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MACHU PICCHU

Explore an ancient civilization while volunteering and exploring the Andes Mountains during this 9-day PLAY it Forward adventure.

Provide relief after mudslides devastated the village of Taray within the Sacred Valley in January 2010. Rebuild guinea pig pens for a select number of families who rely on guinea pigs as a source of income and food. Explore the Andes Mountains during a 3-day trek where only llamas and locals will cross your path. End your adventure with a visit to one of the seven-wonders-of-the-world, Machu Picchu.

Sample 9-day itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Arrive in Cusco by 1pm, transfer to hotel, afternoon with kids of Taray, orientation, group dinner

Day 2: Taray – Begin service project by rebuilding guinea pig pens for a few select families in Taray

Day 3: Taray - Hike Pisaq with teens of Taray, visit Pisaq market, continue service project in Taray

Day 4: Sacred Valley - Closing ceremony in Taray, transfer to the Sacred Valley

Day 5: Andes - Drive to Lares Valley, begin trekking from Qelcanca, end at Cuncani camp (12,582′)

Day 6: Andes - Trek to Wuacawasi Pass (15,193′) to enjoy views of Urubamba Range and Aruraycocha Lake

Day 7: Andes – Descend along Mantacnayniyoc Canyon to Yanahuara

Day 8: Machu Picchu – Catch train to Machu Picchu for a guided tour followed by hiking or relaxing, overnight in Aguas Calientes

Day 9: Cusco – Return to Cusco for a free day of exploring followed by a final group dinner

Tour Dates

June 2-10, 2012 – “Do Good Expedition” co-hosted by Good People Branding, open to the general public.

Custom adventures are also available for groups of 8 or more.

Tour Details

Group size: 8 minimum, 15 maximum – group sizes are kept small, intimate and eco-friendly

Transportation: Plane, hiking, bus, train

Accommodations: You can expect comfortable hotels with private bathrooms with all the basic amenities

Activity Level: Level 4 – a moderate to high level of physical fitness is required

Culture Shock: Level 3 – a moderate level of culture shock will be experienced

Comfort Level: Level 3/1 – a moderate to low level of comfort in hotels and while camping in the Andes

Tour Cost

Land cost: $2250.00 USD

Inclusions: Airport pickup in Cusco, transportation, translation, accommodations, most meals, park entrance fees, materials associated with service project.

Exclusions: International airfare, in-country airfare to Cusco, travel insurance, guide tips, some meals, beverages, souvenirs.

Additional Spending: $300.00 USD

Travel Insurance Coverage / Cost: See our links on the sidebar indicated by the red cross

Rates are determined by age; travel insurance may be facilitated through PIF Adventures

Single Supplement: All participants must place their request for single rooms at time of registration, additional cost is be determined at the time of booking, PIF cannot guarantee the availability of single rooms.