As part of our commitment to responsible tourism we contribute 5% of the price of each trek to local communities. We hold this amount "in trust" until we have a substantial sum that can be used to make a real difference to a community.

Our current projects

Chaullacocha bilingual education project

Revitalising weaving traditions project

Christmas Chocolatadas

Making a small donation

Community Chest

We are also investigating ways to incorporate a 'community activity' in each tour - of perhaps one day - so that international visitors can positively contribute to the communities rather than merely passing through them.

You can currently actively participate in the Chaullacocha bilingual education project by going on the Lares to Machu Picchu trek.

"Every person must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or the darkness of destructive selfishness. This is the judgment. Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?"
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By doing a trek with Apus Peru you will know that a portion of your trek price is going to Peruvian communities.

You will be helping to create real change in Peru by helping communities to help themselves.

If you have a genuine interest in Peruvian culture you might like to check out "My Peru" - A Guide to the Culture and Traditions of the Andean Communities of Peru

a local lady compares the colours of a rainbow to the wools they dyed during the third "weaving traditions" workshop.

Got some spare space in your backpack? Would you like to help people in need - then consider the Stuff your rucksack project.

APUS PERU Adventure Travel Specialists - Email: apusperu@westnet.com.au

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