Trek to Machu Picchu Global

Touching down in the ancient Inca Capital of Cusco (3,350m), we will be greeted by a local Charity Challenge representative and transferred to our hotel for the next 2 nights. As altitude sickness can be a problem, you will spend the rest of the day acclimatising to the altitude with an afternoon free to take things at your own pace. Relax in one of the many cafés overlooking the plaza, visit the Incan monument Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), or head to the vibrant market to soak up the surroundings before a full briefing and the first team dinner.

Rise and shine for an early start! We drive out to the Sacred Valley, from where we will trek over high mountain passes to the Lares Valley. Along the way, we stop at a local market and some much needed relaxation in the famous Lares hot springs. After lunch, it’s a long hike to the small village of Cuncani, where we will camp for the night.

Hopefully the sun will shine for our morning’s trek. Gradually gaining height, we take a little-used route through the Ranrayoc valley. Dig deep for the high pass at 4,600m – the reward being the inspiring view. Lunch will be served at 4,378m, in the shadow of snowy mountain Tirijhuay. It’s around three-hours downward, followed by an hour driving to the campsite on the outskirts of Ollantaytambo.

It’s back to Machu Picchu to spend the morning exploring these extraordinary Inca remains. We then catch an early afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo, from where we will travel by bus to Cusco. It’s party time later at a local restaurant, as we celebrate achieving our Charity Challenge goal and discovering the majesty of Machu Picchu. Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

As we touchdown in the UK it’s time to head to arrivals to find your family and friends. Don’t forget to swap details with your team mates, as only they share the memories of your incredible journey.