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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
Repairs and Renovations
General
Police Check:
None Needed
Guest Numbers:
2 - 12

Pricing
US$2100

The price per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. We can tailor-make a trip to meet your exact requirements.
With one person booking, please contact us for the price of your trip.
Approximately:
NZ$ 2850
GB£ 1250
AU$ 2250
CA$ 2250
EUR€ 1450
Single Supplement:
US$ 900

(Flights not included)
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Dates

You can choose your own trip start dates. Please contact us if you would like to proceed or require any further information.

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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