Inca Trail Adventure & Children Support

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2 - 2 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer for some meaningful volunteer work and exciting weekend trips
  • Contribute to the welfare of poor communities in rural or marginalized urban areas
  • Explore the beautiful city of Cusco, its intact traditional lifestyle, and heritage sites
  • Understand the age old culture and traditions of Inca dynasty
  • Utilize your free evenings to visit local markets and other places around your project location


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

A specially designed 2 weeks program that offers a great blend of some meaningful volunteer work and exciting weekend trips. Witness a typical Peruvian lifestyle!

The project

Combining the essence of contributing for welfare of poor communities and adrenaline of adventure activities, VolSol brings you this 2 Weeks Special Program in Peru. This program is particularly convenient for volunteers who do not have time to commit to a month or more of volunteering ...

About the program

The project

Combining the essence of contributing for welfare of poor communities and adrenaline of adventure activities, VolSol brings you this 2 Weeks Special Program in Peru. This program is particularly convenient for volunteers who do not have time to commit to a month or more of volunteering abroad but would like to make some contribution and also travel along with other volunteers on the weekends to one of the most spectacular places in Peru.

Volunteer work

As a part of this program, volunteers will get to work at Intercultural programs, spending time with children in community centers and schools. Volunteers will be working in rural nursery schools where there is just 1 teacher for 30 little kids aged between 3 and 5 years old.  During those two weeks you will be helping four hours daily from Monday to Friday. You will provide care, love and attention for these children as well as assisting the Peruvian staff at the projects. 

These intercultural projects mainly contribute to the development of the poorest families in the local population, principally in poor rural areas and marginalized urban areas in order for them to attain integral human development, which translates into better living conditions in harmony with nature. 

The tours

While, weekdays are spent in altruistic activities, weekends are all for fun, frolic, and adventures. Explore the beautiful city of Cusco, its intact traditional lifestyle, and heritage sites. Discover the Sacred valley of the Incas - go on a guided tour to visit the beauty of Pisaq, Ollantaytambo ruins, and small towns around. And, the highlight of this two weeks trip, visit the enchanting world heritage site of Machu Picchu. 

All in all a fantastic 2 weeks to understand the age old culture and traditions of Inca dynasty, which is still very much alive in the region, while contributing to make the society a better place to live in for one and all. 



Typical day

A typical volunteer schedule during this 2 weeks program is as below:

Working Days: Monday – Friday – 5 days a week, 4-6 hours in a day
  • Volunteers work at these local schools and community areas, while spending time with children.
  • You can help them with their subjects, play with them, teach them ...

Typical day

A typical volunteer schedule during this 2 weeks program is as below:

Working Days: Monday – Friday – 5 days a week, 4-6 hours in a day
  • Volunteers work at these local schools and community areas, while spending time with children.
  • You can help them with their subjects, play with them, teach them new skills, etc.
Weekends: Travel / Sightseeing included in Cost
  • First weekend will be local city tour of Cuzco. You will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Cusco by yourself, you will need to get the Cusco Visitors Ticket at the Local Government office to visit museums, cultural centers, small ruins, and Cusco festivities. 
  • Second weekend will be a long one, as it'd begin from Thursday itself. Starting with a visit to the Scared Valley region. This will be a guided tour, where volunteers will be taken to some of the best spots in the region; such as Pisaq, Ollantaytambo ruins, and small towns around followed a lunch in a traditional Inca restaurant. Then take the Train at Ollantaytambo to overnight in Aguas Calientes town to visit Machu Picchu Sanctuary the next day.


Free-time activities

Over the weekdays, when volunteering work will be conducted during the first half of the day, evenings are usually free for the volunteers. You can utilize this time to visit local markets and other places around your project location. Places like Barrio de San Blas, Church of La Merced, and ...

Free-time activities

Over the weekdays, when volunteering work will be conducted during the first half of the day, evenings are usually free for the volunteers. You can utilize this time to visit local markets and other places around your project location. Places like Barrio de San Blas, Church of La Merced, and Cathedral of Peru have been declared as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and must be visited by volunteers during free time.

Over the weekends, being a volunteer and travel program, activities are already aligned along with best tourist spots to be visited. This includes city tour of Cuzco, Sacred Valley, and Trek to Machu Picchu.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

Education Requirements

General at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, Insurance, Passport and parental consent(for under 18)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 - 14:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Volunteering Solutions

The total cost for the program includes :

  • Pre departure guide
  • Assistance from support staff and in-country program coordinator
  • Airport pick up from Cusco airport
  • Program orientation
  • Accommodation in a host family or volunteer residence 
  • Project placement
  • Breakfast & Lunch the 1st Sunday on arrival
  • 3 meals a day from Monday to Friday
  • Hiking Vinicunca Rainbown mountain
  • Transportation from Cusco until vinicunca town round & trip
  • Breakfast and lunch at vinicunca and Humantay
  • Hiking to Humantay Lagoon
  • Trip to Sacred Valley and Connection to Machu Pichu.
  • Tour in Machu Pichu Sanctuary
  • Entrance ticket to visit Machu Pichu Sanctuary 
  • 2 hours tour guided in Machu Pichu
  • Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas calientes (round trip)
  • Round trip bus ticket to Aguas Calientes to Machu Pichu Sanctuary.
  • Double room (shared room) in a hotel in Machu Pichu pueblo
  • Lunch in Sacred Valley
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

Airport Pickup at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Volunteers are picked up from the Cusco Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Peru will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand or at the bus station.

Volunteers must share their flight information, so that the local coordinator can arrange pickup on time. 

Accommodation

Volunteers are provided accommodation with local host families. By staying with a host family you will experience the local culture, customs and Peruvian way of living. 

Volunteers are hosted in shared bedrooms with other volunteers. Usually there are 2 bathrooms in every host family with hot showers. Accommodations are clean and comfortable. Some houses have WiFi connection and cable TV as well.

Food & Beverages

Volunteers are provided with three cooked meals a day (Monday- Saturday) at the host family house. Meals vary from day to day and generally include soups, vegetable salad, rice, potatoes, juice, dessert etc. 

Those with special food requirements (such as vegan, allergic to a particular food item, etc.) can mention the same, and it will be taken care of.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The program start date is also the arrival date, and so volunteers need to arrive in Cuzco on the same date as their selected program start date. For example, if you have selected 20th August as your program start date, then you need to be in Cuzco on the same day.

2023

  • Oct -01,15
  • Nov - 05,19
  • Dec - 03,10
2024

  • Jan - 07,21
  • Feb - 04,18
  • March - 03,17 
  • April - 07,21
  • May - 05,19
  • June - 02,16,30
  • July - 07,14
  • Aug - 04,18
  • Sept - 01,15
  • Oct - 06,20
  • Nov - 03,17 
  • Dec - 01,15

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks 1,119€
Average fees 560€/week

Program fees

560€ per week 2 - 2 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 2 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteering Solutions during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Volunteering Solutions

Fantastic 4.5 rating (44 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2007

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Sahil

About the project

Providing placements to overseas travelers under several different volunteer projects in 25 different destinations across Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

Meet your organization

Who we are?

Volunteering Solutions was established in 2006 with the aim of changing the face of volunteer traveling, and in the last 10 years, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers who completed their journeys with life changing experiences. Nicknamed as VolSol, we provide the best volunteer and intern opportunities to interested candidates from different parts of the world, and we ensure that each of them gets the maximum out of the program they choose.

As an organization, we have a cross-cultural set up in all our offices across the world. We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working for us in order to make the process of volunteer traveling smoother and more flexible.

We have dedicated coordinators at each volunteer destination, coming from different countries.We take care of the volunteer’s placement, traveling, accommodation, meals and security. 

What we do?

Currently, Volunteering Solutions operates in more than 25 countries, providing more than 100 volunteering and interning options ranging from Child Care, Teaching, Medical and Healthcare, Community Development, Marine Conservation and much more. Most of our volunteers are high school students, couples, corporate groups and individuals on their summer break or gap year.

We are in collaboration with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations all across the globe. Each of these organizations have been working at the grassroot level for years, and successfully contributed towards the development of the concerned people. VolSol has ensured that the contribution of every volunteer is counted, and there’s sustainable growth.

Our mission/vision

Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive volunteer abroad experience to travelers from all walks of life, with a vision to promote ethical and sustainable travelling. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the unprivileged people in different parts of the world and to bridge the gap between the volunteers and the host communities to establish a 'Win-Win' situation for both.

Who are we looking for?

Travelers who are flexible in their approach, dedicated to provide their time and effort, and determined to make a difference in the society. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; be it a high school student or a retired professor. Any and everyone can join our projects, as long as they have the determination to be the part of volunteering brigade. The minimum age requirement to join our programs is 17 years, while, there's no maximum age limit. One need not have any particular degree or qualification to join our programs, and all we look for is the dedication and flexibility in the volunteer. 

Please Note: For our medical programs, volunteers need to be pre-med/medical/or certified doctors.

Why choose us?

Not only our placements are the safest, but also are one of the most affordable all over the world. Our credibility reflects from not only as a registered member of WYSE Travel Confederation, but also from the 11k+ satisfied volunteers whom we have placed in the last over a decade of our operations. 

For the internship programs, participants opting for Medical and Healthcare projects get to work with professionals and learn how to deal in emergency situations. Our internship programs are crafted and designed in a way that every participant gets to know about the medical scenario of the particular country. It is both an inward and outward journey - inward, as you’ll get to learn a lot through first hand experience, and outward, as the society will be benefitted by your contribution.

44 reviews · rating4.5

Jana Bosschaerts rating4

2024 at Inca Trail Adventure & Children Support

We vonden het een mooie en interessante ervaring om kennis te maken met de werking van het kleuterschooltje. Het gastgezin was fantastisch. Carla en Eli hebben ons in alles geholpen. Ook de verdere familie stond altijd klaar voor ons. We vonden het jammer dat we uiteindelijk niet zo veel dagen naar ...
Margot ROUXEL rating4.2

2019 at Inca Trail Adventure & Children Support

I’ve been there for 2 weeks. My family was lovely and I feel at home with them! The food was very nice too. About the project, the kids was so so so adorable and I learnt a lot with them. The time at the project was unforgettable. And on weekends I visited the city and the Machu Picchu which is ...
I always wanted to go and see Machu Picchu and that is one of the main reasons I choose to go to Peru to volunteer! It was an amazing experience to say the least. Jenny took great care of us and the host mama - Lucy was so sweet and made us feel at home. We were 4 volunteers living with her and she ...
Valeria Carcaiso rating4.8

2024 at Teach English to Young Monks

I stayed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for two weeks. I really wish I could stay there more, because I had a wonderful experience and a longer program would have made it even greater. I supported a Thai teacher at Chetupon Suksa School, helping novice Buddhist monks to learn English. The kids were ...
Lea Haller rating4.8

2023 at Support the Sea Turtle Ecosystem

It was different then excepted, but amazing. I loved the turtles and already miss them soo much. Even tho the turtles were amazing, they were not the best part of my trip. The people in the Aasha House made it so Spezial and every single day to an amazing day which I will never forget. It was the ...
Uzma Ijaz rating3

2023 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

Cusco is a beautiful city and I felt so thankful being able to be there. After work I had plenty of free time to explore the city and do excursions during the weekends. Note: only partake in this program if you are fluent in Spanish! No one at the clinic spoke any English nor did my host family. I ...

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