10 days tour

Peru – Children Of The Andes

$ 4,395 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Peru – Children Of The Andes

This tour includes:

Transport

All land transportation during the trip with licensed drivers

Accommodation

9 nights lodging in rural Andes

Insurance

• $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance

Others

Service project: all supplies, materials and 20 volunteer hours All activities: 3 guest speakers, 5 hands-on workshops Airport transfers and all ground transportation Features: excursion to Machu Picchu, tour of Sacred Valley and Cusco All gratuities for hotels, meals, baggage, Discover Corps Host & transportation $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline & turnkey support

Meals

All meals included: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners

Guide

English-speaking local guides that are there to support, guide, and inform you throughout the trip

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Others

Alcoholic beverages Tips for Discover Corps guide and driver

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Itinerary of your trip Peru – Children Of The Andes

  • Day 1 Arrive In Cusco And Enjoy A Welcome Dinner
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive In Cusco And Enjoy A Welcome Dinner

      Arriving in Cusco, you’ll be met by a member of our staff before heading through the mountains to our hotel in Cusco for the evening. After a delicious welcome dinner, we’ll stroll around the surrounding streets to view

      the city at night. (L,D)

  • Day 2 Tour The Inca Ruins And The City Of Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tour The Inca Ruins And The City Of Cusco

      After breakfast we’ll enjoy a tour of the Inca ruins around Cusco, some of the oldest in Peru; these include Sacsayhuaman, Pucapucara, Qenqo, and Tambomachay. After exploring the ruins and surrounding countryside, we’ll take a tour of the city’s most important sites: the Cathedral, San Blas Church, and Koricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch. We’ll then head to our home for the week in the quaint village of Andahuaylillas and stay in a century-old hacienda, set in a valley hemmed in by the Andes Mountains. (B,L,D)

  • Day 3 Introduction To The Local Community And Children
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Introduction To The Local Community And Children

      This morning we’ll take a tour of the area’s historic cathedrals before an introduction to a local after-school program, which is "home" to children between the ages of 7-12. Our purpose here is to build bridges of friendship and cultural interaction through arts & crafts, games, and by helping with English homework. This afternoon, we’ll learn the secrets of Peruvian cuisine at a cooking demonstration. (B,L,D)

  • Day 4 Make Traditional Peruvian Dolls And Begin Teaching
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Make Traditional Peruvian Dolls And Begin Teaching

      After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a workshop with a group of women from the community who make dolls utilizing local textiles and colorful Peruvian fabrics. These women have been carrying on the tradition through the years and will show you how to make your own doll. This afternoon we’ll continue our time with the after-school program in the small village of Andahuaylilas participating in either a sack race, kite flying, soccer game, or whatever else may be on their minds! (B,L,D)


  • Day 5 Experience A Traditional Shaman Ceremony And Visit An All-Boys Orphanage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Experience A Traditional Shaman Ceremony And Visit An All-Boys Orphanage

      This morning will be one to remember as we attend a traditional shamanic ceremony and make offerings to Mother Earth, or Pachamama. Afterwards, venture 30 minutes outside of our hacienda to visit an all-boys orphanage and play sports and continue cultural interaction - a benefit that we have found goes beyond teaching. (B,L,D)

  • Day 6 Visit The Q’Ewar Project In Andahuaylillas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Visit The Q’Ewar Project In Andahuaylillas

      Today we visit the Q’ewar Project, which works to empower the community of Andahuaylillas through doll making and jewelry making. We’ll take a tour of the premises, which include a preschool, volunteer housing, ceramic studio, doll making studios and gardens. You will see firsthand how the local women sew, knit, stuff and dress the dolls, which are eventually sold overseas, and even try your hand at jewelry making with a professional silversmith! (B,L,D)

  • Day 7 Visit The Home Of A Local Family
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Visit The Home Of A Local Family

      Today we’ll visit the homes of the women from the Q’ewar Project and experience life in this rural region. Depending on their needs, we may also help out on a small project here. This afternoon sees our final volunteering session at the after-school program, before we enjoy dinner at the hacienda with the students who we have come to know quite well! (B,L,D)

  • Day 8 Experience The Sacred Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Experience The Sacred Valley

      The gorgeous Río Urumbamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley to most, is a beautiful area dotted with colonial towns, weaving villages, and condors flying above. Enjoy a full guided tour of the valley and explore its

      colorful markets, Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and so much more. (B,L,D)


  • Day 9 Explore Machu Picchu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore Machu Picchu

      An early-morning train (as early 3:30am) takes us through the mountains and to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, where we’ll spend the midmorning marveling at this iconic archaeological masterpiece before a

      lunch in Aguas Calientes. Later in the afternoon, we will take the train back for our final dinner in Cusco. (B,L,D)

  • Day 10 Return Home Or Continue On The Rainbow Mountain Extension
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Return Home Or Continue On The Rainbow Mountain Extension

      If you’re leaving us here then we’ll say our goodbyes and return you to the airport for your flight home. Otherwise, continue to Salt Mines of Maras, Rainbow Mountain, and more on our optional extension. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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