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Horseback riding
Coordinator | Juan
Coordinator | Juan
Volonteerprogramm helping to care of our typical Peruvian Pasohorses, train them and guide our guest on riding tours to the Preinca Pyramids
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
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
Swimming
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Riding
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
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
Airport pickup, accommodation and food & drink are included in the fees.
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.
Nice room with bathroom and hot shower
or rustic bungalow with bathroom and a little garden with hammocks
Breakfast: Bread, eggs, fruits, honey, jam, milk, home-made yogurt and cheese from our cows
Lunch: typical Peruvian meals
Dinner: typical Peruvian meals
We do provide food for volunteers with special dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarians
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)
$ 200
2 weeks
$ 409
3 weeks
$ 568
4 weeks
$ 727
6 weeks
$ 1,045
8 weeks
$ 1,364
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$ 2,000
Average fees
$ 183
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Rancho Santana
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Rancho Santana during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Horseback riding
Volonteerprogramm helping to care of our typical Peruvian Pasohorses, train them and guide our guest on riding tours to the Preinca Pyramids
$183/week
from
$ 200
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