Women's Empowerment & International Development

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Most volunteers arrange flights to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco (CUZ). Most flights fly via Lima, Peru. When booking your flight leave time between each connection. If you are flying through Lima please check with your airline if you need to pick up your luggage in Lima and then do a check in again in order to board to Cusco.

We recommend you to book your flight with Latam Airline (https://www.latam.com) or Avianca Airline (https://www.avianca.com). Previous volunteers have experienced problems (cancellation due to weather, delays, etc.) with domestic airlines, such as Peruvian Airlines, without any solution from the service provider. It is highly recommended that you arrive a few days earlier in order to get acclimatized to the high altitude (3399m) as altitude sickness can occur. 

Airport pick-ups can be arranged the day before your project starts, please request this from the GVI office. 

Please make sure you book a flight that will allow you to arrive in time however be mindful that early morning flights from Lima can be subject to delays due to fog over Cusco.

The accommodation is at a local Hotel. Accommodation is in shared mixed sex rooms (3-4 volunteers per room) with shared bathroom facilities.

All bedding is provided (sheets, pillows, pillowcases, quilts and blankets). Towels are also provided. The bathrooms have running hot and cold water available for showering and western style toilets. Rooms get cleaned everyday and there is a laundry service available at an extra cost. . Drinking water is provided by GVI staff. 

Please note that since this is a hotel, no alcohol consumption is allowed inside it. Also be aware that due to health and high altitude, alcohol consumption is limited in the program, you can find more information in the training manual and your staff will guide you about this when you get to base.

Breakfast: provided in the hotel all week and is cooked in the traditional local style. There is a good variety of fruits, vegetables and meats, while vegetarians and vegans can also be accommodated.

Lunch: mostly will be on location at the project and will usually be potatoes, corn, cheese and salad. We encourage volunteers to always carry snacks as your appetite will decrease the first few days but increase over time since you will be burning more calories than usual at this altitude. 

Dinner: provided at the hotel Monday to Friday or you can choose to eat out at your own expense. 

Lunch or dinner may be provided at the weekend if you are staying in Cusco.  There are many cafes and restaurants in the local area to suit your personal budget and food choice.

If you are on a self-organized trip you are responsible for your own food if it is not provided by the tour operator. 

When having meals out, GVI covers up to an amount. Check with the staff upon arrival.