Join Birmingham Hospice on one of the world’s top 10 trekking trails and explore Machu Picchu – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World!
Join Birmingham Hospice on one of the world’s top 10 trekking trails – Machu Picchu!
- Duration: 10 days
- Days trekking: 5 days
- Distance trekked: 52km/32.31miles
The Inca Trail is one of the most popular trekking trails in the world. The Inca Trail reaches an altitude of over 4,200m and consists of hiking through sub-tropical vegetation, cloud forest and embracing snow-capped peaks.
The trek will be challenging, but the reward is unforgettable: spectacular views of river valleys far below, a visit to Phuyupatamarca (“the town at the edge of the clouds”), and the incredible moment of arriving at the lost city. Experience the pilgrimage of the Incas and trek to Machu Picchu – the real Inca Trail.
This is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, experiences you will ever take on.
Want to find out more? If you’d like to find out more information, our friendly Events Team would be happy to help! To organise a chat with them, please email events@birminghamhospice.org.uk. We will be hosting an open evening in the coming months – please click the button below to register your interest:
Ready to sign up? Visit the link below from our partners Global Challenge Adventures, and Birmingham Hospice will be in contact when notified of your entry. We have three options for payment – minimum sponsorship, self-funding or partial self-funding plus minimum sponsorship.
Trekking with Birmingham Hospice will always be such a special memory for me – the camaraderie throughout the group, the challenge of the hike and the beautiful scenery along the way all made it such a great experience. Knowing I was raising vital funds for hospice care made the sore feet and tired legs worth it!
Charl, previous Birmingham Hospice trekker
FAQs
Option A – Minimum sponsorship
Registration fee £299 + Minimum sponsorship £4,600 + Trekking Permit £200
Please note 80% of fundraising (£3,680) must be received by Birmingham Hospice by 16 July 2027
Option B – Self fund
Registration fee £299 + Self-Funding £3,000 + Trekking Permit £200
Please note full payment of £3,000 must be paid by 6 August 2027
Option C – Contribution
Registration Fee £299 + Minimum Sponsorship £2800 + Challenge Balance Contribution £700 + Inca Trail permit £200
Please note 80% of the minimum sponsorship (£2240) must be received by Birmingham Hospice by 16 July 2027.
£700 contribution must be paid to Global Adventure Challenges by 6 August 2027.
All registration fees will be paid on time of booking directly to Global Adventures.
All participants must purchase an Inca Trail Permit (£200). Payment for the Inca Trail permit will be required once they go on sale go on sale in October 2026 – or as close to this date if you register afterwards.
To help you through each step of this incredible trek of a lifetime, we have lots of support available, including:
– A dedicated Events Officer to help and advise you through your experience
– Online support throughout your journey
– Access to a supportive WhatsApp group
– Expert fundraising support and resources
– A pre-departure briefing where you’ll meet your fellow trekkers
– Optional training treks alongside other participants
– Personalised participant account hub that houses all challenge support information, to ensure participants are fully prepared for the challenge
– Support documents to aid preparation including, but not limited to: further information about the challenge, detailed challenge itinerary, kit lists, training plan/schedule, fundraising advice
– A dedicated Customer Care team supporting each participant from registration
– Discount vouchers with affiliate partners.
– Return flights from London Airport to Cusco including all airport taxes and fuel surcharges
– All transfers as per itinerary
– 7 nights’ accommodation – 4 nights hotel accommodation, twin share with private bathroom. 4 nights camping twin share. Hotels will have a local category rating of 3 stars
– Camping equipment – tents and inflatable sleeping mattresses
– All meals except dinner day 7 and lunch on day 8
– Trekking tour and site permits for day 3
– Professional, English speaking local guides throughout whole stay in Peru
– Porters and Inca Trail Guides
– Portable altitude chamber for safety
– Global Adventure Challenge Leader from UK
– Full medical kit with supplies and altitude chamber for emergencies
– UK Dr to travel with group with expenses
– Medal per person
– GAC 24 Hour emergency on call team
– Single Occupancy Supplement
– Inca Trail permits – participants to pay £200 directly to organisers once permits go on sale (October 2026) or as close to this date if participants register afterwards. Failure to purchase permit will mean you’re not able to take part in the Trek. This permit is non-refundable or transferable as linked to individual via passport
– Departure taxes in Lima and Cuzco – to be paid in cash by individual
– Alcoholic drinks
– Lunch on day 2, dinner day 7 and lunch on day 8 • Travel insurance • Visa (if applicable)
For the trip itinerary, please click here.
Event details
When
29 October 2027
7 November 2027
Where
Machu Picchu
Fee
£299
Sponsorship
from £2,800
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