Machu Picchu, the lost Inca city, on the Hardest Adventures Machu Picchu trek in Peru.

Machu Picchu

A Trek With Stories
You'll Tell Forever

Trek Overview

Duration

9 Days

Available From

£250*

Through Fundraising

Student Dates

Kit + Training Plan

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Dive into the Andes like the adventurers of old. Big mountain days, glacier exploration, slipping through the jungle to find the ancient Inca paths. This is Machu Picchu, 81km of history, nature, and a trek even more beautiful than the destination.

Hiker on a golden valley trail in the Peruvian Andes on the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu with Hardest Adventures. Group of Hardest Adventures trekkers below the snow-capped Salkantay pass on the trail to Machu Picchu. Trekkers at the Soraypampa camp beneath the Andes on the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu with Hardest Adventures. Hardest Adventures trekker standing with arms raised in celebration overlooking Machu Picchu.

Ways to Pay

We believe that world-class challenges shouldn't just be for those with deep pockets, and they should support the causes we care about. That's why we've built an industry-leading fundraising model that puts the power back into the hands of the community.

  • 100% of your fundraising goes to the charity. Your charity pays Hardest a balance fee to cover the remaining cost of your place on the challenge.
  • When you book, you have a 2-week Hardest safety net where you can get a full refund on your booking if you need to, no questions asked!
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Standard Registration

£450

+ £2,000 fundraising target

Standard registration fee with minimum fundraising goal. Equal monthly instalments available.

Flexi 1 Registration

£250

+ £2,500 fundraising target

Lower upfront fee with higher fundraising commitment. Equal monthly instalments available.

Flexi 2 Registration

£695

+ £1,500 fundraising target

Higher upfront payment with lower fundraising goal. Equal monthly instalments available.

Pay in Full

£1,399

No fundraising target

Full registration fee with no fundraising requirement. Payment plans available.

Itinerary

What's Included

The Crew

Your Trek Team

Guides, porters and cooks, all B Corp certified, providing valuable income to the local community. They carry, they cook, they get you to Machu Picchu.

The Trail

Camp, Meals & Water

Camping in tents with mule support, cooks, waiters and porters, every meal on the trek and safe drinking water throughout. You trek, we run the camp.

The Hostel

Accommodation

Hostels in the heart of Cusco and in Aguas Calientes, with a real bed and a hot shower waiting after your nights camping on the trail.

The Backup

Never On Your Own

An HA rep is with you from sign-up to Machu Picchu, backed by a 24/7 UK emergency line for the whole challenge.

And All Of This

Park permits and all entry fees required to reach Machu Picchu
Many meals off the trek too, as detailed in the itinerary
Airport pickup and drop-off by your HA rep
All in-country transport including trek drop-offs, pick-ups and the train from Aguas Calientes back to Cusco
All camp equipment, tents, cutlery and crockery included
Fundraising support, your HA rep and challenge leaders help you smash your target

You sort four things.
We handle the rest.

That's the deal. Everything on the trail is our problem. Before you fly, you've got exactly four jobs:

01

Flights

Get yourself to Cusco and back. We'll be waiting at arrivals.

02

Travel Insurance

A policy that covers high-altitude trekking up to 5,000m. Non-negotiable.

03

Jabs & Visas

Check vaccinations with your GP and sort a visa if you need one.

04

Spending Money

For tips for your guides and porters, meals not in the itinerary, and anything you fancy.

Not included in your trip price: flights to and from Cusco, travel insurance, vaccinations, visas (if required), tips for guides and porters, meals not specified in the itinerary, and personal spending.

Payment Plans

Hardest Safety Net - After booking you have a 2-week window to change your mind and receive a full refund, no questions asked.

£1,399 Full Price

Choose Your Payment Plan

Pay In Full

Settle the £1,399 in one payment at booking. No further admin, no follow-up emails.

20% Deposit + Monthly Instalments

Secure your place with a 20% deposit of your chosen registration fee (from £50), then pay £50 plus equal monthly instalments until three months before your trip, or clear the remainder by your departure's due date: 9th February 2027 for the June 2027 trip, 8th February 2027 for the 8th August 2027 trip, and 9th February 2027 for the 9th August 2027 trip. And we're treating you right, this is valid for both paid and fundraising plans.

Hiker on a golden valley trail in the Peruvian Andes on the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu with Hardest Adventures. Group of Hardest Adventures trekkers below the snow-capped Salkantay pass on the trail to Machu Picchu. Trekkers at the Soraypampa camp beneath the Andes on the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu with Hardest Adventures. Hardest Adventures trekker standing with arms raised in celebration overlooking Machu Picchu.
Hardest Adventures trekkers exploring a colonial cloister courtyard in Cusco before the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. Classic postcard view of the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on a Hardest Adventures trek in Peru. Hardest Adventures group photo in front of Machu Picchu after completing the Salkantay trek. Sunrise over the mountains at Soraypampa on the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu with Hardest Adventures.
What people say
★★★★★

Went to Machu Picchu with Hardest Adventures and had the journey of a lifetime. Met some incredible people and made amazing memories along the way.

MilaMachu Picchu Trek
★★★★★

Had an amazing time doing the Machu Picchu Trek, was super well organised from start to finish, great vibes and great support throughout, big thanks to Will.

IsabellaMachu Picchu Trek
★★★★★

Unreal experience in Peru with these guys :) Will made sure there was always high vibes in the group 🙌

LauraMachu Picchu Trek
★★★★★

Made the best memories doing the Machu Picchu trek, was well organised and amazing vibes throughout thanks to Will :)

KirstyMachu Picchu Trek
★★★★★

I had a fantastic experience doing Machu Picchu. I met amazing people and the trip was very well organised. I would highly recommend. A brilliant way to travel and conquer challenges.

AntoniaMachu Picchu Trek
★★★★★

Just finished Machu Picchu expedition with this lot. Impeccable organisation throughout (compared with other guided tours they were on another level of organisation, fun and enjoyment).

BenMachu Picchu Trek
★★★★★

So, with the plan for the Machu Picchu trip it was already going to be amazing, but the way Will the rep ran the whole thing made it not just a nice trip with cool views, but also hilarious, action packed and so well organised that it was easy.

EwanMachu Picchu Trek
Got Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Defer?

Absolutely! Deferral fees depend on how close you are to your departure date:

  • More than 6 months before: Free deferral to another date
  • 6–2 months before: £80
  • 2 months – 6 weeks before: £120 (if your place hasn't already been fully paid for by this point)
  • Under 6 weeks: Deferral not possible

To defer, please email team@hardestadventures.com

Medical & Family Emergencies Those deferring due to a medical or family emergency may be eligible for a free or discounted deferral, subject to the circumstances and how close it is to the trip start date.

What's the Cancellation Policy?

  • Within 14 days of booking: Free cancellation & full refund.
  • After 14 days: Free cancellation (no refund).
  • To cancel, email team@hardestadventures.com

What's the Group Size?

20 fellow adventurers.

Where Will I Stay?

If you are on a General trip, you will be staying in a hotel, and on the trek you will be camping in tents.

If you are on a Students trip, you'll stay in a shared same-sex hostel (breakfast included). During the trek, you'll be camping in tents.

Our Head of Ops, Sofia@hardestadventures.com, advises and is more than happy to assist you when arranging your:

  • Travel Insurance
  • Relevant Visas
  • Flights
Vaccinations: Peru Recommended: Hepatitis A, Tetanus, and Typhoid.
Also consider: Hepatitis B, Rabies, and Yellow Fever (only if you're also visiting the Amazon jungle).

If you have chosen the charity fundraising option, your fundraising deadline is 8 weeks before your challenge start date. With the support of your charity rep, Hardest Adventures, challenge leaders, and University, it's almost impossible not to reach your target.

In the unlikely event the target isn't met by the deadline, here are your options:

  1. If you're above 80% of your target and have plans in place, your charity can grant you a 2-week deadline extension.
  2. You can put your own money in and fundraise it back afterwards, as long as you don't keep more than you put in.
  3. You can defer to next year's trip for a small fee, giving you an extra year to hit your target.
Our Promise We want you to take on this adventure of a lifetime, and we'll do all we can to help you do so.

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