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Sat 07 Sep - Tue 17 Sep 2019

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Your challenge day by day

Day 1, Sat 07 Sep 2019

International departure from London

It’s finally time for your long-awaited departure to Peru. Wave goodbye to friends and family, before you board the flight and embark upon your challenge!

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Day 2, Sun 08 Sep 2019

Arrive in Cusco, 3399m

Touching down in the ancient Inca Capital of Cusco (3399m), you will be met by a local Charity Challenge representative. Spend the day acclimatising and enjoy a city tour. Overnight in hotel.

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Day 3, Mon 09 Sep 2019

Cusco to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, 2800m

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Lost City of the Incas and use your time to soak up the incredible surrounings and magical atmosphere. After a full day's exploration, take in the Sacred Valley on the return train journey and spend the evening preparing for the challenge ahead. Overnight in hotel.

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Day 4, Tue 10 Sep 2019

Cycle along Sacred Valley to Pisac, 2800m (60km approx)

Having loaded your bikes for the first day of cycling, wave goodbye to Ollantaytambo and head along the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Today’s route is mildly undulating along a sealed road. Winding through the fertile valleys and villages of Urubamba, you will stop for a picnic on the banks of the river. The first night’s camp is just outside Pisac, a town famous for its artisan market. Overnight camping.

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Day 5, Wed 11 Sep 2019

Cycling in the Andes, 4230m (50km approx)

Starting with a steep climb you will leave the Sacred Valley and head into the Altiplano. After an arduous 20km climb, it's time to rest weary legs and enjoy a picnic lunch. Then it’s a short bus ride to the top of the pass at 4230m. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping downhill stretch, before levelling off into the beautiful town of Colcapata. The night is spent camping by Inca ruins at 3400m. Overnight camping.

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Day 6, Thu 12 Sep 2019

Descend to Paucartambo, 3950m (62km approx)

Today is the toughest day, although you will ease in with a rapid descent into Paucartambo (3000m). There’s time to explore the village’s famous square before hopping back in the saddle for a demanding three-hour climb to the entrance of Manu National Park situated at 3850m, where the group will stop for lunch. The gruelling track thereafter is rough and rugged until reaching the spectacular campsite at Tres Cruces (3950m). Overnight camping.

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Day 7, Fri 13 Sep 2019

Descend into cloud forest, 1400m (64km approx)

As the sun rises over the Amazon, prepare for the next section of your epic adventure. As you cycle back to the main road, keep your eyes peeled for all kinds of exotic wildlife, native to the majestic cloud forest habitat. The next section is 49km of pure downhill exhilaration through cloud forest and into the steamy Amazon basin, culminating at the small community of San Pedro (1400m). Gather at the evening's campfire to reflect on the day's accomplishment. Overnight camping.

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Day 8, Sat 14 Sep 2019

Rainforest cycling, 750m (65km approx)

The last day on two wheels will be spent in the increasingly challenging rainforest environment. After a gentle downhill ride, there follows a short, sharp climb on the approach to the scenic viewpoint over Manu National Park. This will be followed by a fast-paced descent to the jungle village of Atalaya, where which will be your final night under canvas. Overnight camping.

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Day 9, Sun 15 Sep 2019

Transfer to Cusco

After breaking camp, you will return into the sublime Andes by vehicle. Appreciate the views whilst you tuck into a picnic lunch when taking a break en route. If time permits, undertake an optional 15km cycle into the Sacred Valley once more, before continuing to your hotel for the evening celebratory dinner and reflection on your achievements. Overnight in hotel.

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Day 10, Mon 16 Sep 2019

Depart Cusco

After breakfast there may be some time left for last minute sightseeing and shopping, depending on flight times. Then it’s off to the airport, from where you will depart on your return international flight.

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Day 11, Tue 17 Sep 2019

Arrival in London

Upon 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.

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Important information

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the strength of the group and so on. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary; however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances, your expedition leader will have the final say.

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