About the challenge

Our charity challenge begins in the Inca Capital of Cusco – a fascinating city, full of colonial charm hidden deep in the Andes Mountains.

At an altitude of 3,300m, we spend our first day acclimatising by taking a trek around the famous Inca sites surrounding Cusco – a great way to begin our trek for charity.

Then we’re off as a team to conquer the one and only Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – the world’s most important archaeological find and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World! There are literally thousands of Inca Trails within Peru and many other charity events sound similar, but

there’s only one Inca Trail that leads through the majestic Sun Gate, and then onto the fascinating ruins of Machu Picchu. Exceptional support and companionship await – from our porters and chefs through the medics and guides, we’ll be in great hands to assist us in reaching our goal!

This classic Inca Trail encompasses 3 high mountain passes – the highest being 4,200m. The trek will be tough and will certainly test us, but upon witnessing the sight of Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, mirrored with breathtaking views across the Andes, our efforts are more than worthwhile. Standing proudly together!

Please note: all Inca Trail challenge participants will be invoiced £200 for a mandatory trekking permit prior to the challenge. This is addition to the minimum sponsorship and will be invoiced directly to the participant.

Distance

Approximately 55km approximately

Duration

10 days

Registration fee

£299 (option available to pay your registration fee in two instalments)

Fundraising target

• Minimum Sponsorship - £4500, plus airport surcharge (£250) and trekking permit (£200).
• Self-Funding - £2250, plus airport surcharge (£250) and trekking permit (£200).

Register your place

1. Register your place

2. Remember to select that you are fundraising for SeeAbility.

Take part for SeeAbility

Our challenge event participants take on these amazing adventures each year to support SeeAbility and the work that we do.

There are two options to choose from when signing up for your trekking or cycling challenge.

• Minimum Sponsorship – This option means that the cost of challenge is included in your fundraising target. You will be set a minimum target and anything raised above this will be more funds for the charity. You simply pay your registration fee and fundraise the rest!
• Self-Funding – This option means that you will pay the registration, then you will cover the remaining cost of the challenge 12 weeks prior to departure. You will not have a minimum fundraising target, but we encourage you to make as much as possible.

Whichever option is right for you, please remember you will still receive the very best support from our SeeAbility fundraising team.

As part of Team SeeAbility, you will get:

• A charity branded t-shirt
• Dedicated support from SeeAbility’s Public Fundraising Team
• Regular team emails with updates
• A fundraising pack with information, ideas, motivation and downloadable materials to support you
• The sense of achievement knowing that you are supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live, love, thrive and belong.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the event, please email events@seeability.org or call Sarah on 07736 994513.