actionchallenge on the Inca Trail

trip highlights• Camp under starry Peruvian skies • Explore the ancient Inca capital of Cusco • Trek along the banks of the Urubamba River • Climb over Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,270m • Revel in views over the Vilcabamba Mountains • Visit the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu • Opportunity to visit Pisac ruins

at a glance• Activity: Trekking• Location: Cusco to Machu Picchu, Peru• Duration: 10 days / 5 days trekking• Difficulty: Moderate• Distance: 68 km• When: April, September• Group size: 15+ participants

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, privategroups, charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s mostexhilarating locations, often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment;together we take on once-in-a-lifetime adventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

Our beautiful, remote six day challenge begins in the city of Cusco and leads to the mystifying ruins of Machu Picchu. Just one weekaway from home is all you need to experience one of the world’s most iconic treks. Cusco with its impressive colonial architecture,pretty cobbled streets and lively atmosphere is the ideal spot for the start of this challenge. As we take time to acclimatise, weexplore the city and the nearby ruins of Saksayhuaman, our first taste of Inca culture.

As a team, we start our journey on the Inca Trail at Ollantaytambo where we trek along the banks of the mighty Urubamba Riverinto the Sacred Valley. Our trail soon begins to rise as we climb the Inca’s ancient stone steps leading high up into the Andes. Thepath winds it’s way along the contours of the mountains, over passes and along high valley floors. Spectacular views accompany usalong the trail as we look across the Vilcabamba mountain range and down to Pacasmayo Valley from the notorious Dead Woman’sPass at 4,270 m. We explore the impressive Inca ruins dotted along our route as we climb steadily into the tropical cloud forestwith its wild orchids and jungle atmosphere.

Our first sight of Machu Picchu is one we’ll never forget as the sun breaks over the ruins from the ‘Inti Punku’ or ‘Door of the Sun’.We spend time exploring the incredible lost city, marvelling at the Inca’s incredible design and architectural skills and the spectacularAndean setting. We return to Cusco by train to enjoy a final day of exploring, before partying together to celebrate our journeyto the world-famous site of Machu Picchu.

trekInca Trail, PeruFollow the Inca’s stone path as it leadsover Andean mountain passes, alonghigh valley floors and past Inca ruins,climbing up through the cloud forest tothe mysterious lost city of MachuPicchu, an iconic wonder of the world.

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You can expect dry weather during themonths of April to October.

It is recommended that the winter andpeak summer months are avoided becausetemperatures during the summer canreach over 40 degrees and, during thewinter, winds can become extremelystrong in the mountains.

This adventure to Machu Picchu will begin as soon as you register! You will receive achallenge pack including a training guide, kit list and discounts for all the essentials youmay need. If you are raising money for a charity, we will sort out all the formalities soyou can concentrate on your own preparation and fundraising. We offer pre-challengebriefings and training weekends in the UK, where you can meet our trek leaders,members of your group and others taking part in challenges around the world. On theday of departure you will meet your group and Action Challenge leader at the airportin London. Whether you’re joining the challenge on your own or with others, you willinstantly be made to feel welcome. As a team we will board our flight to Lima & Cusco,ready to take on the Inca Trail and the hike of a lifetime!

introductionPlease visit our website for more details

Although the distance walked may notseem that great, we will be walking ataltitude so the pace will be slower. Theterrain is undulating and there will besome long up and down hill stretches. Wewill trek in and out of gorges and at timessome scrambling will be involved.

brief itinerary

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Depart LondonLimaCuscoInca TrailHuayllabamba to Pacasmayo

Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10

Pacasmayo to Winay WaynaMachu PicchuFree day in CuscoDepart CuscoArrive in London

trekInca Trail, PeruFollow the Inca’s stone path as it leads over Andean mountain passes,along high valley floors and past Inca ruins, climbing up through thecloud forest to the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu, an iconicwonder of the world.

· International and domestic flights from London (fuel surcharge not included)· Action Challenge Trek Leader· UK Medic· Full support team, including local guides· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Treated drinking water· All transfers in local vehicles· Inca Trail permits· Celebration dinner· Discounted training days and weekends· Fitness and training guide· Discounts from UK retailers· Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

what’s included?

Breakfasts each morning will be in camp.Lunches will be en route and eveningmeals will be freshly prepared in camp orour hotel in time for your arrival.

All meals are full of carbohydrates,protein and nutrients to keep us wellfuelled throughout the trip.

We can cater for all dietary requirementsif informed in advance.

• Four nights in comfortable 2/3* hotels• Three nights camping on the trek

All accommodation is on a twin / triple-share, single-sex basis and we will pairyou with someone of a similar age.

If you wish to share a room withsomeone you are travelling with, pleasespecify this on your registration form.

itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart London

We depart on our flight to Cusco, Peru.

DAY 2 - Lima

DAY 3 - Cusco Distance: 8 km / 4 hours trekking

Today, we have an acclimatisation walk above Cusco to the ruins of Saksayhuamanto help us adapt to the altitude in preparation for the Inca Trail. The rest of the daywill be free to explore a little more of this exciting city before spending a secondnight in our hotel in the centre of Cusco.

If you decide that you would like to haveyour own room on the challenge, we canaccommodate this in the majority of places.

Please email us for more information

DAY 4 - Inca Trail Distance: 13 km / 6 hours trekking

We start early, transferring after breakfast at the hotel, to the start of the challengepassed Ollantaytambo at Kilometre 82. We trek along the banks of the UrubambaRiver until we reach the magnificent ruins of Llactapata where our tents and hotdrinks will be waiting for us. After enjoying an evening meal together we will retireearly in preparation for tomorrow’s trek.

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DAY 5 Huayllabamba to Pacasmayo Distance: 16 km / 7 hours trekking

Possibly the hardest day of the trek, we rise early and head to the highest point ofthe trail, the impressive Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,270m), withstriking views into the valley. We then descend into the Pacasmayo valley and settlein our camp for the night.

Today we climb again, passing the Inca ruins of Runcu Raccay and on to the nextpass with spectacular views of the Vilcabamba range. Walking on a well-preservedInca pathway, we reach the Sayacmarca ruins, allowing plenty of time for a tour ofthe site. We continue along the ridge, up to the Phuyupatamarca ruins before asteep, downhill Inca staircase brings us into the cloud forest and the outstandingsite of Winay-Wayna, which we explore before heading into our camp.

DAY 6 - Pacasmayo to Winay Wayna Distance: 21 km / 9 hours trekking

This morning we connect with a short domestic flight to the breathtaking Andeancity of Cusco (3,300m). We transfer to our central hotel and have the rest of theday to relax and enjoy one of the most celebrated cities in South America. We thenre-group in the evening for a welcome meal and briefing on the days ahead.

DAY 7 - Machu Picchu Distance: 9.5 km / 3 hours trekking

We rise early today as the early morning sun lights up the magnificent Machu Picchuruins from the ‘Inti Punku’ or ‘Door of the Sun’. From here, we descend to theworld’s most famous ruins built in the 15th century, where we will have a guidedtour. In the afternoon we continue to the town of Aguas Calientes and return bytrain to Cusco, ready for an early night.

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DAY 8 - Cusco

DAY 9 - Depart Cusco

Today, we have a free day to look around Cusco. Optional extras include visiting thePisac ruins, going white water rafting or relaxing in the city before meeting up in theevening to celebrate our challenge achievement together, well into the night!

DAY 10 - Return to London

We arrive back at London Heathrow.

We take a domestic flight to Lima and connect with our international flight back tothe UK.

next steps…

Once signed up, we will provide you with a Challenge Manual, Kit List, Training Guideand Itinerary to ensure you feel fully prepared right up to the departure date. Withregular communication, opportunities for training walks, kit discounts and ourdedicated team to answer any questions, you will feel fully supported in your journeytowards the trip of a lifetime!

If you would like to spend a few extradays in Cusco or Lima, please get intouch with our team who can requesta flight change with the airline.

We run training weekends each yearin the Peak District, Brecon Beaconsand Snowdonia. You will get thechance to meet our mountain leadersand test out your kit and fitness!

If you are planning on travelling toPeru before the challenge or wish toorganise your own flights, we do offera land only option at a discountedprice. You will be required to meetyour group at the hotel on day twoof the itinerary.

ATOL is a scheme that protects you fromlosing money or being stranded abroad ifyour travel company collapses. ActionChallenge is 100% ATOL bonded, whichprovides you with full financial protection.On receipt of your registration fee, youwill receive an ATOL certificate explainingyour protection.

payment options

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To book on to this challenge, please visitour website; www.actionchallenge.comfor a full list of prices and available dates.

If you are a charity, business, school orprivate group with a minimum of 10people and fancy your own bespoke trip,please call +44(0)207 609 6695 or sendan email to ask@actionchallenge.com.

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First pay a REGISTRATION DEPOSIT. This secures your place, and is non-refundable if you cancel. You will be able to pay this upon completion of yourregistration form.

Once you have registered, there are 3 FUNDING OPTIONS for the balance ofthe trip cost:

Self Funded:You pay the registration deposit, then the full finalbalanceCharity Minimum Sponsorship:You pay the registration deposit,

andfundraise double the final balanceCharity Mixed Funding:A bit of both. You pay 50% of the trip cost

(including theregistration deposit), and fundraise to cover the other 50%

If you choose the self-funded or mixed-funded, you will have a final balance paymentdue. You can either:

Pay in full no later than 10 weeks before departure date; OrSet up a standing order to pay instalments, full balance due no later

than 10 weeksbefore departure

Please note:all options on our 'flights included' packages, you will also be invoiced

for any airline fuel surcharges 12 weeks before departure. See the Fuel Surcharges

page on www.actionchallenge.com for more information.

S T E P O N E - Registering for your challenge

S T E P T W O - Choosing your funding option

S T E P T H R E E - Paying your final balance