Peruvian Adventure
Flights and Insurance
Departure
The program commencement date is the arrival day and the last day of the program is the departure day.
Arrival and departure for the Peru, Cusco program is Cusco (CUZ) Alejandro Velasco Astete international airport.
The cost of getting to and from the program is not included in the program cost. Also the cost of getting to and from your home city to the departure airport is not included in the price. This is an additional cost and you should check out how much it will add to the flight costs.
Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory.You can purchase your own, you can buy it online or you can speak to your travel consultant who will be able to assist in arranging an appropriate policy.
It is recommended to purchase travel insurance as soon as you've been accepted for your program or at least by the time you pay your Progress Payment or book your flights. When you volunteer abroad it is important to ensure that your policy includes emergency medical evacuation as well as program and flight cancellation.
ROV does not recommend any particular policy or provider however we do suggest that you check the policy you intend to purchase and make sure it has at least the following benefits;
- $5,000,000.00 Overseas medical costs (minimum)
- $500,000.00 Emergency medical transport and repatriation (minimum)
- Cancellation costs $3,500.00
- Trip interruption costs $2,500.00
Program Details
Arrival & Departure airport
Arrival and departure for the Peru, Cusco program is Cusco (CUZ) Alejandro Velasco Astete international airport.
Departure airport for extensions
For any extensions either before or after your program, please check ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE and AIRPORT details with admin@rovolunteers.com
Group pick up times from Cusco
- 10am-12pm, 4pm-6pm & 9.30pm-10.30pm on the day your program commences.
- If you are landing outside these pick times you have a number of options.
a) Wait at the airport for the next group pick up.
b) Arrange, prior to your departure for Peru, for an ROV team member to meet you at the airport. This may incur an additional cost and not all arrival times can be catered for.
c) Contact, prior to your departure for Peru, the ROV office for different transport methods and costs of getting to the accommodation. Transport methods include airport shuttle or taxi.
Group drop off times from Cusco
- 10am or 4pm on the final day of the program.
- Alternate times can be arranged but may incur an additional cost.
Recommendation
Once finishing up your 14 days in Cusco and the Amazon, you can extend your trip to include a further 7 days in Cusco to complete your South American experience.
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