In aid of:

Registered Charity No. 268218

Trek to Machu Picchu

Fri 27 May 2011 - Sun 05 June 2011

Explore the Inca capital of Cusco
Hike in the Peruvian Andes
Alternative, uncrowded route
Reach the lost city of Machu Picchu
Optional white water rafting extension

Your first taste of the Inca world will be in and around the city of Cusco, the ancient Inca capital. After acclimatising to the high altitude by visiting local Inca ruins and Spanish Colonial churches, you will head towards the remote and rarely visited Lares Valley.

This unique alternative to the extremely busy Inca Trail is far off the beaten track and you will see diverse and spectacular scenery as you glimpse a way of Peruvian life that has remained untouched for centuries. As you walk through these endless stunning valleys you will meet Andean farmers dressed in their traditional brightly coloured ponchos tending herds of Llamas and Alpacas. You will get to meet the local communities and visit a local school supported by Charity Challenge.

The region is also home to the Baños Del Inca, probably the best hot springs in southern Peru. Situated at an altitude of 2,667m, the springs offer spectacular views of snowy peaks and glaciers such as Mounts Veronica, Chicon and Pumahaunca. As you continue along your route, you will also take in the dazzling sight of glacial blue lakes.

You will eventually have some time to explore the ruins at Machu Picchu, the ‘lost City of the Incas’. These breathtaking pre Columbian ruins are nestled high in the Andes between two peaks. The ruins were rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham and are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world.

Extensions for expedition

Below are listed all the extensions for this expedition. Please click on an extension for full details.

Extension	Cost	Sing. supp.
White Water Rafting and Cusco	£275	£40
Lake Titicaca	£495	£40

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self funder

deposit	£450
balance	£1628
This includes £100 donation to your charity

minimum sponsorship

deposit	£450
min sponsorship	£3395

flexi

deposit	£450
balance	£450
min sponsorship	£2395

travel insurance

£69

deposit instalments

deposit part 1	£225.00
deposit part 2	£225.00

what's included?

Payment Explained

self funder

The full cost of this challenge is £2,078 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity.

You will be required to pay the deposit of £450 and insurance premium* of £69 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,628 which is due eight weeks before departure (01/04/2011).

minimum sponsorship

You will be required to pay the deposit of £450 and insurance premium* of £69 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,395 for your nominated charity.

You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,716 must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 18/03/2011), and the remaining 20% (£679) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 03/07/2011).

If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

flexi

Recognising that during the recession, it could be difficult to either pay the full cost of the challenge (self funder) or raise a large amount of sponsorship (minimum sponsorship option) we have launched the flexi option, which is somewhere in between.

Essentially, you will be asked to pay the deposit at the time of booking (as with the other two payment options) but you will also make a second contribution towards your challenge costs 8 weeks before departure (the balance). You will also be asked to raise a minimum sponsorship for your charity, but as you are making a larger contribution towards the challenge costs, the amount you are required to raise is reduced. See below for the exact figures for this challenge.

You will be required to pay the deposit of £450 (and insurance premium* of £69) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (01/04/2011) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £450 towards your challenge costs.

You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,395 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,916) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 18/03/2011), and the remaining 20% (£479) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 03/07/2011).

* If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy.

what's included?

Payment Explained

minimum sponsorship

You will be required to pay the deposit of £450 and insurance premium* of £69 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,395 for your nominated charity.

self funder

The full cost of this challenge is £2,078 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity.

You will be required to pay the deposit of £450 and insurance premium* of £69 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,628 which is due eight weeks before departure (01/04/2011).

flexi

* If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy.

what's included?

Payment Explained

flexi

self funder

The full cost of this challenge is £2,078 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity.

You will be required to pay the deposit of £450 and insurance premium* of £69 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,628 which is due eight weeks before departure (01/04/2011).

minimum sponsorship

You will be required to pay the deposit of £450 and insurance premium* of £69 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,395 for your nominated charity.

* If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy.

what's included?

What's Included

what's included in the challenge cost?

	international flights to and from the UK (including all UK air taxes)
	internal road and air transfers as per the itinerary
	accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share)
	three meals a day (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
	drinking water on challenge days
	entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary
	all ground staff including English speaking guide, drivers, cooks, and porters
	full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
	activity equipment including bikes, tents and rafts as per the challenge activity
	a £100 donation to your charity under the self funder option (unless stated otherwise)
	a donation of USD$20 to a local community project on your behalf in the area of the challenge
	offsetting the equivalent CO2 emissions of your international flights through Climate Care
	a Charity Challenge T-Shirt
	all challenge management before, during and post event

Fundraising Support

Deposit instalments Explained

This challenge has the option for you to pay the deposit in two instalments. The first instalment of £225.00 is due at the time of booking. The second instalment of £225.00 will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book.

Please note that your booking will not be processed until we receive the payment for your second instalment. Your place on the challenge will only be held until 31 days from your initial booking. If we are unable to take your second instalment, your booking will be cancelled and normal cancellation terms apply.