Archaeology work experience in Lima, Peru

General Info

Constructed between the years of 200AD and 700AD, Huaca Pucllana is a real life ancient marvel. Archaeologists have been working since 1981 to uncover its secrets and the work still goes on.

You will be working between the hours of 8am and 2pm, Monday to Friday, getting stuck in with excavation, cleaning, registering and cataloguing archaeological material as well as teaching English to guides on an informal basis. Activities such as sieving, classifying collections, making bricks, cleaning archaeological artefacts occur year round, while digs are not possible between February and mid May due to the summer heat.

What's Included

Accommodation:Shared room in homestay
Food:Breakfast and dinner
Airport Pickup:Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
Training:In-country orientation
Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

What's not included

Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport, Food (lunch not provided)

Benefits:

Trip prices vary depending on activity and duration. Our volunteer projects start from £499, Adventures start from £699 and Tours start from £599. All trips include accommodation, most meals, an airport pickup, in-country orientation, support in-country and 24 hour emergency support. Our expert advisers will guide you through everything you need right up until your departure and are always available to help once you are away!

Requirements:

No specific requirements or qualifications are necessary, just a sense of adventure, a desire to make a difference and a responsible attitude towards the destinations you visit.