Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

Experience an unforgettable adventure in Peru, where you’ll volunteer in a local school, teaching workshops to help to improve education quality in the Sacred Valley, then end your journey with the amazing 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu!

Challenge Snapshot

If you’re a natural-born teacher and love an adventure, this challenge is the perfect mix for you. First you’ll facilitate learning at a local school to create an inspiring, fun learning environment for children in a remote village. Then test your endurance on the 5-Day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.

Available Trip Dates to Book Now

Program Date: 29 June - 14 July 2024
Program Date: 20 July - 4 August 2024

*Note: if you have other dates in mind or would like to travel as an individual, email us at [email protected] and we’ll be more than happy to help!

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Step out of your comfort zone

Challenge Overview

During the first week you’ll facilitate learning at one of our partner schools by delivering educational workshops. Your workshops could focus on a range of topics, including Conversational English, STEAM, Creative Arts and Environmental Awareness. You could also get the chance to work on a small renovation project to enhance the children’s learning environment.

You’ll spend the second half of your programme trekking on the 5-day Salkantay route to Machu Picchu, climbing 4600m above sea level as you reach the summit. The awe-inspiring views will keep you going as you pass the unbelievable Humantay Lake and finally reach Machu Picchu at sunrise on your epic final day!

Challenges Abroad team posing in front of Machu Picchu

Improve education Quality

Challenges Abroad team members crossing a wooden bridge for the Machu Picchu hiking challenge

Developed critical thinking

Week 1:
During your first week you’ll work with children at local schools, delivering workshops and helping them speak English with confidence, as well as lending a hand with any practical infrastructure maintenance like gardening or painting.

Week 2:
The 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu will challenge your mental and physical ability as you trek through mountain passes up to 4600m!

Focused on the UN Sustainability Goals

(4)

Quality Education

(6)

Clean Water & Sanitation

(13)

Climate Action

(14)

Life Below Water

Download our PDF Itinerary

Interested in immersing yourself in the rich history of the lost city of the Inca? Download our Machu Pichu and the Sacred Valley Challenge pack to find out more about this intrepid adventure.

What’s Included / Not Included?

What’s Included?

24/7 in-country support
All accommodation
3 meals a day
In-country transport
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Yellow participant t-shirt
Pre-departure support, including full challenge briefing
An incredible experience

What’s Not Included?

Flights
Visa (free for UK citizens)
Vaccinations
Travel Insurance
Personal spending money
Challenges Abroad team posing in front of Machu Picchu

An average day
on the project

Monday to Friday you will facilitate workshops with the weekend free to travel or explore under your own steam. Your day will usually consist of a morning session (approx. 3 hours) after breakfast and then another 3-hour session after lunch. Your afternoons and evenings will be free for you to relax and explore or plan a session for the next day.

Call us on +44 (0) 1635 88 93 93 to speak with one of our team and begin planning your journey to becoming a Global Citizen

Your Climate Impact

By taking part in this trip, you’ll be contributing to climate change, but you’ll also be igniting positive change. That’s why we pay the full cost of offsetting your impact.
Scenery in Peru of a tree in front of mountains- Challenges Abroad

192Kg of CO²e

Average carbon footprint per person

Impact for others, Impact for you.

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