Bible & Competition Rules (via PDF on email)

• Affidavit/Release Form for our insurers (via Adobe Sign on email)

• All country CDC vaccination information

• Competition Screen Name Form

• Your GTQ day backpack that must be used during the competition

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And then during the check-in process, you will also receive:​

• Final check of passport

• GTQ luggage tags with your team name and number​

• Your GTQ T-shirt​​

• Hotel key card and room number

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Global Treasure Quest™ Competition Overview

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There are literally millions of people who watch "The Amazing Race" or "Survivor" and say to themselves, “I’d love to do that, but the chances of them picking me are slim to none.” Well, this is the chance of a lifetime where you control your own destiny. Are you ready to ditch that routine of vacation tourism that can become so predictable? GTQ has a bit of everything, from off-the-beaten-path travel, an exciting and competitive treasure quest in each country, prizes, some "give back" opportunities to make a real impact in the places we visit, and a chance to win $50,000 and be crowned the Global Treasure Quest Champions™.

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In each of the five countries we visit, 20 teams of 2 and our "Reality TV's Ultimate Stars" teams, will be given a set of clues on the morning of the competition day to where the treasure is hidden. The first team to solve enough clues, team challenges and contests, dares, trivia and scavenger hunt-type tasks to find the treasure box and unlock it, wins the 1st place treasure. To receive additional clues that get more specific in finding the treasure, each team will be able to participate in “country challenges” that once correctly finished, offer them an additional advantage that gets their team closer to the treasure. There is also a hidden advantage a team can find during the "Adventure Day" and the "Impact Day." Each additional clue and advantage gets teams closer and closer to the hidden treasure box, with the final clue putting them in very close proximity. Then, it's an all out hunt until teams find the treasure box.

 

Each team will carry a phone and once the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place “treasure” is found, all teams will be called/texted that the treasure hunt is over for that country. The final evening, after the competition, we will have a “Commissioning of Prizes” dinner, where we will announce the winners and give out the prizes as well as a "GTQ Advantage" to the first-place team to be used during the final country event and the quest to find the treasure chest, win the $50,000 prize, and be crowned the Global Treasure Quest Champions™. 

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Inside the Treasure Chest

 

The treasure chest is about the size of a toaster (18" x 8" x 8") and will be locked and hidden somewhere unique in each country and inconspicuously guarded by one of our national contacts on the day of the competition. It will be locked, and each team must win the "key" by performing a "key task" at the beginning of each competition day in each country.

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There are three golden tickets inside the treasure chest: 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place. 

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1st Place: The first team to find the treasure chest takes the 1st-place golden ticket and receives $1,000 each in cash and prizes as well as an additional “GTQ Advantage” that can be used during the final quest for the "$50,000 Ultimate Treasure."

 

2nd Place: The second team to find the treasure chest takes the 2nd-place golden ticket and receives $500 each in cash and prizes.

 

3rd Place: The third team to find the treasure chest takes the 3rd-place golden ticket and receives $250 each in cash and prizes

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The Final Quest...winning the $50,000 Ultimate Treasure

 

Each team has a chance to become the Global Treasure Quest Champions™ and share the Ultimate Treasure of $50,000 on the FINAL leg of the trip in the 5th and LAST country we visit. Some teams will just have a better advantage as the first of the 4 countries we visit, the team that wins in that country receives a 1st place prize as well as an "Advantage" to be used during the Final Quest in the last country. During the Adventure and Impact days, there will be opportunities to earn/or find "Advantages" to be used during The Final Quest as well. 

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Global Treasure Quest™ will spend three days in each country.

 

Day 1: This is an Adventure Day, where everyone will experience the uniqueness that each country has to offer—the culture, the food, the unique adventures, and the people. Some of the adventures and excursions may include cage-diving with great white sharks, zip-lining in Cusco, snorkeling with seals, swimming under Fijian waterfalls, enjoying a canopy tour in New Zealand; participating in a Fijian cultural flower dance ceremony, going on a Ngorongoro Crater safari, visiting the Lord of the Rings Hobbiton, taking the Inka Train to Machu Picchu, and so much more!

 

Day 2: The Global Treasure Quest™ competition

 

Day 3: This is an Impact Day. If there is a standstill in the competition, a final clue will be given to every team in the morning. At that time, it will be a race to the finish, as the clue will get each team within 50 feet of the hidden treasure. Then, the afternoon will be spent making a positive impact in a school, animal sanctuary, orphanage, or community. Typically at least a half-day will be used to "give back" in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing, and enhancing the needs of others. From distributing food to a needy community to working with an orphanage or school, we will be working with a variety of NGOs that are making an impact in that country.

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*After the "Commissioning of Prizes" dinner, we will announce our next destination and prepare to depart to the next country.

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Global Treasure Quest™ Team Entry Requirements

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• Total cost per person: $14,500 entry fee.

• Deposit: $2,500 per person (part of the total cost)

• The GTQ competition has 20 teams made up of 2 competitors per team and 2 "Reality TV's Ultimate Stars" teams.

• You may enter as a team or individually. If you are single, you will be paired with another single competitor of the same gender (unless requested differently).

• Valid passport for travel with enough passport pages for the entire competition

• After acceptance, all mandatory forms must be signed and completed

• Must be over 18

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Global Treasure Quest™ Competition Specifics

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Global Treasure Quest™ is a challenging and exciting team-based global adventure competition that involves various aspects, including language barriers, cultural diversity, logistical hurdles, teamwork dynamics, competition pressure, and creative problem-solving.

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• Language Obstacles: Teams may encounter language barriers while traveling to different countries. This could include difficulties in communicating with locals, reading signs and directions, or understanding customs and traditions due to language differences.

• Team Dynamics: Effective teamwork is crucial for success in this competition. Teams will need to work together, communicate efficiently, and solve problems collaboratively. Understanding and leveraging each team member's strengths can be vital.

• Competition Pressure: The competitive aspect adds a layer of pressure. Teams are racing against each other to solve clues, complete challenges and dares, pivot when hitting a dead-end, and finish scavenger-type hunts within the given time frame in the quest to find the treasure chest.

• YouTube Travel Competition Series: The event is planned to be a YouTube travel competition series, which means that it will be documented, filmed, and shared with a wider audience. This format will bring the travel experiences and challenges to life for viewers.

• Limited Participation: The event is limited to 20 teams of 2 participants each and 2 "Reality TV's Ultimate Stars" teams. This limited number of participants ensures greater odds at winning and a more personalized and exclusive experience.

• All-Inclusive Entry Fee: The $14,500 per person entry fee covers a comprehensive range of services and expenses, making it a hassle-free adventurous competition. These inclusions include:

  • International Airfare: Participants don't need to worry about booking flights; it's all taken care of.

  • Quality Hotels: Accommodations are provided in top-tier hotels, ensuring comfort and quality.

  • Meals: Three meals a day are included, allowing participants to enjoy local cuisines without additional costs.

  • Transportation: All transportation needs within the competition and travel itinerary are covered.

  • Competition Per Diems and Expenses: Expenses related to competition tasks and challenges are included.

  • Adventurous Excursions: Participants can look forward to exciting adventures and activities in each country.

  • Special GTQ day pack to be used during the event and other fun "swag"

  • AND the possibility to win the $50,000 Ultimate Treasure and cash and prizes during the GTQ competition.

• Single Competitors Welcome: While teams of two are the primary focus, the event also welcomes single competitors. This allows individuals to participate and paired with a suitable teammate.

• Online Registration: Register online at globaltreasurequest.com.