Travel with Conservation Volunteer International Program on our Machu Picchu Volunteer Trip
Join us for an extraordinary experience at one of the world’s most astounding archaeological treasures! Guided by a local Peruvian guide and experienced American trip leaders, you will volunteer on projects which help sustain Machu Picchu.
Along the way, you will learn about the Inca empire and its lasting impact on the Peruvian culture while helping to preserve Machu Picchu Sanctuary for future generations.
We believe that a once in a lifetime visit to this astonishing site should leave you feeling inspired and connected, with lasting memories. As a nonprofit, we are driven by purpose, not by profit. Pursuing our mission to help sustain Machu Picchu, we do not rush through the site as many tours do.
On our Machu Picchu Volunteer Trip, under the supervision of Peruvian park rangers, we spend several days at Machu Picchu. This allows you to experience the vibrant spirit of the sanctuary and to slowly absorb the extraordinary achievements represented by the extensive Inca ruins, as you help to preserve this fabled Inca citadel.
The places you will visit and where you will have an impact during your volunteering.
- Start the journey in Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.
- Acclimate to Andean elevation while exploring local museums and historic sites.
- Learn about Inca history in preparation for visiting Machu Picchu.
- Savor Peru’s renowned fusion cuisine throughout the trip.
- Travel by train through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Village.
- Volunteer on preservation projects with the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of the Environment.
- Past activities include removing invasive plants, repairing Incan trails, and restoring historic structures.
- Return via train to Ollantaytambo, followed by private transport to Cusco.
Join the Machu Picchu Volunteer Trip and Travel with Purpose! Pachamama – known by the Incas as Mother Earth – will thank you!
What Amy had to say after her experience on our Machu Picchu trip: “An absolutely fantastic and one-of-a-kind trip!! It was well-organized, Millie is an amazing leader, Santiago is the best guide out there, and it was wonderful to have Pablo’s insights into architecture! To learn about, and help take care of in a small way, an amazing UNESCO site such as Machu Picchu was a real privilege. I loved working with the local Peruvian staff and our group of volunteers got along fantastically. Can’t recommend this trip enough!” – Amy, November 2023
