Volunteer in Peru | Meaningful Programs in Cusco & Sacred Valley

PRICES & PROGRAM FEES

 

WHAT YOUR PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES

 

All Programs Include

Pre-Departure Support:

  • Dedicated program coordinator
  • Pre-departure information pack
  • Visa guidance and documentation
  • 24/7 pre-arrival WhatsApp support
  • Packing list and preparation advice

 

Arrival & Orientation:

  • Airport pickup in Cusco
  • Transportation to accommodation
  • Comprehensive orientation (program, cultural, safety)
  • Neighborhood tour and local essentials introduction
  • Local SIM card setup assistance

 

During Your Program:

  • Accommodation (as per selected option)
  • Volunteer project placement OR Spanish classes (as selected)
  • On-site coordinator support
  • Weekly check-ins
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • One cultural activity per week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Reference letter (upon request)

 

Additional Inclusions:

  • All program materials and resources
  • Project transportation (if needed)
  • Orientation materials and city map
  • Access to our volunteer/student community
  • Post-program alumni network membership

 

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Vaccinations and medical expenses
  • Personal expenses and spending money
  • Meals not specified in your package
  • Weekend excursions (optional add-ons available)
  • Laundry (except where specified)
  • Additional activities and tours

 

BASE PROGRAM PRICES

 

VOLUNTEERING ONLY

With Homestay (Breakfast + Dinner Included)

 

Duration

Price (USD)

Price/Week

1 week

$295

$295

2 weeks

$545

$272

3 weeks

$795

$265

4 weeks

$995

$249

6 weeks

$1,395

$233

8 weeks

$1,745

$218

12 weeks

$2,445

$204

Includes:

  • Private room with local host family
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • WiFi and utilities
  • Weekly laundry service
  • Volunteer project placement
  • Full program support

 

With Volunteer House (No Meals)

 

Duration

Price (USD)

Price/Week

1 week

$195

$195

2 weeks

$345

$172

3 weeks

$495

$165

4 weeks

$595

$149

6 weeks

$845

$141

8 weeks

$1,045

$131

12 weeks

$1,445

$120

Includes:

  • Shared room (2-4 volunteers)
  • Fully equipped communal kitchen
  • WiFi and utilities
  • Laundry facilities access
  • Volunteer project placement
  • Full program support

 

 

COMBO PACKAGES: SPANISH + VOLUNTEERING

Group Spanish Classes + Volunteering + Homestay

Our Most Popular Package!

 

Duration

Spanish Hours

Volunteer Hours

Price (USD)

1 week

20 hours

20 hours

$420

2 weeks

40 hours

40 hours

$795

3 weeks

60 hours

60 hours

$1,145

4 weeks

80 hours

80 hours

$1,445

6 weeks

120 hours

120 hours

$2,095

8 weeks

160 hours

160 hours

$2,695

12 weeks

240 hours

240 hours

$3,845

Includes:

  • Group Spanish classes (max 4-6 students)
  • Homestay with breakfast and dinner
  • Afternoon volunteer placement
  • All materials included
  • Weekly cultural activity

 

Private Spanish Classes + Volunteering + Homestay

Maximum Flexibility & Personalized Learning

 

Duration

Spanish Hours

Volunteer Hours

Price (USD)

1 week

20 hours

20 hours

$545

2 weeks

40 hours

40 hours

$1,045

3 weeks

60 hours

60 hours

$1,520

4 weeks

80 hours

80 hours

$1,945

6 weeks

120 hours

120 hours

$2,845

8 weeks

160 hours

160 hours

$3,695

12 weeks

240 hours

240 hours

$5,345

Includes:

  • One-on-one private Spanish instruction
  • Customized curriculum to your goals
  • Homestay with breakfast and dinner
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Afternoon volunteer placement

 

SPANISH CLASSES ONLY (No Volunteering)

Group Classes + Homestay

 

Duration

Hours

Price (USD)

1 week

20 hours

$270

2 weeks

40 hours

$520

3 weeks

60 hours

$755

4 weeks

80 hours

$970

8 weeks

160 hours

$1,840

12 weeks

240 hours

$2,640

Includes:

  • 20 hours/week group instruction (max 4-6 students)
  • Homestay with daily breakfast and dinner
  • All learning materials
  • Weekly cultural activity
  • Certificate of completion

 

Private Classes + Homestay

 

Duration

Hours

Price (USD)

1 week

20 hours

$350

2 weeks

40 hours

$680

3 weeks

60 hours

$995

4 weeks

80 hours

$1,290

8 weeks

160 hours

$2,480

12 weeks

240 hours

$3,600

Includes:

  • 20 hours/week private one-on-one instruction
  • Customized learning plan
  • Homestay with daily breakfast and dinner
  • All learning materials
  • Flexible scheduling options

 

Spanish Classes + Shared Apartment

 

Program Type

Duration

Price (USD)

Group Classes + Apartment

1 week (20 hrs)

$210

Group Classes + Apartment

2 weeks (40 hrs)

$400

Group Classes + Apartment

4 weeks (80 hrs)

$760

Private Classes + Apartment

1 week (20 hrs)

$290

Private Classes + Apartment

2 weeks (40 hrs)

$560

Private Classes + Apartment

4 weeks (80 hrs)

$1,080

Includes:

  • Spanish instruction as selected
  • Shared apartment with private bedroom
  • WiFi included
  • Kitchen access for self-catering
  • Airport pickup

 

Spanish Classes Only (No Accommodation)

 

Class Type

Hours

Price (USD)

Group Classes

  

Per hour

1 hour

$12

10 hours/week

10 hours

$109

15 hours/week

15 hours

$160

20 hours/week

20 hours

$130

Private Classes

  

Per hour

1 hour

$14

10 hours/week

10 hours

$130

15 hours/week

15 hours

$185

20 hours/week

20 hours

$250

Special Courses

  

Per hour (Medical/Business/Tourism Spanish)

1 hour

$16

10 hours specialized

10 hours

$150

 

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Accommodation Only (Add to Any Program)

 

Option

Per Week

Extra Day

Includes

Homestay (Full Board)

$150

$23

Private room, WiFi, 3 meals daily

Homestay (Half Board)

$130

$20

Private room, WiFi, breakfast + dinner

Homestay (B&B)

$100

$16

Private room, WiFi, breakfast only

Shared Apartment (1 person)

$90

$13.50

Private bedroom, WiFi, kitchen

Shared Apartment (2 persons)

$135

$20

Shared bedroom, WiFi, kitchen

Volunteer House

$75

$12

Shared room, WiFi, kitchen

 

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES

Private Room Options

 

Upgrade

Additional Cost/Week

Private room in Volunteer House

+$50/week

Private bathroom (where available)

+$35/week

Premium homestay (central location)

+$40/week

Studio apartment (fully independent)

+$80/week

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 

Immersion Programs

 

Program

Duration

Price (USD)

Spanish Immersion Program

4 weeks

$1,420

Spanish Immersion + Salkantay Trek

4 weeks

$1,530

Off-the-Beaten-Track Immersion

1 month

$1,510

Immersion Programs Include:

  • 80 hours of Spanish instruction
  • Homestay accommodation with all meals
  • Cultural activities and excursions
  • Weekend trips (as specified)
  • Complete cultural immersion experience

 

Senior Programs (50+)

 

Program

Duration

Price (USD)

Spanish Senior Course

2 weeks

$274

Spanish Senior Course

4 weeks

$548

Senior Course + Homestay

2 weeks

$554

Senior Course + Homestay

4 weeks

$1,100

Senior Immersion Program

4 weeks

$1,435

Senior Programs Feature:

  • Smaller class sizes
  • Relaxed pace of learning
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Comfortable accommodations
  • Experienced, patient instructors

 

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

 

Cultural Workshops

Workshop

Duration

Price (USD)

Peruvian Cooking Class

Half day

$88

Chocolate Making Workshop

3 hours

$30

Traditional Weaving Class

Half day

$45

Pisco Sour Workshop

2 hours

$25

Andean Music & Dance

2 hours

$35

 

Weekend Excursions

Excursion

Duration

Price (USD)

Machu Picchu Day Trip

1 day

$310

Machu Picchu + Overnight

2 days

$360

Sacred Valley Tour

1 day

$85

Rainbow Mountain

1 day

$95

Humantay Lake

1 day

$75

Maras & Moray

Half day

$55

City Tour Cusco

Half day

$35

 

Additional Services

Service

Price (USD)

Extra airport pickup/drop-off

$35

Private transportation (per day)

$80

Travel insurance assistance

Free

Visa extension support

$25

Additional cultural activity

$20-50

Private city tour

$65

Laundry service (per load)

$8

Spanish tutoring (extra hour)

$14

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION

 

Payment Schedule

 

When

Amount

Notes

Upon Registration

$200 deposit

Non-refundable, secures your spot

4 Weeks Before Arrival

50% of remaining balance

Confirms all arrangements

Upon Arrival

Final balance

Can be paid in cash or card

For bookings made less than 4 weeks before arrival: Full payment required at registration.

 

Payment Methods

We Accept:

  • Bank transfer (USD or local currency)
  • Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
  • Western Union
  • Cash upon arrival (USD)

Bank Transfer Details: Provided upon registration confirmation.

Notes:

  • Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the sender
  • Credit card payments include a 1.5% processing fee
  • Cash payments in USD preferred (clean, unmarked bills)

 

Currency

  • All prices listed in US Dollars (USD)
  • Payments accepted in USD, EUR, GBP, or Peruvian Soles
  • Exchange rates applied at time of payment
  • Local expenses can be paid in Peruvian Soles

 

WHAT MAKES OUR PRICES COMPETITIVE

Value Comparison

 

What Others Charge

What We Include

Registration fee: $50-150

No registration fee

Airport pickup: $30-50

Included free

Materials: $30-50

All materials included

Orientation: $25-50

Comprehensive orientation included

Activities: $20-40 each

1 weekly activity included

Support: Limited hours

24/7 emergency support

 

Our All-Inclusive Approach

Unlike many programs that advertise low base prices then add fees for essentials, our prices include everything you need:

✓ No hidden fees – The price you see is the price you pay ✓ No registration fee – Many programs charge $50-150 just to sign up ✓ Airport pickup included – Others charge $30-50 for this essential service ✓ All materials included – No surprise costs for books or supplies ✓ Weekly activities included – Cultural experiences at no extra charge ✓ 24/7 support included – Peace of mind throughout your stay

 

Direct Organization

As a locally-based organization, we offer significant advantages:

No Middleman Markup: Many international volunteer agencies add 30-50% to cover their overhead. We work directly with our projects and accommodations, passing the savings to you.

Local Expertise: Your money supports the local economy directly. Our team lives here, knows the community, and ensures your contribution has maximum impact.

Transparent Pricing: We’re happy to explain exactly where your fees go – program operations, accommodation, project support, and coordinator salaries.

 

SAMPLE TRAVEL BUDGET

Estimated Monthly Expenses (Beyond Program Fee)

 

Category

Budget

Mid-Range

Comfortable

Meals (not included)

$150-200

$250-350

$400-500

Local transportation

$20-30

$40-60

$80-100

Personal items

$30-50

$50-100

$100-150

Entertainment/activities

$50-100

$100-200

$200-400

Weekend trips

$100-200

$200-400

$400-800

SIM card/phone

$15-20

$20-30

$30-40

Monthly Total

$365-600

$660-1,140

$1,210-1,990

Money-Saving Tips:

  • Eat at local markets and “menú” restaurants ($2-4 per meal)
  • Use public transportation (buses cost $0.30-0.50)
  • Join group excursions with other volunteers
  • Cook at home if you have kitchen access
  • Take advantage of free cultural activities

 

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

 

Cancellation Terms

When You Cancel

Refund Amount

More than 30 days before arrival

Full refund minus $200 deposit

15-30 days before arrival

50% refund of total paid

7-14 days before arrival

25% refund of total paid

Less than 7 days before arrival

No refund

No show

No refund

 

Postponement

We understand plans change! If you need to postpone:

  • More than 14 days notice: Reschedule free of charge (within 12 months)
  • 7-14 days notice: Reschedule with $50 admin fee
  • Less than 7 days notice: Subject to availability, $100 admin fee

 

Program Changes

  • Change accommodation type: Free with 7+ days notice
  • Change project/program: Free with 7+ days notice (subject to availability)
  • Add weeks: Pay difference in rates
  • Reduce weeks: Refund calculated at weekly rate

 

Early Departure

If you need to leave your program early:

  • Unused weeks are not refundable
  • We’ll provide documentation of completed hours
  • Emergency situations evaluated case-by-case
  • Medical emergencies: Partial refund may be possible with documentation

 

Our Commitment

We want you to have an amazing experience. If circumstances beyond your control (natural disasters, political situations, family emergencies) affect your program, we’ll work with you to find a fair solution.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Q: Are there any additional fees not listed?

A: No! Our pricing is fully transparent. The only additional costs are personal expenses, meals not included in your package, and optional activities/excursions you choose to add.

Q: Can I pay in installments?

A: Yes! For programs of 4+ weeks, we offer a payment plan: deposit at registration, 50% four weeks before arrival, and the balance upon arrival.

Q: What if I want to extend my program?

A: Extensions are welcome! Subject to availability, you can extend at weekly rates. Let us know at least one week before your original end date.

Q: Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?

A: While we don’t have formal scholarships, we occasionally offer work-exchange opportunities for longer-term volunteers. Contact us to discuss options.

Q: Why are your prices lower than some international agencies?

A: We’re a local organization without expensive overseas offices or marketing budgets. We pass those savings directly to you while ensuring quality programs and fair wages for our local team.

Q: Can I customize my program?

A: Absolutely! Our listed packages are starting points. Want more Spanish hours? Different accommodation? A unique combination? Contact us for a personalized quote.

Q: Is travel insurance really required?

A: Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory. It protects both you and us in case of emergencies. We can recommend affordable options if needed.

Q: What currency should I bring?

A: US dollars are widely accepted and easy to exchange. Bring clean, unmarked bills for the best exchange rates. ATMs are available for withdrawing Peruvian Soles.

 

PRICE MATCH PROMISE

Found a comparable program at a lower price? We’ll match it!

How It Works:

  1. Show us the competitor’s published pricing
  2. Program must include similar inclusions
  3. We’ll match the price or explain the difference in value

 

Our Guarantee: We’re confident in our value. If you find a program with the same inclusions at a lower price, we want to know about it – and we’ll do our best to match it.

 

READY TO JOIN US?

Choose your program, select your dates, and let’s make it happen!

 

Quick Price Summary

Program Type

Starting From

Volunteering Only

$195/week

Spanish Only

$210/week

Spanish + Volunteering

$420/week

Immersion Programs

$1,420/month

 

Next Steps:

  1. Choose your program – Review options above
  2. Select your dates – Programs start any Monday
  3. Contact us – Get a personalized quote
  4. Register – Secure your spot with deposit
  5. Prepare – We’ll guide you every step
  6. Arrive – Your adventure begins!

 

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