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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 the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This Machu Picchu travel experience includes volunteering.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED |
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Group Leader:
G.A.P leader throughout, local guide while on the Inca Trail.
Accommodation: Simple hotels (7 nts), community stay (2nts, possible multi-share) camping (3 nts).
Transport: Local flight, train, van, hiking.
Meals Included: All meals while on the Inca Trail & Ccaccaccollo Community.
Meal Budget: Allow USD200 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier
NOTES
1. Last minute bookings of this trip and all trips that include the Inca Trail will be on an "on request" basis only. To make a booking request of a tour which includes the Inca Trail G.A.P Adventures requires your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number.
2. A return Cuzco-Lima flight can be arranged, if requested at time of booking.
3. Donation to be paid at time of booking.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS |
- 2-days volunteer with Street Children Project
- 2-days volunteer in a community of Inca Trail porters and weavers
- Guided tour of Sacred Valley
- 4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
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BRIEF ITINERARY |
Day 1 Arrive Lima
You can arrive at any time.
Day 2 Fly to Cuzco
Explore this friendly colonial town. Wind your way through the cobblestone streets and discover the nearby Inca ruins, markets, 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, and participate in various workshops such as leather working and jewelry making.
Days 5, 6 Ccaccaccollo Community (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 7 Sacred Valley
Travel through the Sacred Valley, including the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 8-11 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B, 3L, 3D)
Hike the ancient trail of the Incas. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu.
Day 12 Cuzco
Relax or 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 13 Depart Cuzco |
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B - breakfast
L - lunch
D - dinner |
DEPARTURE DATES |
| Starts |
Ends |
| 16 March 2008 |
28 March 2008 |
| 20 April 2008 |
02 May 2008 |
| 18 May 2008 |
30 May 2008 |
| 15 June 2008 |
27 June 2008 |
| 20 July 2008 |
01 August 2008 |
| 17 August 2008 |
29 August 2008 |
| 14 September 2008 |
26 September 2008 |
| 19 October 2008 |
31 October 2008 |
| 16 November 2008 |
28 November 2008 |
| 21 December 2008 |
02 January 2009 |
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TRAVEL STYLE |
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 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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