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Lima, Cajamarca, Cadmalca Community, volunteer project
Make a difference! Experience real life in the Peruvian Andes by participating on this specially designed, independent volunteer tour. Work alongside a local host family to permanently improve their health and standard of living. No experience necessary.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Group Size: Min 2 - Max 15 Group Leader: G.A.P representative in Lima on Day 1, local guide in Cajamarca and the Cadmalca Community. Accommodation: Simple hotels (3 nts), rustic lodge - multi share (4 nts). Transport: Public bus, local flights, 4x4 truck, hiking. Meals Included: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners Meal Budget: Allow USD80 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Hands-on volunteer project and true cultural immersion in rural northern Peru
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Lima: Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2 Cajamarca / Cadmalca Community (L,D): Early morning flight to the colonial city of Cajamarca, famous for its clay pottery and colourful history. Then journey through the altiplano to the Cadmalca community.
Day 3-5 Cadmalca Community Volunteer Project (3B,3L,3D): During our stay we will make a permanent improvement in the health, comfort and standard of living of people in Peru while experiencing the daily life, culture and lifestyle of people in this rural community. We hike to the home of our local host family and help build a Peruvian cooking stove with plenty of time to relax and explore. Benefits of the stove include the removal of smoke from the kitchen, a 50% decrease of wood usage and the reduction of eye and lung infections especially among women and children. No building experience is required.
Day 6 Cajamarca (B, L): After completing the stove and teaching the family how to use it, return to Cajamarca. Take a well-deserved break, swim in some hot thermal mineral waters or visit the local museums.
Day 7 Lima: Flight to Lima for a final night on the town.
Day 8 Depart Lima
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts
Ends
25 May 2008
01 June 2008
01 June 2008
08 June 2008
08 June 2008
15 June 2008
15 June 2008
22 June 2008
22 June 2008
29 June 2008
29 June 2008
06 July 2008
06 July 2008
13 July 2008
13 July 2008
20 July 2008
20 July 2008
27 July 2008
27 July 2008
03 August 2008
03 August 2008
10 August 2008
10 August 2008
17 August 2008
17 August 2008
24 August 2008
24 August 2008
31 August 2008
31 August 2008
07 September 2008
07 September 2008
14 September 2008
14 September 2008
21 September 2008
21 September 2008
28 September 2008
28 September 2008
05 October 2008
05 October 2008
12 October 2008
12 October 2008
19 October 2008
19 October 2008
26 October 2008
26 October 2008
02 November 2008
02 November 2008
09 November 2008
09 November 2008
16 November 2008
16 November 2008
23 November 2008
23 November 2008
30 November 2008
30 November 2008
07 December 2008
07 December 2008
14 December 2008
14 December 2008
21 December 2008
21 December 2008
28 December 2008
28 December 2008
04 January 2009
TRAVEL STYLE
Demand for these trips has grown over the years as our clients, and travellers in general, look to share their adventures with their new families. G.A.P Adventures offers families the opportunity to experience something more interesting and exciting than your normal beach or cruise holiday. The focus of these adventures is on authentic travel experiences and lots of fun.
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*All Rand prices have been calculated at 1USD=ZAR8.00 or 1GBP=ZAR16.00 and are subject to change according to currency fluctuations
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Demand for these trips has grown over the years as our clients, and travellers in general, look to share their adventures with their new families. G.A.P Adventures offers families the opportunity to experience something more interesting and exciting than your normal beach or cruise holiday. The focus of these adventures is on authentic travel experiences and lots of fun.