Peru Trek Monday 30th April – Thursday 10th May 2012

Posted on 01.11.2011 in Fundraising

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Immerse yourself in ancient Peruvian culture and explore the remote Lares region of the Peruvian Andes.

Experience diverse scenery as we trek through traditional Andean villages and along high remote mountain trails before we visit Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most important archaeological finds. For those of you with a love of landscape, a passion for history and a sense of adventure then look no further and come trek with us from Monday 30th April – Thursday 10th May 2012.  A deposit of £250 is required to secure your place on this amazing trip.

Minimum Sponsorship Level: £3,600, don’t panic about raising this amount – we are here to help you with your fundraising. We can provide you with your own personalised fundraising plan, including tips and ideas on how to raise more, sponsorship forms and a free charity t-shirt.

Itinerary

The following gives you a brief taste of the challenge ahead but for more detailed information please do not hesitate to contact the Guy’s & St Thomas’ (GSTT) Events Team at fundraising@gsttcharity.org.uk, tel: 0207 848 4332.

Day 1: Fly London – Lima, overnight in Lima 
Day 2: Fly Lima – Cusco, time to acclimatise in Cusco 
Day 3: Tambo Machay acclimatisation walk 
Day 4: Cusco to Lares then on to Kunkani, start walking 3650m
Day 5: Kunkani to Cruzcasa on to Chacchapata, climb to 4200m 
Day 6: Chaccchapata up to Hatun Paso across to Yanahuara Alto, walk up to 4600m 
Day 7: Yanahuara Alto trekking to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu 
Day 8: Aguas Calientes – Cusco. Free afternoon 
Day 9: Cusco – Lima – UK 
Day 10: Arrive London

Further Information/Register

To receive a FREE information pack or to register for the Peru Trek please contact fundraising@mpdvoice.org.uk.  For more information or to discuss registering for the trek visit The Ultimate Travel Company’s website please ensure you state that you wish to raise funds for MPD Voice.