Alyra’s team is developing an amazing expedition for a Gatineau high school that will combine learning the history of  the Quechuas, cultural immersion, beautiful series of villages, each with a mix of colonial architecture in indigenous tones and experiencing excursions in nature. The most important objective is to accomplish a development project in order to improve the quality of life in a hosting village in the Sacred Valley .

PART 1 – Days 1-5   Project with a positive impact in the community of Chichubamba in the Sacred Valley

• Discover the magical city of Cusco: Inca’s capital 

• Project with a positive impact in the community of Chichubamba

The work project will be completed in groups. Groups will alternate between volunteer work and cultural workshops, allowing for an authentic immersion in the daily life of the host community.
-Chocolate-making
-Honey-making
-Guinea pig farm visit
-Pottery-making and painting

Day 1: Flight overnight to Peru and arrival the day 2 in Lima or arrival at night in Lima 
Day 2: Arrival in Lima in the morning and internal flight to Cusco (1h15)
2 nights in a hostel in Cusco
Transfer to the community (2h)
2 nights in the hostel from the community
Transport in private bus

PART 2 – Days 6-9  Cusco and Machu Picchu

• Visit the archeological site of Machu Picchu and if you are welling we will  bring the Sun gate (Inti Pinku) in the same day to have another exceptional view from Machu Picchu

• Discover Cusco’s local markets.

Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (2h)
1 night in Aguas Calientes
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (2h)
Transfert to Cusco (2h)
1 night in Cusco
Transport in private bus
Day 8 : Internal flight from Cusco to Lima, flight overnight to Canada or night in Lima
Day 9: Flight back to Canada or arrrival in Canada in the morning

• Payments and travel preparations

  Payment Terms

  April 1st,2019: 300$ non-refundable
  June 14th,2019 : 1000$
  October 14th,2019 : 1000$
  January 10th, 2020: To be determined (bases on # of travelers) as per price table.

  Insurance policy

  Insurance Package: Medical, Interruption and Cancelation coverage : Medical Plan: 25$ / Youth All inclusive plan : between 54$ and 74$. Find information of our available travel insurance:  Youth travel policy.

  If you wish to buy a travel insurance policy, please make a separate payment. Send an email to info@alyraexpeditions.com to request the insurance policy. Alyra will send you a confirmation to do the purchase.

  PAYMENT  METHODS
  1. CHEQUE  – Please  address  any  cheque  payment  to ALYRA EXPEDITIONS. 
  Please  clearly  indicate  1)  the  name  of  the  Traveler  along  with  2) the  trip  code  (PRO 2003 PER MCGEE)  on  the  cheque.
  All  fees  due  to  NSF  cheques  (non  sufficient  funds)  will  be  the  responsibility  of  the  traveler.Please bring the check to the school and give it to Jessica White

  2. INTERAC  EMAIL TRANSFERS  –  PLEASE WRITE IN THE WIRE MESSAGE THE NAME OF THE STUDENT AND THE CODE OF THE TRIP : PRO 2003 PER MCGEE
  Interac e-Transfer is a convenient way to send, request and receive money directly from one bank account to another. All you need is access to online or mobile banking through a participating financial institution, and you can send or request money to anyone with an email address and a bank account in Canada — without sharing any personal financial information. 
  How to do an interac e-tranfer?: http://www.interac.ca/en/interac-e-transfer-consumer.html
  Email to send the transfer: info@alyraexpeditions.com
  Question: which destination?
  Answer: peru

  3. CREDIT  CARD  –  we charge 3% extra fee of the trip price if you pay by credit  card. If you choose this option, please contact Alyra to provide you further information. Tel:  514-563-2058  or  by  e-mail  to  info@alyraexpeditions.com   

  Cancellation / Modifications By The Traveler

  In case of cancellation, the Traveller, even in cases of events outside of their control. The minimum cancellation fees are as follows:

  a) 121 days or more prior to departure: 1st deposit of 300$

  b) 91 to 120 days prior to departure: 50% of trip package

  c) 46 to 90 days prior to departure:75% of trip package

  d) 45 days or fewer prior to departure: 100% of package

  Travel documents
  A valid passport that expires at least 6 months after the date of your return flight back home.

  Luggage
  The least amount of luggage possible. We recommend bags that are practical and easy to carry. One large bag and a small day back-pack is ideal.

  Health
  We recommend you consult your local medical travel clinic (or doctor) a few months before leaving in order to ensure you have the necessary vaccines. Your medical insurance card might not cover costs incurred due to injuries or health costs when you are abroad. If you need to travel with medication of some kind, please bring a doctor’s prescription.

  Safety
  We recommend you bring a concealed belt that can hold your important documents, credit cards and currencies. It is illegal to take any objects found in archeological sites or any natural resources from any of the national parks, ecological reserves, protectorates or any other sites visited.

  Insurance
  Find information of our available  travel insurance:  Youth travel policy.

• These prices include

  • The international flights from Ottawa;
  • 0.1% for the OPC’s FICAV (Consumer Protection Office) tax ($1 per $1000);
  • Alyra’s CO (Creative Organizer) accompanying the group 24/7;
  • Private transportation;
  • Lodging in multiple occupancy for the students ;
  • Lodging: double occupancy for supervisors;
  • Food: 3 meals a day (local authentic food will be served);
  • Snacks and potable water during the trip;
  • Organization of the community projects and coordination with the local community leader and members;
  • Non-alcoholic drinks and potable water during meals;
  • Activities/visits mentioned with local guides (when mentioned);
  • Tips to local guides, drivers, restaurants, etc. ;
  • Entrance tickets for museums, parks, sites, etc mentioned in the itinerary.

• These prices do not include

  • Insurance Package: Medical, Interruption and Cancelation coverage. – Medical Plan: 25$ / Youth All inclusive plan : between 54$ and 74$. Find information of our available travel insurance:  Youth travel policy.
  • Visa expenses (for non-canadian passports)
  • Souvenirs/gifts you decide to buy;
  • Transportation from the school to the airport and back;
  • Laundry and any other personal expenses.