There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. This will soar to 2 million by 2051.225,000 will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three minutes.1 in 6 people over the age of 80 have dementia,70 per cent of people in care homes have dementia or severe memory problems, there are over 40,000 people under 65 with dementia in the UK. For these reasons I have decided to complete the 10 day Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain Trek April 10th 2018 to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Peru is one of the most fascinating countries in South America, and with its breath taking landscapes, stunning scenery and mysterious Inca sites, it is home to one of the top 5 famous treks in the world and one of the best treks for charity. My trek will begin in the Inca Capital of Cusco, hidden deep in the Andes Mountains and then I will head off to conquer the one and only Inca Trail with altitudes ranging from 2000 to 4215 AMSL. The trek leads to the majestic Sun Gate and on to the final destination “Lost City of the Incas” Machu Picchu – the world’s most important archaeological find and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World!

DAY 1 10th April
In the early hours of the morning I depart from Heathrow to Peru.

DAY 2 11th April
During the morning I take a short domestic flight to the breath-taking Andean city of Cusco (3,300m). I will transfer to the central hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy one of the most celebrated cities in South America.

DAY 3 12th April CUSCO
8KM / 4HRS TREKKING
Today, I have an acclimatisation walk above Cusco to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman to help me adapt to the altitude in preparation for the Inca Trail. The rest of the day I am able to explore this exciting city before spending a second night in the hotel in the centre of Cusco.

DAY 4 13th April INCA TRAIL
11KM / 6HRS TREKKING
I have an early start, after breakfast I have a transfer to the start of the challenge passed Ollantaytambo at Kilometre 82. I will trek along the banks of the Urubamba River until I reach the magnificent ruins of Llactapata – then I will proceed to Huayllabamba where my tents will be waiting for me.

DAY 5 14th April HUAYLLABAMBA – PACASMAYO
11KM / 7HRS TREKKING
This will be possibly the hardest day of the trek, I will rise early and head to the highest point of the trail, the impressive Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,270m), with striking views into the valley. I will then descend into the Pacasmayo valley and settle in to the camp for the night.

DAY 6 15th April PACASMAYO - WINAY WAYNA
12KM / 8-9HRS TREKKING
Today I will climb again, passing the Inca ruins of Runcu Raccay and on to the next pass with spectacular views of the Vilcabamba range. Walking on a well-preserved Inca pathway, I will reach the Sayacmarca ruins, allowing plenty of time for a tour of the site. Then I continue along the ridge, up to the Phuyupatamarca ruins, where I am able to explore before heading into the camp.



DAY 7 16th April MACHU PICCHU
10KM / 6HRS TREKKING
I have another early start and begin the 3 hours hike down to Winay Winay. As the early morning sun lights up the magnificent Machu Picchu ruins from the ‘Inti Punku’ or ‘Door of the Sun’. From here, I will descend to the world’s most famous ruins built in the 15th century, where I will have a guided tour. In the afternoon I willcontinue to the town of Aguas Calientes and return by train to Cusco, ready for an early night.

DAY 8 17th April CUSCO
Today, I have a free day to look around Cusc which includes include visiting the Pisac ruins.

DAY 9 18th April DEPART CUSCO
I will take a flight from Cusco back to the UK via Bogota.