midlife Programme

Leap to Peru

community development + high andes + amazon exploration

This grounding journey through Peru invites you to walk with intention through ancient landscapes and living traditions. From the Sacred Valley to the heights of Machu Picchu, you’ll explore not just breathtaking beauty, but deep cultural roots and meaningful community projects. It’s a trip that reconnects you with the Earth, with yourself, and with the stories that shape us. You’ll return home with stronger legs and a steadier mind.

In the heart of the Sacred Valley, you’ll live alongside Andean families and work with The Andean Alliance, supporting high-altitude communities as they adapt to climate change through organic farming and reforestation. It’s hands-on, humbling, and deeply connective, an invitation to learn from people who live in rhythm with the mountains.

Then comes the leap: a four-day, off-grid trek to Machu Picchu, designed by local guides to take you deep into landscapes most travellers never see. You’ll cross shimmering glacial lakes, traverse ancient footpaths through wild, windswept valleys, and spend nights in remote homestays where Quechua hospitality welcomes you in with warmth and open arms. The days are long, six hours of hiking at altitude, but the reward is immense. When you finally emerge at the legendary citadel, it’s not just a bucket-list moment. It’s the powerful culmination of everything you’ve experienced.

And throughout it all? Culture infuses every step. From wandering lesser-known Inca ruins and bargaining in vibrant local markets to savouring Peru’s world-famous cuisine, this journey is about more than what you’ll see—it’s about why it all matters.

Programme Summary

available months:
SEP, MAY, OCT
COSTs:
2025 £3150, 2026 £3350
Locations:
Sacred Valley + Amazon
Accommodation:
Homestay + hostels
Stay Length:
4 weeks
Environments:
HIGH Andes + Amazon Jungle
Team Size:
10 per departure
Social:
Chilled vibe
FITNESS:
Good fitness required
PROJECT TYPES:
Reforestation + community

Programme Dates + Prices

Peru Midlife Sept 25
September 29, 2025
12 Days
£3100
7 places left
Peru Midlife May 26
May 10, 2026
12 Days
£3350
Peru Midlife Sept 26
September 13, 2026
12 Days
£3350
Peru Midlife Oct 26
October 4, 2026
12 Days
£3350

What's included

  • Pre-departure briefing on all aspects of the adventure
  • Accommodation throughout
  • Airport transfers
  • Food as described 
  • Leap T-shirt
  • Chapel Hike, Urco Ruins + Youth Association jewellery making
    Huamanchoque community visit, Pisac visit and weaving workshop,
    Community-led Activities,
    salt mines
  • Machu Picchu Trek

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical expenses (reclaimable through travel insurance) 
  • Soft drinks/beer etc
  • Laundry fees
  • The last dinner out in Cusco
  • Tips for the trekking staff and homestay.  Budget about £100 in total.
  • Private transfers to and from the airport if you do not arrive on the main flight 
testimonials

Our reviews speak for themselves

“The trip was out of this world; we have exhausted ourselves working out with Milly the adjectives which might encapsulate our feelings after the adventure of a lifetime. I definitely feel different to how I feel after a great holiday as this trip made me dig deep personally”
susa
“Having just returned from the Midlifer trip to Peru at the age of 55, I genuinely didn’t think I would get the opportunity to backpack again and feel like an intrepid teenager. We were able to stay, visit and get involved with local NGO projects in areas not usually accessible to the average traveller. Meeting, walking and talking with the locals we met gave me a deeper understanding of the history and beauty of Peru and just how fascinating a country it is”
lucy
“Just wanted to drop you a note and say from the bottom of my heart how fabulous our trip to Peru was. It was the perfect combination of challenge and fun, mixed together with a bunch of amazing women and life-affirming experiences. It was a privilege to be part of the group”
tash

Invest in you with a life-changing Midlife Leap

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