Date: 04 Sep – 13 Sep 2024

• Reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Admire the spectacular scenery of the Andes mountains
• Follow the uncrowded Ancascocha trail
• Explore the Ancient Inca capital of Cusco

This September 4^th-13^th, the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust will be heading to Peru, trekking to Machu Picchu with Dame Kelly herself fundraising in aid of the Trust.

The lost city of Machu Picchu, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sits on the bucket list of many and with good reason; it’s simply breath-taking.

This rewarding Trek to Machu Picchu challenge follows the spectacular and uncrowded Ancascocha trail and surrounded by the snow-capped Andean mountains, raging rivers and remote mountain communities. You will be supported by our experienced leader and guides, the hike is slow, allowing for acclimatisation to the altitude and the opportunity to enjoy the unique surrounds and traditional Peruvian culture. The aches and pains will vanish at the end of each day as our friendly porters and chefs make life as comfortable as possible.

Exhaustion will turn to euphoria as you step through the Sun Gate to witness Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, for the first time, making all that hard work worthwhile and leaving you with memories to last a lifetime.

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. You can tell your supporters that on your Trek to Machu Picchu Challenge you will be:

• Trekking an average of 6-8 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

Click here for the full details about the Machu Picchu Challenge and to book now.