Summary
- Day 1 : House Cleaning
- Day 2 : Adobe Restoration
- Day 3 : House Remodel. Community Celebration
- Day 4 : Return to Ollantaytambo or Cusco
- Additional Tour Options
- $615 - 4 day/3 night option based on staying in a hotel in Ollantaytambo. Includes breakfast and lunch.
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- Volunteer Service Project
- Cachicatta Village
- Sacred Valley
Cultural ActivitiesIncludes cultural activities such as a visit to a traditional village or a local market to give a unique perspective.
CampingDeluxe camping or accommodations in mountain lodges.
Community StayHomestay with local families or overnight in community-supported campground for unique cultural immersion.
Details
Day 1 House Cleaning 
(L,D) Transfer this morning to Cachiccata with a truck that has come from Cusco with all of the materials needed for our project. After meeting the family you will work with over the next three days, we will proceed to carry all materials to the house that we will restore. This day we will start with the cleaning of the house and kitchen. Old items that will not be reused will be removed and furniture that is re-usable will be taken to an area to be safely stored. In the afternoon, we will walk to the community-owned, deluxe campground (with hot showers and bathrooms) that is located on the river, and there will be some time to explore the area. With your guide, plan the activities for the next day and enjoy dinner at the campsite.
Day 2 Adobe Restoration
(B,L,D) Hike back to the house and work with the family to repair the walls, doors and windows of the house and kitchen. You will learn to work with adobe to strengthen and patch the walls. The roof will also be replaced to protect the house and kitchen from the Andean elements.
Day 3 House Remodel. Community Celebration
(B,L,D)
After breakfast, return to the work site and check to make sure yesterday's restored adobe has dried and settled well before proceeding to the next step. New electrical wiring will be added in the house, and new beds will be assembled and put into place in the house along with other pieces of furniture. After a final review and site clean-up, present their restored home to all family members.
As you have worked hard over the last three days alongside the family and helped the community, share in a traditional ceremony and offering to Pachama (Mother Earth). This is a time to reflect on your overall experiences in Peru and particularly your time in the Cachiccata community, and celebrate the accomplishment with a final dinner at the campsite.
Day 4 Return to Ollantaytambo or Cusco
(B)Today the group can return to Ollantaytambo or Cusco, continue to Machu Picchu, or participate in an excursion in the Sacred Valley.
3 nights deluxe camping
All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Private vehicle
This service extension can be combined with any tour in the Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu region
Min 4, Max 12 (4 participants per house), Adventure Life Tour Leader, local guide, family members
Allow US$500/home for supplies, US$50 for meals not included, US$33 international departure tax, US$10 local departure taxes, US$80 optional excursions
Share US$65, Single US$115
Service opportunity in Andean village. Volunteer and help restore family homes. Cross-cultural experience and service project for travelers interested in spending time in local community.
1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person
Hotels
- Camping
