Peru Inca Trail Challenge

Join this spectacular trekking challenge through the Andes Mountains to discover the lost city of the Incas – Machu Picchu!

Location:
Peru, South America

Dates:
7 - 16 September 2012
2 - 11 November 2012

Distance:
5 day trek to Machu Picchu

Event status:
Registration open

2012 Costs

Registration fee: £449
Minimum sponsorship: £3,465
Or self funding option (no minimum sponsorship): £1,549

The challenge

The original Inca Trail is said to be one of the top ten trekking trails in the world. Peru is one of the most fascinating countries in South America. With its breathtaking landscapes, stunning scenery and mysterious Inca sites, its home to one of the most famous footpaths in the world, the Inca Trail.

The adventure begins in the Inca capital of Cusco, a fascinating city, full of colonial charm, hidden deep in the Andes Mountains. At an altitude of 3,200 metres (10,499 feet), the first day is spent acclimatising by taking a trek around the famous Inca sites surrounding Cusco.

The next day the challenge of conquering the one and only Inca Trail that leads to Machu Picchu begins! This is the world's most important archaeological find and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World!

This classic Inca Trail includes three high mountain passes - the highest being 4,200 metres (13,779 feet). The five day trek will be tough but upon witnessing the sight of Machu Picchu through the Sun gate and the breathtaking views across the Andes, your efforts are much more than worthwhile.

Itinerary

Day 1

Leave UK

Day 2

Arrive Cusco

Day 3

Acclimatisation trek - Tambomachay to Sacsayhuaman

Day 4

The Inca Trail - KM88 to Huallyabamba.

Day 5

Huallyabamba to Dead Womens Pass, 4,200 metres (13,779 feet)

Day 6

Pacasmayo to Winay-Wayna.

Day 7

Winay-wayna to Inti Punku (Sun gate), then to Machu Picchu.

Day 8

Free day in Cusco for participants to relax.

Day 9

Depart from Cusco.

Day 10

Arrive UK.

(Itinerary correct at time of printing, but subject to change)

Includes

• return flights from London Airport to Lima including internal flight to Cusco
• all transfers
• all accommodation
• all meals on trek and celebratory dinner
• porters and professional English speaking local guides for trek
• cooks
• tents
• trekking permits and National Park fees
• Global Adventure Challenge Expedition Leader from the UK
• comprehensive first aid kit

Excludes

• personal airport taxes – payable six weeks before departure
• personal travel insurance – it is strongly advised that this is taken out through Global Adventure Challenges at a cost of £45
• local departure taxes – approximately $28 to depart from Lima, approximately $6 to depart from Lima to Cusco and approximately $6 to depart from Cusco to Lima
• dinner on Day 7 and lunch on Day 8
• fuel surcharge (if applicable)
• gratuities
• alcoholic drinks
• your own kit (warm sleeping bag, warm clothes, trekking boots and so on)

How we will support you

All our participants will receive:

• A free Epilepsy Action Events T-shirt
• Free training plans provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Kit list provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Constant fundraising support and tips

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