Horseback Riding Assistant
Coordinator | Juan
Coordinator | Juan
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Highlights
Experience the peruvian way of living, the beautiful nature and live together with many animals
gain Spanish while living with the family, learning new traditions and the peruvian culture
learning a lot about the typical Peruvian Paso Horses, to work with them, train them and learn from them also
the farm is a 5 minutes walk from the village where you can get almost everything, from there it is a 1 hour bus ride to get to the big town where there are shopping center, cinema, beach....
Visit the temples of Inca-Culture, the museum of Lord of Sipan, a very nice swimming pool close by, worlds largest dry forest and the pacific beach
A volunteer program helping to care of our typical Peruvian Paso horses, train them and guide our guest on riding tours to the Pre Inca Pyramids.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Singles
Couples
50+
In the course of this stay, the participants will take care of the horses' care and training, if knowledge exists. If not, you can learn how to handle horses, as well as riding.. For riding the horses, maximum weight is 80 Kilo. You organize, plan and accompany the riding tours with the guests to the archaeological sites and temples of the Incas and Pre-Incas and take care of the tourists. If you do not want to work with horses, there is a lot of other work where you can take part. In addition to the horses, there are also many other animals on the farm, such as chickens, ducks, cows, rescued street dogs and cats. You can also help with the work on the fields or during the maintenance and beautification of the farm. You can tackle wherever you are needed.
You may also learn how to cut the hoof of a horse, how to melk a cow and may learn how to prepare homemade cheese and yogurt.
Typical day
Working hours:
From 9am to 12am
and
From 3pm to 5pm
Free-time activities
Can visit the archeological sites aroung the area, museums, city of Chiclayo, Swimmingpool just 5 minutes away, and the beach of Pimentel.
In the city of Chiclyo there are lots of restaurants, clubs and bars
Concert/
Music
Music
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Riding
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Sports
Swimming
Water Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:30
- 17:00
What's Included
fee of first 4 weeks cost Euro 300.-- per week
addicional weeks cost Euro 250.-- per week
We do pick up volunteers from the airport, hotels or bus stations in the town of Chiclayo.
The journey from the town of Chiclayo to the farm takes about 1 hour.
- Single room with bathroom and hot shower
- Rustic bungalow with bathroom with hot shower and a little garden with hammocks
- Double rooms with shared bathroom, hot shower and kitchen
Breakfast: Bread, eggs, honey, jam, milk, home-made yogurt and cheese from our cows and fruits like mangos from our trees depending on the season
Lunch: typical Peruvian meals
Dinner: typical Peruvian meals
We do provide food for volunteers with special dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarians
Full board from Monday to Saturday are included. Self catering on Sundays, you are allowed to use the fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals togheter with the other participants on Sundays.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Cornel Ruiz Airport (CIX) in Chiclayo. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
You can start any date.
We will pick you up at Chiclayo Airport or send you a taxi, depending on time of arrival
1 - 12 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$330
2 weeks
$660
3 weeks
$990
4 weeks
$1,320
6 weeks
$1,870
8 weeks
$2,420
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,520
Average fees
$312
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Horseback Riding Assistant
A volunteer program helping to care of our typical Peruvian Paso horses, train them and guide our guest on riding tours to the Pre Inca Pyramids.
$283/week
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