About the event
Take on an incredible trek to see the famous Mach Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This trek follows the uncrowded Ancascocha trail, surrounded by the spectacular Andes mountains, raging rivers and remote mountain communities. Celebrate your success as you marvel at the awe-inspiring lost Incan city of Machu Picchu.
How to enter
There are multiple payment options for this trip. All payment options have an initial £450 deposit at sign up.
You will be invoiced for the air tax and fuel element contribution for your international flights, capped at £250.
The balance of your package will be due 10 weeks before you depart.
Minimum sponsorship option
Flexi option
Self funder option
More information about the challenge
Available dates
- May 23 to June 1 2025
- September 19 to 28 2025
- October 3 to 10 2025.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Flight from London
- Day 2: Flight to Cusco
- Day 3: Acclimatisation walk (approximately 3 hours)
- Day 4: Cusco to Chilipahua (approximately 7 hours)
- Day 5: Chilipahua to Ancascocha (approximately 8 hours)
- Day 6: Ancascocha to Camicancha (approximately 7 hours)
- Day 7: Camicancha to Macchu Picchu via Sun Gate (approximately 6 hours)
- Day 8: Machu Picchu to Cusco
- Day 9: Depart to UK
- Day 10: Arrive back to UK.
What's included with my challenge?
- 10 day guided trip
- Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest on the itinerary
- 3 meals a day
- Accommodation
- Training guides, kit lists and support.
For more information on what's included on this trip, visit the Charity Challenge website.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
You'll be part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer – creating a friendly, supportive atmosphere for an unforgettable experience.
As part of Team Macmillan, you'll receive:
But most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer.
Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Event Accessibility
The Trek to Machu Picchu Challenge is graded as Tough. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind and with previous trekking experience. You will need a good level of fitness in order to undertake this challenge. On your Trek to Machu Picchu Challenge, you will be:
- trekking an average of 6 to 8 hours per day
- trekking at high altitude
- the maximum altitude reached is 4600 metres above sea level
- trekking through remote areas where facilities are basic.
Should you suffer from vertigo, it is worth considering that on most mountain treks there will be occasional exposure to sheer drops. Therefore, you should discuss the particular itinerary with a member of the Charity Challenge team.
For further questions regarding accessibility at this event please contact the event organisers.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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