The Inca and Machu Picchu Experience


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The Inca and Machu Picchu Experience

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Overview

Are you fascinated by the Inca culture?

This tour through Peru is a heady mix of the ‘must see’ and the ‘rarely seen’. You’ll visit the legendary Machu Piccu, the stunning Sacred Valley and the lively cities of Lima and Cusco before venturing off the beaten track to the Lucre-Huacarpay Wetlands. Combining these activities with visits to some of the most stunning cultural and unique wonders of the ancient world this is a trip not to be missed.

Trip Highlights:

  • Machu Picchu - one of the wonder's of the world
  • The fascinating city of Cusco (A World Heritage Site)
  • Experiencing the unique culture of Peru  

Fast Facts

Project Information

  • Project Duration: Min 2 weeks
  • Project Costs: €1449.00 for 2 weeks
  • Location of project: Travel from Lima to Cusco. Volunteering in Lucre, Huacarpay - Wetlands
  • Arrival Airport:Lima (airport code LIM), internal flight to Cusco (airport code CUZ) required on Sunday after arrival date
  • Activities:10 days travelling from Lima to Cusco and visiting Inca tourist attractions, including Machu Picchu. 5 days in environmental conservation programmes, some re forestation activities during rainy season (November to April). Other activities include community development work with children and improving facilities at the school.
  • Working Hours:Flexible; usually full days on the tour and at the project
  • Getting to the project: Dependent on location; short car journey
  • Requirements:Minimum age 18
  • Other: Semana Santa (Latin America Holy week) will be from April 15th to April 24th 2011 and March 30th to April 8th 2012, you may have some disruptions to the placement during this time. All entrance fees (including entrance to Machu Picchu), in country transport and pick up in Cusco are included.

What's Included

  • Accommodation:Shared room in guesthouse or basic hostel
  • Food:All meals as shown on itinerary
  • Airport Pickup:Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
  • Training: In-country orientation
  • Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

What's not included

  • All flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer (although transfer to Cusco airport is included on Day 15), transfer from Lima to Airport on day 3, Food not shown as inlcuded on itinerary

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