Peru
Widely regarded as the home of the Inca civilization, travel in Peru has more to offer the traveller than a breathless ascent of Machu Picchu. The Amazon River runs through the jungles of the north west, the peaks of the high Andes run the length of the country and both offer trekkers and climbers excellent opportunities for adventure travel in Peru. For those of you that want to travel Peru at a more leisurely pace, the long and varied coastline is home to hundreds of pristine beaches and the country's vibrant capital, Lima.



If you are looking to volunteer in Peru, you’re in the right place. We work with locally run volunteering organisations across the country and our volunteers are involved with conservation and community work, as well as teaching English in Peru. Volunteering in Peru is becoming increasingly popular and more like minded travellers are choosing to spend part of their gap year in Peru. Visit our Peru volunteer section for information about volunteer travel in this spectacular Latin American country.
Featured Trip
Teaching in the ancient Cusco region in the footsteps of the Incas, this is a fascinating place you'll want to explore once class is dismissed!
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Archaeology work experience in Lima, Peru
Help discover the secrets of Peru's past on an important archeological site whilst enjoying all the benefits of its modern capital, Lima.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Internships
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Fun, different, huge experience, a chance to live in a...
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Teach English in Cusco, Peru
Teaching in the ancient Cusco region in the footsteps of the Incas, this is a fascinating place you'll want to explore once class is dismissed!
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Know the country and the people- a good way to...
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The Inca and Machu Picchu Experience
Explore past and present Peru on this tour, from the busy capital Lima to the ancient Incan ruins in Cusco, taking in breathtaking views along the way.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
An excellent, well managed insight into a challenged rural school....
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Community work with disadvantaged children in Arequipa, Peru
Enjoy an action-packed trip in a region famed for its natural attractions, from exploring canyons and volcanoes to taking biking and trekking tours.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A beautiful experience which change me...
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Teach English at schools in Lima, Peru
Enjoy all the trappings of a bustling South American city and help some of its younger residents by teaching at a local school.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A small contrubution to a worthy cause....
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Community work with special needs children in Peru
Beautiful northern Peru is the setting for a valuable project which uses a variety of interactive activities to help children and teenagers with special needs.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Irreverible personal growth!...
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Community work with orphans and underprivileged children in Lima, Peru
Help care and support for underprivileged or orphaned children in Peru's capital and take part in a variety of activities like cooking, arts & crafts, sports and English tuition.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Rice and chicken every day!...
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The Machu Picchu and camel conservation experience, Peru
South American camels (!), the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and learning traditional crafts of the Quechua people, all in two incredible weeks!
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Totally worth doing...
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Community work with orphans in Trujillo, Peru
Enjoy the colonial architecture of fascinating Trujillo and the warmth of local people when you help out on this valuable community project working with orphans in the city.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Awesome!...
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Community work with underprivileged children in Cusco, Peru
Be part of this project where mothers have opened their doors to look after young underprivileged children who need some daily care, attention and a good start in life. You will be based in the beautiful city of Cusco high up in the Andes. Can`t think of anywhere better!
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
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