Volunteer & Tourism Trip

Peru 

SEPTEMBER 12-25, 2011

VOLUNTEER DATES: SEPT 12-19
TOURISM DATES: SEPT 19-25

Use your vacation for good. Experience this unique tour of Peru that consciously and seamlessly integrates volunturism and leisure travel.

Combine the personal satisfaction of volunteering your time and energy to the service of others with the adventures of exploring the best, traditional elements of Peru - arts, culture, geography, history and recreation. 

• Feel fulfilled as you work hand-in-hand with people whose lives you enrich while they enrich yours.
• Learn about a new culture, examining a rich history from the inside out.
• Travel through the Peruvian countryside exploring ancient ruins.
• Pamper yourself as you make new, lifelong friends.

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Project Background

Estimates are that 250 people die every hour of every day due to drinking contaminated water. Most of these fatalities are children. 

Many of us take a drink of water for granted. We forget that there are vast areas of this world that have insufficient supplies of water of any sort. For people living there, contaminated vs. clean water is not a choice. They often have no other option. 

There are ways of manufacturing inexpensive water filters that provide sufficient drinking and cooking water for an entire family.  The water is 99.6% free of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and cysts. A filter lasts for 30 - 40 years. There is nothing else to buy once it is set up and running. The only requirement is to remember to pour in water every day. The only maintenance required is to clean it once every quarter or so. 

Sound too good to be true?  It works!  It uses the oldest technology available - bacteria.  We can get into specifics later, but the method is called a Bio-Sand process.  The naturally occurring bacteria living in the sand inside the filter devour anything else that tries to get through.  The result is clean water and healthier people. 

So, does saving a few lives sound like a good week's work?  Join us and find out

Additional Information:
This is a two-week trip. The first week is spent working and teaching, and the second week is reserved for touring Peru.  You will explore many of the wonders the Incas left behind including the ancient capital of the Incas, Cusco, the Spanish Cathedral, the Sun Temple, Sacsayhuaman, many other ruins, and, of course, Machu Picchu.  It will be a trip you won't forget. 

Special Requirements/Qualifications/Skills Needed: A flexible attitude and a willingness to get your hands dirty working with concrete are all that is necessary.  We will teach you all you need to know and will provide all the materials necessary, too.  This isn't the most glamorous work, but the results are incredible. 

Itinerary and Other Trip Details

FLIGHT US/LIMA/CAJAMARCA

SEPT 12TH – SEPT 19TH VOLUNTEER
Construction of family water filters in a poor neighborhood of Cajamarca, with instruction from the local team on additional filter construction, sanitation, hygiene, nutrition, etc.

SEPT 19TH –SEPT 25TH TOURISM

Lima
Upon an early morning arrival, you are met and transferred to the Hotel Casa Andina Miraflores for accommodations. After time to unwind, you will be taken on a tour of the capital city and former center of the Spanish territories in South America. You’ll drive through the modern
suburbs of Miraflores and San Isidro with great views of the Pacific Ocean. Continuing to the Old Spanish Colonial down town. We visit the impressive Cathedral at the Main Plaza, where we will also see the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and City Hall. Return to your hotel.

Lima/Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the Hotel Casa Andina (***). In the afternoon, we tour Cusco, the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent. It was the capital of the Incas and its colonial buildings are built upon the walls of ancient Inca structures. Visit the Cathedral, Inca streets, and the Santo Domingo Convent. The Convent was built in the 17th century on the walls of the Inca Temple of the Sun. Outside of Cusco; we visit the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the amphitheater of Qenqo, the ruins of Puka Pukara, and the Inca Baths of Tambo Machay.

Willoq
Morning departure for a full day tour to Willoq and Ollantaytambo. First visit the town of Ollanta, a true historical jewel, built during Inca times. It has been continuously inhabited preserving the original stone walls and town layout. Drive on a country road to the farm community of Willoq to visit one of the most authentic in the area. They have maintained ancient customs, language and lifestyle. On the way back, hike a trail along the river. In the afternoon, tour the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, one of the best examples of skillful Inca architecture. Accommodations at Hotel Posada del Inca Yucay.

Sacred Valley
Today we visit the town of Pisac to see natives from different towns in their distinctive attires trade colorful produce and sell beautiful handicraft. Then we visit the Awanakancha Exhibition Centre of Textiles and South American Camelidaes (llamas, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos) where you can learn about these beautiful animals, their different fibers, dying techniques, see weavers from surrounding communities weaving in the traditional style and also see the finished products and qualities that you may also purchase.

Machu Picchu
In the morning, you are transferred to the train station for a ride through spectacular Andean scenery to Machu Picchu. From the station, we take the mini buses that take you to the top of the mountain for a tour of the Lost City of the Incas. We explore the different sections to learn about the history of the most fascinating site of the Americas. Accommodations at Hotel Machu Picchu Pueblo

Machu Picchu/Cusco
Day at leisure. You may return to the site before dawn to observe the Andean sunrise, or hike the Inca Trail to Inti Punku for a panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Late afternoon return to Cusco. You then get ready for a farewell dinner of delicious Peruvian cuisine and typical music.

TOTAL PACKAGE 2 WEEKS INCLUDING AIRLINE TICKETS:
USA/ LIMA / CAJAMARCA/ CUZCO      USD 4,000.00    P/P

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