Land Adventures is not only a Tour Operator. It is also a committed team whose priority is to help children in need in Arequipa and local communities in the Colca Canyon and support different projects in this part of the world.
When the tourism industry started sending tourists into the Canyon, a lot of young people left for the cities, in search of a “better life”. Land Adventures wants to help avoid this exile in order to perpetuate the local traditions in the Colca region.
Here are two examples of Land Adventures' social events.
Every day Land Adventures sends passengers into the Colca Canyon . We also welcome volunteers each year who are willing to stay a few weeks in the Canyon and teach children English. Since 2004, some volunteers and we go to visit the children into the Canyon each Christmas. We spend the day with them, playing and benefiting from a nice shared day.
Thanks to donations and gifts that have been made all along the year, the agency is able to offer gifts to all the children in the Colca Canyon . It turns out to be a very special and nice day both for the children and the volunteers. Both sides are able to share a unique and memorable moment.
Of course, we are constantly looking for volunteers to come with us. It is evident that if you are visiting us in Arequipa during the Christmas holidays we would be happy to welcome you.
Last preparations before Christmas
Everybody's happy, everything's fine
Father Christmas has come down in the Canyon with his assistants
Catch me if you can!
A pleasant complicity between the children and the volunteers
Tea time
Put your hands up!
Another project from Land Adventure is to help children of the Elohim school of Arequipa, which is located at 30 minutes bus from the centre. Each year we welcome many volunteers from all over the world and offer them a one-off chance to work with these children. Most of the time, the volunteers help wash clothes, cook and teach the children English. The children are always well motivated and keen on learning this touristy language. The smiles of these young people and the motivation they show are always rewarding.
Always trying to collect funds for the Elohim School , Land Adventures innovated in 2007. Indeed, since 2007 we organise a special party on the Valentine's Day. Everyone is welcome and the funds go straight to the school for the disadvantaged children.
Recently, the children expressed their talents of artists by carrying out various original drawings. Those were realized in the form of postcards that we sell at our agency. The receipts directly go to the school. Moreover it is an original way to let your family know about your holidays.
Our volunteers making for the Elohim School
One of the budding artists striking a pose
While the girls are helping in the kitchen…
… the boys are playing football!
Intense concentration in order to realise this fresco
The notice for 2007 Valentine's Day for the children of the School
A sincere smile, a kiss, the nicest gifts for the volunteers!
