Peru Trek
Fancy trekking to Peru's famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu, and helping to grant magical wishes at the same time?
Available dates: Thursday 1 November – Saturday 10 November 2012
If these dates are not suitable, please email challenges@make-a-wish.org.uk – or call our challenge team on 01276 40 50 89 for alternatives.
Immerse yourself in ancient Peruvian culture trekking and exploring the remote Lares region of the Peruvian Andes on this amazing trek.
Experience diverse scenery as you trek Peru through traditional Andean villages and along high remote mountain trails before visiting Machu Picchu, one of the world's most important archaeological sites. If you have a love of landscape, a passion for history and a sense of adventure then look no further and come trek with us!
Itinerary
DAY 1:
Fly London - Lima, overnight in Lima
DAY 2:
Fly Lima - Cusco. Time to acclimatise in Cusco
DAY 3:
Tambo Machay acclimatisation walk
DAY 4:
Cusco to Lares then on to Kunkani, start walking 3,650m.
DAY 5:
Kunkani to Cruzcasa on to Chacchapata, climb to 4,200m
DAY 6:
Chaccchapata up to Hatun Paso across to Yanahuara Alto, walk up to 4,600m.
DAY 7:
Yanahuara Alto trekking to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
DAY 8:
Aguas Calientes - Cusco. Free afternoon
DAY 9:
Cusco - Lima - UK
DAY 10:
Arrive London
How do I sign up?
To take part in this challenge, we ask that you pay a registration fee of £399 and raise the minimum sponsorship of at least £3,750.
To register please click here
