Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Charity Trek – Discover Adventure
Trek one of the world’s most famous trails through breathtaking Andean landscapes. End your journey at the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is more than a hike—it’s a cultural and spiritual adventure. Experience history, challenge yourself, and create memories that last a lifetime. 10 day duration.
LINK TO DISCOVER ADVENTUREEvent details, what you need to know
Event type:
In person
Date:
05 Sept 2026
Time:
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Entry fee:
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Fundraising for:
Alabaré
Event target:
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Location
Peru
Good to know:
- Return flights from London to Cusco
- All known airline taxes
- Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
- All accommodation on twinshare basis – hotels and camping
- Group camping equipment (including sleeping mats)
- All meals except where specified
- Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
- English speaking local guide/s
- Local support, porters, cooks and back-up equipment
- Inca Trail Permit
- Entrance to Machu Picchu and other sites visited as part of the itinerary
- We offset 100% of the carbon emissions from your trip, including flights booked with us
- Further dates in April, September and October 2026 and 2027
Run by Discover Adventure, the Machu Picchu charity trek is one of the most iconic sights in South America, and the culmination of our magnificent Inca Trail trek through the Peruvian Andes. Join us as we trek this breathtakingly beautiful route through valleys and high passes, scattered with fascinating Inca ruins.
Trekking on Inca-paved paths and steps, our route takes us up through lush cloudforest to the demanding Dead Woman’s Pass (4200m). Continually climbing up or dropping down, our way is steep at times, and the altitude adds to the challenge. We finally come to the Sun Gate, which overlooks Machu Picchu, where your first magical glimpse provides an unforgettable reward for your efforts.
Find out about some of the lesser known, yet amazing parts of the Inca Trail on our blog
Each year, the Peruvian Government release a limited number of trekking permits for the upcoming 12 months. Permits for April – October departures (peak trekking season) sell out extremely quickly and demand for these permits increases year on year. Permits will be released in October for the following year’s departures. To avoid disappointment and in order for Discover Adventure to secure your permit, you will need to book your place early for this challenge and provide valid passport details.
Challenge Grading
All our trips are designed to be challenging. Trips are graded Yellow, Orange or Red, in increasing levels of challenge. This trip lies within the RED range.
Two payment options
I’m really pleased to be raising money for Alabaré, a fantastic charity. It’s really nice to be supporting a charity working hard in my own area.
If you are you a runner, a competitive sportsperson or perhaps you simply fancy a personal challenge next year why not check out our partnerships with Discover Adventure or Run for Charity which offer a host of exciting challenges, from walking in the UK to trekking in the Himalayas to tough mudders and international marathons?
There’s an event for everyone. It doesn’t have to be a challenge; do what you love and raise some funds at the same time. Whatever amount you aim for, it all helps. Do it your way.
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