Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Phoenix Projects working in Perú.
Saturday 20th-27th June 2026 (prelim dates TBC)
NB. Please note the following information is still a work in progress. Further updates will be made once confirmation of the challenge and the itinerary has been made. Last edited: 9/06/25
This challenge involves a total trekking distance of xxxkm (xxx miles) during the week. This is a high altitude trek with the highest point being xxxxm/xxxft. You will have to carry all personal equipment you will need for the four-day trek although water and food are provided separately. Accommodation will be in xxxx on the trail.
Arequipa is generally around 25 degrees Celsius/77 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, dropping to 10 Celsius/50 Fahrenheit during the night. During the Colca Canyon challenge day temperatures are around 21 degrees Celsius/70 degrees Fahrenheit and can drop to around 0 degrees Celsius/32 degrees Fahrenheit at night though is generally in single digits. There shouldn’t be any rain in June though always best to be prepared.
We will plant trees to help cover your carbon footprint for the challenge, including inbound and outbound flights.
If you are interested in joining us or need more information please do email us on info@thephoenixprojects.org
Saturday
Fly into Arequipa and a welcome dinner
Sunday
High altitude training hike to get used to the altitude. We will be hiking xxxkm/xxxm at an altitude of xxxxm/xxxft.
Monday
Early start as we commence day one of the four day hike. We will be hiking xxxkm/xxxm at an altitude of xxxxm/xxxft at the start and xxxxm/xxxft at the end.
Tuesday
Day two. We will be hiking xxxkm/xxxm at an altitude of xxxxm/xxxft at the start and xxxxm/xxxft at the end.
Wednesday
Day three. We will be hiking xxxkm/xxxm at an altitude of xxxxm/xxxft at the start and xxxxm/xxxft at the end.
Thursday
Day four. We will be hiking xxxkm/xxxm at an altitude of xxxxm/xxxft at the start and xxxxm/xxxft at the end. We will return to Arequipa in the afternoon
Friday
We will spend the day in the school celebrating with traditional dance and food finishing with a farewell meal back in Arequipa.
Saturday
Head back to Arequipa airport for those who are leaving…
From Saturday evening through to Saturday morning all hotels are included where needed. All meals are included though alcoholic drinks are on your tab! All trips, entrance fees, internal transport and airport pick-up and drop-off are included. Tips are not included and we will let you know how much we recommend.
Preliminary costs for all explained above are $xxxx (£xxxx) with two people sharing a hotel room in Arequipa or $xxxx (£xxxx) for single supplement. Accommodation on the trek is in xxxxx. Please do remember this is a fundraiser for Phoenix and not just a trip so we do ask you to fundraise as well and we will provide you with fundraising pages. Prices may change between now and June 2026 due to exchange rates so please do ask.
