Local tour operator in Peru
We plan your trip from CuscoWAMAN ADVENTURES · COMMUNITY & RESPONSIBILITY
Our connection to the communities of Cusco inspires the way we work: supporting education, caring for the Andes and respecting the people behind every journey.
OUR ANDEAN ROOTS
Ayni, or sacred reciprocity, is part of the wisdom of the Andes. We cherish the communities where we were born, grew up and learned, and seek to support the people who have supported us.
Waman Adventures promotes community projects in the Cusco region. Our original social programme focuses on educational materials, school uniforms, warm clothing and shared celebrations in highland communities.
We donate 5% of the cost of each tour to the Waman Foundation to support local communities.
LEARNING, SHARING, CONNECTING
Three areas of community work described in our social programme.
Educational materials selected around the needs of each school help children begin the school year better prepared. The original programme describes a March initiative supporting a selected community, with supplies for 30–40 children.
School uniforms and essential items can make a difference to families in rural communities. Our programme includes shoes, trousers, shirts, sweaters and backpacks, alongside warm clothing for distant highland communities.
Sharing a Christmas breakfast, gifts, dancing and games brings the Waman Adventures family together with children and elders in highland communities. These visits are about spending time together and sharing moments of joy.
Contact our team for the communities, dates and activities of current campaigns.
CARING FOR PACHA MAMA
Respect for nature and local culture is part of our approach to travel. Our environmental commitments focus on the places we visit and the habits we bring to the trail.
Carry out waste generated during treks and take it to appropriate disposal facilities.
Use biodegradable materials and encourage reuse and recycling where possible.
Teach respect for nature, responsible campsite habits and proper waste management.
Bring guides, cooks, porters and office staff together to collect waste along trekking routes.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE TREK
Our cooks and porters make each expedition possible. Many come from high Andean communities, where Quechua is part of everyday life. Their work deserves recognition, care and respectful conditions.
Footwear, packs, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and support equipment suited to the work on the trail.
Our published commitment is that porters carry no more than 18 kg, with pay that recognises their physical work and service.
Sufficient, appropriate meals throughout the trek to support the demands of the work.
Payment at the end of each trek so porters can return to their communities without an extra journey to our Cusco office.
LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Ask our team about current initiatives and the projects described here.