About the trip

Dates

22nd  October- 1st November 2026

Trip Length

10 nights, 11 days

Accommodation

4* Hotels  and some camping along the way

Trip type

Trekking

Start point

Lima, Peru

End point

Cusco, Peru

Recommended Airport

Jorge Chávez International Airport - Lima, Peru

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport - Cusco, Peru

Terrain

Mountainous trails

Investment

£1,045 (+ flights and transfers)

Fundraising Minimum Target

£1,000

Group Size

~20

OVERVIEW

This 11-day adventure through Peru combines cultural immersion, outdoor challenges, and unforgettable landscapes. Starting in Lima, explore its historic center, vibrant Barranco district, and the renowned Larco Museum before flying to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Experience traditional weaving, a pachamanca earth-cooked meal, and paddleboarding on Piuray Lagoon. Discover Maras salt ponds and Moray terraces, then push your limits with via ferrata and ziplining. Embark on the spectacular 4-day Quarry Trail trek, reaching high mountain passes and remote Inca sites, before arriving at Aguas Calientes for a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Conclude in Cusco with a city tour and a hands-on Pisco Sour masterclass - an unforgettable blend of culture, adventure, and connection.

ITINERARY

OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP : Amazon Adventure (19–22 October)

Day 1: Lima / 22nd of October

Arrival, private transfer, welcome briefing.

Day 2: Lima / 23rd of October

Guided city tour (historic center, Larco Museum), lunch at Café del Museo, Barranco food & culture tour.

Day 3: Lima / 24th of October

Free day with private transport at disposal.

Day 4: Lima → Cusco → Sacred Valley / 25th of October

Flight to Cusco, visit local weaving community, pachamanca lunch, paddleboarding at Piuray Lagoon.

Day 5: Sacred Valley / 26th of October

Explore Maras salt ponds, Moray terraces, via ferrata & zipline adventure.

Day 6-8: Quarry Trail Trek / 27-28th of October

4-day trek through remote Inca sites, camping under the stars, reaching passes up to 4,450 m, ending in Ollantaytambo.

Day 8 (PM): 29th of October

Train to Aguas Calientes, overnight at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

Day 9: Machu Picchu / 30th of October

Guided tour of the Lost City, train back to Ollantaytambo, transfer to Cusco.

Day 10: Cusco / 31st of October

City tour (Sacsayhuaman, Qoricancha, Plaza de Armas), Pisco-making experience.

Day 11: Departure / 1st of November

Transfer to Cusco airport.

OPTIONAL POST TRIP : Lake Titicaca & Arequipa (1–9 November)

FUNDRAISING & INVESTMENT

The minimum fundraising target for taking part in this trip is £500. This will go directly towards our work as a charity, helping to support our communities and the beneficiaries on our Development Programme who have been impacted by trauma.

Please check out our fundraising tips and don't hesitate to get in touch if you are in need of support or ideas! We are here to help.

FAQs

Accommodation

We will be staying a mix of hotels, huts and camping (gear provided). Please note that a supplement of £287pp is required for all single rooms.

Fundraising

The price of the trip (£1045) does not contribute towards fundraising for Millimetres 2 Mountains. The trip fee is paid directly to our third-party provider to cover the cost of trip arrangements. 

All additional fundraising efforts will go directly to the Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation, towards our work as a charity supporting people who have been impacted by trauma. 

The minimum fundraising target for taking part in this trip is £500. This will go directly towards our work as a charity, helping to support our communities and the beneficiaries on our Development Programme who have been impacted by trauma.

Please check out our fundraising tips and don't hesitate to get in touch if you are in need of support or ideas - this is all part of the fun!

Travel & Transfers

Flight and transfers are not included or organised by us unless stated otherwise. You will need to organise your own travel to and from the start and finish location.

Please do not book your travel until you have received confirmation that the minimum trip number has been met.

Group Size

The expected group size of this trip will be around 20 people. This typically includes one or more M2M Beneficiaries, however this cannot always be guaranteed. While the founders of M2M endeavour to be on every trip, this is not always possible. However, there will always be an experienced M2M representative there to support you. 

Group Pace & Teamwork

Our Global Challenges are designed to encourage team spirit and community cohesion first and foremost. We invite you to connect with each other, find common ground and look out for each other. It is likely that there will be a varying mix of physical ability and confidence among the group. Our trips are all about working together, moving at the speed of the slowest person and being mindful of the needs of others to offer support where you can.

Guided Wellness Elements

Mind and body wellness is a core part of our ethos and features frequently within our outdoor trips and development programmes. Our Global Challenges sometimes involve some coaching exercises including breathwork, posed questions and gentle guided movement such as yoga or Qi Gong. Inclusion of these elements will depend upon the itinerary of each trip, and participation is always optional.

Meals & Dietary Requirements

We will have a hot dinner every night, with all meals included in the price of the trip. However, we recommend that participants bring cash for any extra food or beverages they may want during the journey.

All third party providers we partner with will cater for dietary requirements where possible. You will need to make yours known ahead of time by notifying the M2M trip organiser via email following sign up.

Third Party Provider

Intrepid Travel is a global tour operator specialising in small‑group, experience-rich trips around the world. Founded in 1989, they run hundreds of itineraries - ranging from budget backpacking to comfort‑style and premium adventures - across more than 120 countries.

What sets Intrepid apart is its commitment to responsible and sustainable travel: trips are often led by local guides, use locally owned accommodation or public transport, and emphasise cultural immersion and community benefit rather than mass‑tourism footprints.

What's Included?

The trip fee includes accommodation, meals, permits, guides, and local transportation. It does not include flights to Peru - you will need to organise these independently.

Vaccinations

Please refer to the Fit For Travel NHS website to follow their country-specific advice on vaccinations and how to stay safe and healthy while abroad.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory for all of our Global Challenges. You are responsible for organising your own travel insurance which must include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, repatriation, and all activities involved in your trip. 

We recommend opting for a policy that includes personal liability, cancellation and cover in the event you are unable to join your trip due to illness or injury, curtailment, loss of luggage or personal effects, or for any other reason. Please make sure you include all health and personal information correctly.

We strongly advise that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your trip.

Visas

Please check the UK Government website for foreign travel advice, including up-to-date entry requirements and visas.

Early Arrival / Staying Longer

We always encourage you to see the sights and immerse yourself in the local area for as long as possible! If you would like to extend your stay by arriving early or adding on some time at the end of the trip, you can book directly with our start/end accommodation, or find an alternative place to stay. We have additional trip add-on's before and after the main portion of the trip, which you are welcome to join. Details of the accommodation will be shared once the trip is confirmed.

If you arrive earlier than the check-in time of our chosen accommodation, you may wish to book an early check-in or an additional night before. Once the trip has been confirmed, you can contact the accommodation directly to find out if this is possible.

Packing List 

You will receive a full packing list following trip sign up. 

Securing your spot

Next steps to secure your spot on the trip will be shared with you following registration (at the top of the page!). 

Contact

If you have any questions about the trip, please contact [email protected].

Experience Required: 5/10

Fitness Required: 5/10

Difficulty: 6/10