trek Peru - Action ChallengeLocation: Cusco - Machu Picchu, Peru Duration: 10 days / 4 days trekking Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 48 km Group size: 15 -25 e Action Challenge have

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trip highlights● Experience the real Peru - offf the beaten track● Camp under starry Peruvian skys● Explore the ancient Inca capital of Cusco● Trek through the Andes● Reach Abre Huillquijasa at 4,445 m● Rarely visited ruins of Pumamarca● Mingle with the locals and learn some Quechua● Visit Machu Picchu!

● Activity: Trekking● Location: Cusco - Machu Picchu, Peru● Duration: 10 days / 4 days trekking● Difficulty: Moderate● Distance: 48 km● Group size: 15 -25

at a glance

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

Our Lares Valley trek offers an off the beaten track experience from the fascinating ancient city of Cusco and leadingus to the mysterious Machu Picchu ruins. It‘s a journey through forgotten wind-swept valleys, over wild mountain passesand tiny, isolated Andean villages, giving you a rare taste of the real Peru away from the crowds on the Inca Trail.

Cusco with its impressive colonial architecture, pretty cobbled streets and lively atmosphere is the ideal spot for the startof this challenge. As we take time to acclimatise, we explore the city and the nearby ruins of Saksayhuaman, our firsttaste of Inca culture.

As a team, we start our journey by descending into the Sacred Valley before heading high to the Andes from Calca. Ourtrail soon climbs to the spectacular pass of Abre Huillquikasa before descending through the beautiful laguna’s ofQuellacocha. The Lares Valley’s have many hidden treasures - enjoy a good soak in the Inca’s Baths, or perhaps takea scenic trek along the river. We explore the impressive Inca ruins dotted along our route as we climb steadily into thetropical cloud forest with its wild orchids and jungle atmosphere.

We are fortunate to enjoy the historic ruins of Machu Picchu early morning, as the mist lifts to reveal one of the world’strue wonders. We spend time exploring the incredible lost city, marvelling at the Inca’s incredible design and architec-tural skills and the spectacular Andean setting.

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Our beautiful and remote six day challenge begins in the fascinating ancient city ofCusco and leads to the mysterious Machu Picchu ruins. After a day acclimatising justoutside the city at the intriguing ruins of Saksayhuaman, we begin our journey in theSacred Valley, and on through forgotten wind-swept valleys, over wild mountainpasses, alongside beautiful lakes, and through tiny, isolated Andean villages. Thischallenge offers a rare taste of the real Peru; a fantastic alternative to the Inca Trail, andprovides an insight into the local culture, alongside a challenging, but stunning trek.

introduction

brief itineraryDAY 1DAY 2DAY 3DAY 4DAY 5

Departure from LondonCuscoAcclimatisation day in CuscoTrek to QuisuaraniTrek to Huaca Huasi

what’s included

the action challenge journey

Your journey begins as soon as you register. You’ll receive a challenge pack in the postincluding a training guide, kit list and discounts. If you’re raising money for a charity, wewill sort out all the formalities, so you can concentrate on your own preparation andfundraising. We offer pre-challenge briefings and training weekends in the UK, whereyou can meet our mountain leaders and test your kit and fitness! The Action Challengeteam have undertaken many of our challenges and are here to answer any questions.

On the day of departure, we will meet our Action Challenge leader and group at theairport in London and take our flight to Cusco, via Lima., where we will meet the localguides and have a thorough briefing on the challenge. In Cusco, we overnight in ahotel, and each night on the trek we dine and sleep in our private camp. Lunch will beserved en route in our seated mess-tents. Our day at Machu Picchu National Park islong, but fascinating, and this evening, we celebrate our achievements together into thenight! After a free morning exploring Cusco, we head home weary-eyed and jubilant!

· International and domestic flights· Action Challenge trek leader· Full support team, including local guides· UK medic· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Airline taxes· All transfers in local vehicles· Celebration dinner in Cusco· Invitation to a challenge briefing in London· Discounted training weekends in the Peak District, Snowdonia & Brecon Beacons· Fitness and training guide· Discounts from UK retailers· Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

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Trek Patacancha to HuillocTrek to OllantaytamboMachu Picchu National ParkExplore CuscoArrive in London

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The best time to complete this challengeis between August - November.

It is recommended that the winter andpeak summer months are avoidedbecause temperatures during the summercan reach over 40 degrees and, duringthe winter, winds can become extremelystrong in the mountains.

Why not stay on after the challenge andexplore some more of Peru’s highlights?

Extensions include:● A rainforest adventure● The Huacachina Oasis● Exploring Lake Titicaca

Please email us for more information

Please visit our website for more details

All inclusive trip cost from £2,099 for 2016or £2,199 for 2017

Initial £399 deposit to sign up

Three payment options available

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.We will trek in and out of gorges and attimes some scrambling will be involved.

itinerary

DAY 1 - Departure from London

DAY 2 - Cusco

We depart London on our flight to Lima.Meals: L,D* Accom: Flight / Hotel* *(dependent on flight schedule)

This morning we connect with a short domestic flight to the breathtaking southern cityof Cusco (3,300m). We transfer to our centrally located hotel and have the rest of theday to relax and enjoy one of the most celebrated cities in South America. We re-groupin the evening for a welcome meal and briefing on the days ahead.Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 3 - Acclimmatisation day in Cusco

Today we have an acclimatisation walk above Cusco at 3,700m to the ruins ofSaksayhuaman; allowing our bodies’ time to adapt to the rarefied atmosphere. Theruins are fascinating and there is a good chance that we will spot our first Alpacasonsite. Our trek back into town provides fantastic views of the city below. This eveningwe dine together at a local restaurant before getting a good night’s sleep in preparationfor tomorrow’s early start.Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 4 - Trekking to Quisuarani

Departing Cusco early, we descend into the Sacred Valley before heading high into theAndes from Calca. Leaving our vehicles behind, we start the trek up an ancient Incatrail, through a narrow canyon, passing ancient Inca burial tombs along the way. This isa perfect opportunity for us to experience the affects of a full day’s trekking at altitude,and acclimatise further before we embark on a higher altitude trek tomorrow. After asteady climb to the head of the valley we are met by our support vehicles for a shorttransfer before trekking the final distance to the small community of Quisuarani wherecamp is waiting for us.Meals: B,L,D Accom: Camping Distance: 18 km / 6 hours trekking

DAY 5 - Trek to Huaca Huasi - 4,445m

Today we have a shorter distance to trek as we climb to the spectacular pass of AbreHuillquijasa at 4,445m, before descending through the beautiful Laguna’s ofQueullacocha to the small Andean community of Cuncani at 3,800m. The Lares Valleyshave many hidden treasures and this afternoon we have a number of options availableto us; either a short walk over the ridge to the village of Huacahuasi, a scenic trek alongthe river, or an old Inca trail to the Lares hot-springs to enjoy a good soak in the “Banosdel Inca” – The Incas’ Baths – a selection of perfectly heated pools. Tonight we set upcamp on the village football pitch.Meals: B,L,D Accom: Camping Distance: 10 km / 8 hours trekking


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, proteinand nutrients to keep us well fuelledthroughout the trip.

We can cater for all dietary requirementsif informed in advance.

• Four / five 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, wherepossible.

If you wish to share a room with someoneyou are travelling with, please specify thison your registration form.

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


• Insurance - approximately £60 • Vaccinations - up-to-date on boosters. • Tips for local staff - recommendedamount £30 • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines.


A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can beused on this challenge, and we offer a kithire service to keep costs down.

DAY 6 - Trek Patacancha to Huilloc

DAY 7 - Trek to Ollantaytambo

Now fully acclimatised and rested, we set off to climb up to our highest point of thechallenge over a 4,600m pass. Taking it very slowly, we stop beside beautiful lakes andhope to arrive at the pass just after lunch for spectacular views of the snowy mountVeronica. We then descend along an old mule trail and camp by a river in Huilloc,located just below the village of Patacancha.Meals: B,L,D Accom: Camping Distance: 12 km / 8 hours trekking

Huilloc is famous for being the home of many of the traditional porters for the Inca Trail.Traditional dress is always worn, Quechua is spoken and this is our last chance tobarter for fine Andean weavings. We trek up a short sharp climb, which brings us to theimpressive and rarely visited ruins of Pumamarca. After visiting this extensive site, wefollow an ancient Inca trail along the many terraces of the Huilloc valley beforedescending through eucalyptus forests to end in the town of Ollantaytambo. From herewe take a train (with fantastic views and enormous windows!) along the Urubambavalley floor to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we arrive early evening at our hotel.Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 8 km / 5 hours trekking

DAY 8 - Machu Picchu National Park

We wake early to take one of the first buses up the short winding trail from AguasCalientes to Machu Picchu. We are fortunate to enjoy the historic ruins in the earlymorning, as the mist lifts to reveal one of the world’s true wonders. After an extensiveguided tour of the ruins we descend back to Aguas Calientes for lunch beforetransferring back to Cusco. This evening we come together once more for a finalcelebratory dinner and party!Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 9 - Explore Cusco

This morning we have some free time for some sightseeing and last minute souvenirhunting.It is a fabulous city with a wealth of things to see and explore. We then transferback to the airport for our return journey home.Meals: B

DAY 10 - Arrive in London

If you are planning on travelling to Perubefore the challenge or wish to organiseyour own flights, we do offer a land onlyoption, with a significant discount off thetrip price. You will be required to meetyour group at the hotel on day two of theitinerary.


Today, we arrive back into London, proud of our fantastic achievement, and bidfarewell to our new friends!


• Alcoholic drinks • Drinks and food outside of meals, other than water • Travel insurance • Personal kit / equipment • Single supplement • Local airport taxes • Tips for local guides

We run a number of training weekendsfrom May - September in both the PeakDistrict and Wales. These are fully-inclusive - 2 night’s accommodation andall meals. You’ll get the chance to meetour mountain leaders, test out your kit andfitness and have a challenge briefing. It’salso a great way to meet other like-minded people!

You will also receive an invite to achallenge briefing in central London.



payment optionsATOL 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, you willreceive an ATOL certificate explainingyour protection.

A REGISTRATION DEPOSIT of £399 is required to secure your place. We offer 2deposit payment options:

OPTION 1: Deposit paid in full, by card at the time of registration.

OPTION 2: Deposit paid in two 50/50 split payments. The first 50% is paid when youregister and the second is charged to your payment card at the end of the followingmonth. For this option, a £10 supplement will be charged with the first instalment.

Once registered, there are 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS to fund the balance of the trip cost.Full details are on our website.

1) SELF FUNDEDFor anyone who wants to pay for the entire trip themselves. It’s then completely up toyou whether or not you choose to raise any money for a charity of your choice.

The total all inclusive cost of this trip is £2,099 for 2016 or £2,199 for 2017, which, afteryou pay the £399 Registration Deposit, leaves a balance of £1,700 for 2016 or £1,800for 2017. This final balance is due for payment 10 weeks before your departure alongwith any fuel surcharges levied by the airline.

2) SPONSORSHIP FUNDEDThis is for anyone who wants to take on this challenge and will link it with fundraising asignificant sum of money for a charity of their choice. You would have to raise at least£3,400 for 2016 or £3,600 for 2017 via sponsorship and donations from friends, familyand colleagues, and be confident at the outset that you can achieve this total.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £3,400 for 2016 or£3,600 for 2017, your charity will pay for the balance of your trip costs to ActionChallenge. That balance, paid by your charity, is £1,700 for 2016 or £1,800 for 2017(the same as if you were you were ‘Self Funded’) - the charity will retain at least £1,700for 2016 or £1,800 for 2017 to help fund their work. You will have to pay any airline fuelsurcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

3) MIXED FUNDEDA mix of the 2 options above! You pay about half the trip cost yourself, and alsofundraise for your charity. They pay the remaining balance of your trip costs. Ideal foranyone who wants to take on the challenge and also fundraise for a charity, BUT ishappy to pay a reasonable proportion of the trip cost themselves, which with yourregistration deposit, is set at a level that covers at least the costs of flights &accommodation; perfect for those who feel more at ease asking for sponsorship inrespect to the ‘challenge’ component of their trip.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £2,550 for 2016 or£2,700 for 2017, your charity will pay a portion of your trip cost to Action Challenge. Thatbalance, paid by your charity, is £1,020 for 2016 or £1,080 for 2017. At the same time,you will be required to pay the remaining balance yourself, which will be a figure of £680for 2016 or £720 for 2017. (These two amounts add up to the same as the ‘Self Funded’final balance) - the charity will retain at least £1,530 for 2016 or £1,620 for 2017 to helpfund their work. You will have to pay any airline fuel surcharges 10 weeks prior todeparture.

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how to book

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

If you are a charity, business, school orprivate group with a minimum of 10people and fancy your own bespoke trip,please call us on +44(0 )207 609 6695or you can send us an email toevents@actionchal lenge.comfor more information.

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