PERU - INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU: OPEN CHALLENGE
Dates: 10 May - 19 May 2008 20 September - 29 September 2008 7 November - 16 November 2008 2 May - 11 May 2009 6 June - 15 June 2009 12 September - 21 September 2009 7 November - 16 November 2009
CHOOSE YOUR CHARITY! Open Challenges are open to anyone wanting to raise money for any charity, whether it’s a large national organisation or your local hospice or appeal.
From high remote mountain trails to the first sight of Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas, this is a challenging trek on steep trails climbing to 4200m in fantastic and diverse mountainous country.
There is plenty of time built in to acclimatise to the altitude - enjoy exploring ancient Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, and the surrounding Sacred Valley. The trek then takes us through lush cloud forest, green valleys and high passes with breathtaking views of snow-capped Andean peaks, with time to stop and explore fascinating Inca temples and settlements along the way.
ALL OUR OPEN CHALLENGES ARE ADVENTUROUS AND CHALLENGING BUT ACHIEVABLE BY MOST PEOPLE PROVIDED THEY TRAIN WELL IN ADVANCE!
DAY 1: Depart London for Peru DAY 2: Arrive Cusco; gentle acclimatisation DAY 3: Day-trek through Sacred Valley visiting ruins including Sacsayhuaman DAY 4: Start Inca Trail at km82, follow Urubamba river through mountains DAY 5: Trek through grassland and cloudforest to Dead Woman's Pass (4200m), descend to Pacamayo DAY 6: Cross pass at 4000m, many Inca steps and ruins, descend to Winay Wayna DAY 7: Early start for Sun Gate and Machu Picchu; return to Cusco DAY 8: Free day in Cusco; chance to visit community project at porters' village DAY 9: Depart Cusco; fly via Lima to London DAY 10: Arrive London
If you would like to take part in this challenge, please ask us for our trip registration pack. You can also sign up by clicking above on the 'Book Online' button.
If you have any questions about our Open Challenges please just call or email us!
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