Join team Tŷ Hafan in trekking to the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Voted one of the top 25 treks in the world, this challenging expedition will take you over the spectacular Andean peaks, through epic Peruvian landscapes and misty cloud forests.
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Date:
30th April – 10th May 2027
Location:
Machu Picchu, Peru
Fundraising goal:
£5,500
Registration Fee:
£499
No parent ever imagines that their child’s life will be short. Sadly, this is the reality facing thousands of families in Wales. By trekking to Machu Picchu for Tŷ Hafan, you can make sure that no one in Wales lives their child’s short life alone.
Want to learn more about the Machu Picchu trek? We’re holding an information evening on June 5th, 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Tiny Rebel Brewery Bar, Rogerstone. Plus, get 10% off the £499 registration fee if you attend the information evening. Find out more and register for the information evening below.
We’ll start our 11-day adventure in the Colonial town of Cusco with an acclimatisation trek to the Inca ruins of Tambomachay. After two-days of acclimatising and sightseeing, we’ll begin our hike towards Machu Picchu along the Salkantay trail.
The route follows an ancient and remote Inca footpath, where snow-capped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests. The paths are filled with wild strawberries, colourful butterflies and other exotic flora and fauna.
Off the beaten path, this trek is one of the most interesting and challenging ways to experience the land of the ancient Incas. One of the highlights will be catching our first glimpse of Machu Picchu across the valley!
We’ll spend our last night at the spa town of Aguas Calientes and in the morning we will take a short transfer to the ancient site where you can enjoy a guided tour, unlocking the mysteries of this glorious ancient city. After returning to Cusco we will have our final celebratory meal and more time to enjoy the sights of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, before returning home via Lima.
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Sign up today with Different TravelThis trek is graded ‘challenging’ as you will be trekking over varying terrain, exposed to high altitudes (up to 4,630m) and sleeping in campsites with basic facilities. You should be prepared for all weather conditions and variable temperatures. Each day’s trek is between 5-8 hours and there are some big hills to climb! This is an endurance challenge so you are strongly advised to build up a good level of fitness – the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the challenge.
The steep terrain and high altitude will make the going tough at times, but anyone with good fitness and the right attitude will love it. The first day is generally flat with a gradual incline as you gain altitude, there may also be some small streams to cross. The second day will be tough with a steep zigzagging ascent on rocky ground to the high pass, followed by an undulating descent through the rainforest where the terrain may be muddy and slippery. The next two days of trekking are undulating and will be a mixture of jungle and alpine trails, which can be muddy underfoot. There are several hills to climb, including a steep climb through the coffee plantations on the final day. You must ensure your training includes plenty of hills!
Each day we will trek between 6-8 hours depending on group pace, altitude, weather and steepness of terrain. As there is a lot of ascent and descent, the distances covered may not always sound very much (8-20km per day) but this does not demonstrate the difficulty of the terrain and hills you’ll have to climb.
You will spend the first three nights in hotels on a twin-share basis (one night in Lima and two nights in a historical colonial hotel in Cusco). During the trek you will spend three nights camping in three-man tents (two people per tent) and on the last night of the trek, you’ll stay one night at a guesthouse in Aguas Calientes for a good night’s sleep before heading up to Machu Picchu the following day. After the trek you will spend two further nights at a hotel in Cusco. Tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags are provided for camping.
The only one thing you can say about the weather in Peru is that it is difficult to accurately predict. You can have beautifully clear hot days in the middle of the wet season and hailstorms in the dry season – it’s one of the beauties of Peru.
In the Andes, there are two main seasons – wet and dry. The wet season runs from November to April and the dry season from May to October. You are likely to experience average day time temperatures of around 20°c and nighttime average lows around -l0°C during the trek.
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There is a £499 non-refundable, non-transferable, registration fee payable at the time of booking to secure your place. (This is payable in instalments upon request by emailing accounts@different-travel.com).
You are then required to fundraise a minimum of £5,500 for Tŷ Hafan. A minimum sponsorship of £500 must be raised by 30 October 2026. 80% of your fundraising target (a minimum of £4,400) must be raised by 5 February 2027. The remaining 20% (£1,100) must be raised by the date of departure.
A self-funded option is also available, where you pay the trip costs directly to Different Travel and then agree to fundraise a minimum of £2,500. Find out more on the Different Travel website.
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Sign up today with Different TravelReturn flights from London and domestic flights from Lima to Cusco (inc. airport taxes and supplements)
All transport in Peru
Accommodation in 3* hotels (5 nights), high quality tents on the trek (3 nights) and guesthouse in Aguas Calientes (1 night)
All meals except lunch on day 9
Local English-speaking guides, porters and full support crew on the trek
Trekking permits and entrance fees to Machu Picchu
UK Different Travel tour manager
Fundraising and training support
Personal expenses (e.g. drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Lunch on day 9
Travel insurance
Tips for local guides and support crew (approx. £55-£65)
Trek kit and equipment
Peru visa (not currently required for British citizens)
UK transfers to and from the airport
Visit the Different Travel website to read the full itinerary.
The minimum age is 18 (or 16-17 if accompanied by a parent/guardian). There is no upper age limit.
An ideal candidate is someone who is open minded, positive, flexible and enjoys the challenges of the great outdoors. Adventure travel involves elements of the unexpected so do not expect the standards to be the same as you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable (be it because of group pace, weather conditions etc.) and itineraries may be altered to allow for this. You must also be willing to train hard for this challenge!
If you do not already regularly exercise you should aim to start training (including plenty of hills) as early as possible. The best training is hill walking, which will prepare you for the type of terrain you will experience trekking to Machu Picchu.
Other activities which can complement hill walking include running, cycling, gym workouts, boot camps etc. Building up your core and leg muscle strength is important so exercises such as squats, lunges, push-ups, planks and crunches will really enhance your training. These exercises can be done at home – no gym needed. You can download a number of free apps, which will help you train and track your progress, e.g. MapMyWalk, C25K (Couch to 5k run), MyFitnessPal (for a variety of sports).You must take your training seriously and arrive as fit as you can be so you get the most out of this challenge.
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