Frequently asked Questions
Find out how to sign up, what to expect at altitude and what's included on the trip. If you cannot find the answer to your questions below, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Call Joanna on 020 7344 2721 , or email any questions to joanna.howarth@classicfm.com
I want to sign up! What do I do now?
To register for your place on Trek the Inca Trail 09, you will need to return your £250 non refundable deposit as well as your registration and medical forms.
How do I get the necessary registration forms?
To apply for an information pack containing all of the required forms please click here. Scroll to the bottom of the article, enter your details and a pack will be sent to you shortly.
How do I pay my non-refundable registration fee of £250?
You can pay this registration fee by sending a cheque with your forms. Please make cheques payable to Classic FM Music Makers. You can also call Joanna on 0207 344 2721 and pay by credit or debit card, returning your forms in the post at the same time.
On what basis are team members selected?
Places are given on a first come, first served basis. The first 40 people to send their registration fee will secure a place. If you send in your registration fee and are not one of the first 40 then your fee will be refunded.
What is the age limit for the trek?
There is a lower age limit of 18 for the challenge, and no upper age limit. If you are 65 or over however we ask that you provide a signed Doctor’s note to verify your fitness.
I need a Doctor’s note but I want to sign up now!
You can sign up for the challenge and send your Doctor’s note in later.
How much do I have to fundraise to take part in the challenge?
Each member of the team must raise £3,250 to be eligible to take part in the trek. This is part of the challenge, but is achieveable. Classic FM Music Makers will be on hand every step of the way to help ensure you meet the required targets.
What happens if I can’t meet the sponsorship targets?
If you have trouble hitting the fundraising targets and you would still like to go on the trek, then we ask that you make up the difference yourself.
Who is leading the trek?
Classic FM Music Makers is working with overseas challenge company Discover Adventure to deliver this project. Discover Adventure are ATOL protected and have been working on successful overseas adventures since 1994.
Which staff are on the walking challenge?
The team of 40 will be joined by Nick Bailey, a minimum of 1 Classic FM member of staff, plus 2 trek leaders and a team doctor from Discover Adventure. We will also be assisted by porters who are a fundamental part of the team.
What is included in the trip?
Your flights too and from Lima will be included, along with internal flights, internal air tax, all accommodation, private bus and local guides, porters, cooks, all meals whilst camping and most when in hotels, entrance to Machu Picchu and all other sites visited as part of the itinerary.
Insurance, three meals, flight fuel sucharges, tip for the local porters and guides, and internal departure tax of $28 is not included.
Will we be affected by altitude?
One of the additional physical challenges of this trek is the altitude at which we are walking. Some of the highest passes on the trail reach 4200 metres, at which point oxygen levels are reduced. This can cause shortness of breath, nausea and reduced energy levels. The trek is well designed however so that there is plenty of time to acclimatise to the altitude.
Can I share a tent with my friend/partner?
Yes – if you are doing the challenge with a friend or partner please state this on your registration form and we will try and arrange for you to share a tent. If you would like to share with a same sex friend/partner this shouldn’t be a problem, though if it is a friend/partner of the opposite sex then it may not always be possible due to numbers, though we will do our best to arrange it.
Does Classic FM make any money out of the challenge?
NO – Classic FM does not profit in any way from any of the fundraising events which Classic FM Music Makers holds.
Where do I send my completed registration forms?
Please return your registration forms to: Trek the Inca Trail, Classic FM Music Makers, 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA. Please note you will need to include: your non-refundable registration fee of £250 plus the registration and medical forms (signed by your GP if necessary). Please ensure that you have read the Terms and Conditions before securing your place on the challenge.
