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actionchallenge on the Inca Trail

trip highlights● Enjoy a 10 day all inclusive trip to Peru● Camp under starry Peruvian skys● 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 Machu Picchu!

● Activity: Trekking● Location: Cusco - Machu Picchu, Peru● Duration: 10 days / 5 days trekking● Difficulty: Moderate● Distance: 68 km● When: April 2016/2017● Group size: 15 -25 approx

at a glance

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the globe 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 beautiful, remote six day challenge begins in the city of Cusco and leads to the mystifying ruins of Machu Picchu.Just one week away 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 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 on the Inca Trail at Ollantaytambo where we trek along the banks of the mightyUrubamba River into the Sacred Valley. Our trail soon begins to rise as we climb the Inca’s ancient stone steps leadinghigh up into the Andes. The path winds it’s way along the contours of the mountains, over passes and along high valleyfloors. Spectacular views accompany us along the trail as we look across the Vilcabamba mountain range and down toPacasmayo Valley from the notorious Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,270 m. We explore the impressive Inca ruins dottedalong our route as we climb steadily into the tropical cloud forest with 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 ‘Doorof the Sun’. We spend time exploring the incredible lost city, marvelling at the Inca’s incredible design and architecturalskills and the spectacular Andean setting.

We return to Cusco by train to enjoy a final day of exploring, before partying together to celebrate our journey to theworld-famous site of Machu Picchu.

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The best time to complete this challengeis between April - June.

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.

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This fully-inclusive adventure to Machu Picchu will begin as soon as you register! Youwill receive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list and discounts for all theessentials you may need. If you are raising money for a charity, we will sort out all theformalities so you can concentrate on your own preparation and fundraising. We offerpre-challenge briefings and training weekends in the UK, where you can meet our trekleaders, members of your group and others taking part in challenges around the world.On the day of departure you will meet your group and Action Challenge leader at theairport in London. Whether you’re joining the challenge on your own or with others, youwill instantly 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!

introduction

brief itineraryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Depart LondonLimaCuscoInca TrailHuayllabamba - Pacasmayo

what’s included

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

April 2016/2017

Please visit our website for more details

All inclusive trip cost from £2,149 for 2016or £2,209 for 2017

Initial £399 deposit to sign up

Three payment options available

· International and domestic flights· Action Challenge trek leader· Full support team, including local guides· UK medic· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Airport / Air travel taxes· All transfers in local vehicles· Celebration dinner and party 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

+44 (0) 207 609 6695 www.act ionchal lenge.com events@actionchal lenge.com

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.

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Pacasmayo - Winay WaynaMachu PicchuFree day in CuscoDepart CuscoArrive in London

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.

itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart London

DAY 2 - Lima

We depart on our flight to Peru.

Meals: Dependent on flight schedule

This morning we connect with a short domestic flight to the breathtaking Andean city ofCusco (3,300m). We transfer to our central hotel and have the rest of the day to relaxand enjoy one of the most celebrated cities in South America. We then re-group in theevening for a welcome meal and briefing on the days ahead.

Meals: L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 3 - Cusco

Today, we have an acclimatisation walk above Cusco to the ruins of Saksayhuaman tohelp us adapt to the altitude in preparation for the Inca Trail. The rest of the day will befree to explore a little more of this exciting city before spending a second night in ourhotel in the centre of Cusco.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 8 km / 4 hours trekking

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 surcharges/ supplements asapplied by airlines

DAY 4 - Inca Trail

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 Urubamba Riveruntil we reach the magnificent ruins of Llactapata where our tents and hot drinks will bewaiting for us. After enjoying an evening meal together we will retire early in preparationfor tomorrow’s trek.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tent Distance: 13 km / 6 hours trekking

DAY 5 - Huayllabamba - Pacasmayo

Possibly the hardest day of the trek, we rise early and head to the highest point of thetrail, the impressive Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,270m), with strikingviews into the valley. We then descend into the Pacasmayo valley and settle in ourcamp for the night.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tent Distance: 16 km / 7 hours trekking


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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 7 - Machu Picchu

DAY 8 - 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!

Meals: B,D Accom: Hotel

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.


• Alcoholic drinks • Drinks and food outside of meals, otherthan water • Personal kit / equipment • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines

Today we climb again, passing the Inca ruins of Runcu Raccay and on to the next passwith spectacular views of the Vilcabamba range. Walking on a well-preserved Incapathway, we reach the Sayacmarca ruins, allowing plenty of time for a tour of the site.We continue along the ridge, up to the Phuyupatamarca ruins before a steep, downhillInca staircase brings us into the cloud forest and the outstanding site of Winay-Wayna,which we explore before heading into our camp.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tent Distance: 21 km / 8 - 9 hours trekking

DAY 6 - Pacasmayo - Winay Wayna


training weekends / briefings

DAY 9 - Depart Cusco

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

Meals: dependent on flight schedule

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We run a number of training weekendsthroughout the year in the Peak District,Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia. Theseare fully-inclusive - 2 night’saccommodation and all meals. We alsoorganise training days in London and theNorth and South downs. On both, you willget the chance to meet our mountainleaders and test out your kit and fitness!

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

DAY 10 - Arrive Home

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 the world’smost famous ruins built in the 15th century, where we will have a guided tour. In theafternoon we continue to the town of Aguas Calientes and return by train to Cusco,ready for an early night.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 9.5 km / 3 hours trekking

We arrive back to the UK.

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 on thischallenge. This is payable online when you sign up via the Action Challenge website.Once registered, there are 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS available to you to cover the balanceof the trip cost:

1) SELF FUNDED

For anyone who wants pay for the entire trip themselves – just like paying for an allinclusive holiday. Its then entirely up to you whether you choose to raise any money fora charity of your choice via sponsorship, or not.

How does it work?The total all inclusive cost of this trip is £2,149 for 2016 or £2,209 for 2017, which, afteryou paying the £399 Registration Deposit, leaves a balance of £1,750 for 2016 or£1,810 for 2017. This final balance is due for payment 10 weeks before your departurealong with any fuel surcharges levied by the airline. There is a 3 instalment direct debitoption also to pay off the final balance.

2) SPONSORSHIP FUNDED

For anyone who wants to take on this challenge and link it with fundraising a significantsum of money for a charity of their choice. You would have to raise at least £3,500 for2016 or £3,600 for 2017 via sponsorship and donations from friends, family andcolleagues, and be confident that you can achieve that when selecting this option at theoutset.

How does it work?Pay the Registration Deposit online, and nominate a charity to fundraise for. Allfundraising goes directly to your charity. Providing that you raise at least £3,500 for2016 or £3,600 for 2017 via sponsorship, your charity will then pay for the balance ofyour trip costs directly to Action Challenge. That balance is £1,750 for 2016 or £1,800for 2017 (the same as if you were you were ‘Self Funded’) - and they will be happy withthis arrangement, as they still retain at least £1,750 for 2016 or £1,800 for 2017 to helpfund their good work. You will have to pay any airline fuel surcharges 10 weeks prior todeparture to Action Challenge.

3) MIXED FUNDED

What is this?For anyone who wants to take on the challenge and also fundraise a charity BUT ishappier to pay a reasonable proportion of the trip costs themselves, which is set at alevel that at least covers the costs of flights and accommodation. This is perfect forthose who perhaps feel more at ease asking for sponsorship and donations in respectto the pure ‘challenge’ component of their trip – rather than for the travel and hospitalityelements as well.

Providing that you raise at least £2,550 for 2016 or £2,600 for 2017 via sponsorship,your charity will then pay for the balance of your trip costs directly to Action Challenge.That balance is £1,020 for 2016 or £1,040 for 2017 (and they will be happy with thisarrangement, as they still retain at least £1,530 for 2016 or £1,560 for 2017 to help fundtheir good work. You will have to pay the remaining £730 for 2016 or £760 for 2017(after the Registration Deposit) and 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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