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Lima, Cuzco, Volunteer with street children, Choquequirao Trek, Volunteer in the Ccaccaccollo Community, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
Experience true cultural immersion in the Peruvian Andes. Spend half of your trip making a difference in the lives of Cuzco street children and learn about rural life from our Inca Trail porters. Head deep into the Andes with your new found perspective and trek to Choquequirao. |
WHAT'S INCLUDED |
Group Size:
Max 15, Avg 10
Group Leader:
G.A.P leader throughout, local guide while on the Choquequirao Trek.
Accommodation:
Simple hotels (8 nts), community stay (2nts, possible multi-share) camping (4 nts).
Transport:
Local flight, train, van, hiking.
Meals Included:
All meals while on the Choquequirao Trek & Ccaccaccollo Community.
Meal Budget:
Allow USD160 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
Notes:
1. A return Cuzco-Lima flight can be arranged, if requested at time of booking.
2. Donation to be paid at the time of final payment.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS |
- 2-days volunteer with Street Children Project
- 2-days volunteer in Ccaccaccollo Community
- 5-day Choquequirao Trek with local guide
- cook and porters
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
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BRIEF ITINERARY |
Day 1 Arrive Lima: Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2 Cuzco: Early morning flight to Cuzco with the rest of the day to spend at leisure exploring this friendly colonial town. Wander through the cobblestone streets, nearby Inca ruins, markets, numerous museums and churches.
Day 3-4 Volunteer with Street Children: Volunteer at Inti Runakunaq Wasin, a drop in center for street children supported by Planeterra - the G.A.P Adventures Foundation. Play games, help with homework, teach English, help with the cooking, or participate in various workshops such as leather working and jewelry making.
Day 5-9 Choquequirao (4B,5L,4D): Depart Cuzco for Cachora, where we start our trek up to the spectacular but long-forgotten Inca city of Choquequirao. Built atop a mountain high in the Andes, the lost city of Choquequirao is comparable only to Machu Picchu in its beauty, grandeur and architectural achievement. Our local guides take care of you while camping and for the duration of the hike. Walk through breathtaking scenery on every step of this ancient Inca trail. On Day 9 return to Cuzco.
Day 10 Cuzco: Relax, explore the city or shop for souvenirs in the colourful Cuzco markets. Other options include visiting nearby spiritual sites of Sacsayhuaman and Tambo Machay, rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Day 11-12 Community Volunteer Project (2B,2L,2D): Spend two days in this rural community, home to Inca Trail Porters and a women’s weaving cooperative developed and supported by Planeterra. Participate in the daily life of local families. Activities may include planting, maintaining or harvesting crops, learning to weave, building construction and visiting the local school.
Day 13 Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes: After saying goodbye to our host families we travel through the Sacred Valley to the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo where we board the train that takes us to Aguas Calientes.
Day 14 Machu Picchu/Cuzco: Today we visit Machu Picchu with early morning views of the lost city of the Incas. Join a guided tour of the ruins, with plenty of free time afterwards to explore on your own. Return to Cuzco by train for our farewell dinner.
Day 15 Depart Cuzco |
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B - breakfast
L - lunch
D - dinner |
DEPARTURE DATES |
| Starts |
Ends |
| 01 June 2008 |
15 June 2008 |
| 06 July 2008 |
20 July 2008 |
| 03 August 2008 |
17 August 2008 |
| 31 August 2008 |
14 September 2008 |
| 05 October 2008 |
19 October 2008 |
| 02 November 2008 |
16 November 2008 |
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TRAVEL STYLE |
 Volunteer style tours are designed as a way to give back to the people and places we visit on our adventures. Experience true cultural immersion by working alongside local people to improve basic living conditions through hands-on volunteer projects. Trips are balanced with both volunteer activities and plenty time to relax and explore. After the volunteer portion of each tour, we visit some of the country’s highlights.
Transportation - Anything that moves. Bus, train, plane, canoe, kayak, bike, ferry, rickshaw and good old foot power.
Accommodation - Locally owned guesthouses, homestays, camping. Some rustic and multishare accommodation.
Group and Staff - Max 12 travellers. G.A.P and local leaders.
Meals - Meals included on volunteer portion of tour. Plenty of time to explore your own tastes.
Inclusions – Varies by trip. |
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