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Trip Highlights

· Volunteer project - renovating a school, cattle gathering, harvesting and teaching English
· Lima
· Huaraz, in the heart of the Peruvian Andes.
· Thermal baths
· Three day Andes trek
· Chavin’s remarkable pre-Inca ruins

Your ''Taste of Volunteering'' Project

Renovating a School, Cattle Gathering, Harvesting, Teaching English

Trip Summary

Your enriching adventure begins in Lima and then continues to Huaraz, situated in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, where you have a city tour. The next day you will be transferred to Vicos, stopping along the way natural saunas. Your community development volunteer project takes place in Vicos, where you help the local community renovating a School, cattle gathering, harvesting and teaching English for two fulfilling days.

On Day 9 you walk to Ichicqueta viewpoint, Hornocuta and then Pishcupunta and then you return to Huaraz. For the next two days you will have Andes Ranges trek with llamas and discover the most beautiful panoramic views of the white peaked mountains and beautiful landscapes at an altitude of 3500m. On day 14 you return to Lima by bus, where your unforgettable journey ends.

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Tour Code:
PE002
Length:
15 Days
Activity Level:
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Comfort Level:
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Projects:
Teaching
Repair
General
Police Check:
None Needed
Guest Numbers:
2 - 12

Pricing
USD2100

Approximately:
NZD 3400.00
GBP 1350.00
AUD 2700.00
CAD 2400.00
EUR 1000.00
Single Supplement:
USD 900



Trip Dates

If you are booking for two or more people, you can select your own departure date ifthese dates do not suit. We can also tailor-make a trip to suit your exact requirements


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Itinerary

Day 1: Lima city tour (D)
Day 2: Transfer to Huaraz; city tour (B,L,D)
Day 3: Huaraz (B)
Day 4: Transfer to Vicos village; Community Development (B,D)
Day 5: Vicos - Community Development and cultural tour (B,L,D)
Day 6: Vicos – hike and picnic at gorge (B,L,D)
Day 7-8: Vicos – community development (B,L,D)
Day 9: Transfer to Huaraz (B,L)
Day 10-11: Andes Ranges trek with llamas (B,L,D)
Day 12: Trek ends in Chavin (B,L)
Day 13” Transfer to Huaraz (B)
Day 14” Transfer to Lima (B)
Day 15: Lima; tour ends (B)

B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner


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