Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu 2023

We are so excited to announce that Teesside Hospice have decided to take on the Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu on Saturday 7th – Tuesday 17th October 2023.

Machu Picchu is considered by many to be the most spectacular creation of the Inca Empire and one of the most important heritage sites in the world. It sits on top of the Huayna Picchu mountain at a staggering height of 8,000 feet (2,430 meters) in a mesmerising tropical forest, offering spectacular 360 panoramic views.

Live out any adventurers dream & tick off an iconic bucket list journey. Do something you have always wanted to do, escape the normal, live out your dream... Explore with your adventurous side that yearns for breathtaking views... Rediscover yourself and experience new things and meet amazing new people along the way.

The journey will take place over 11 days, below is a brief breakdown of those days. If this seems like something you're highly interested in please press 'Enquire now' and a member of the team will be in touch to provide you with your information pack (including a full breakdown of each day). It's going to be EPIC we are so excited to show you. 

Day 1 (Sat): London – LimaFly from the UK to Lima. On arrival transfer to a hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2 (Sun): Lima – CuscoA short flight to Cusco.

Day 3 (Mon): Cusco – Tambo Machay 

Day 4 (Tue): Cusco – Challacancha - Humantay Lake

Day 5 (Wed): Soraypampa – Andenes

Day 6 (Thu): Andenes – Lucmabamba

Day 7 (Fri): Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes

Day 8 (Sat): Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Cusco

Day 9 (Sun): Cusco

Day 10 (Mon): Cusco - Lima – London

Day 11 (Tue)London

How much would this journey cost?

Sponsorship Route: Registration Fee = £765 (Can be paid in 2x instalments) & minimum sponsorship of £3,995. (per person)

Self-Funded Route: Registration Fee = £2,685 (Can be paid in instalments across 3 or 6 months) & suggested sponsorship of £1,805. (per person)

Cost Includes:

• Flights from London to Cusco (including all current airport taxes & airline-imposed fuel supplements)
• All transfers & transport in Peru
• Accommodation in twin rooms in 3 star hotels (6 nights), tents on trek (3 nights) 
• All meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 10 (excluding lunch on Day 9)
• Drinking water throughout
• Welcome dinner
• Celebration Farewell dinner with certificates
• Local trek guides, porters and full support crew on trek
• High-quality 2-man tents
• 24-hour emergency support in Peru and the UK
• Trekking permits
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
• Tour Leader
• Mini Bus travel to and from London
• Social events & training - to get to know #TeamTeesside prior to trip
• Training Top & Hoodie
• Full admin and pre-departure support, including Information Evening & Pre-departure briefing