Volunteer
We support various community projects in South America, many of which offer volunteer programmes.
We believe tourism should make a positive impact in the communities and landscapes where we work.
Andean Trails is proactive in supporting several NGOs and charities based in the UK and in our destination countries.
At least a basic knowledge of Spanish is preferred if you wish to volunteer at a project and you can learn Spanish in South America before visiting a project.
Volunteering can be undertaken on a short or long term basis. Please see the projects below for further details, or please contact us if you need more information.
Huchuy Yachaq (Peru)
Amantani (Peru)
The Book Bus (Ecuador)
Rupununi Learners (Guyana)
Testimonials
Michaleen Jeronimus, USA, Downhill Mountain Biking in Ecuador, Feb 2026
We contacted Tom at Andean Trails to set up a private mountain biking trip to Ecuador.
He arranged a 10-day biking trip through the Avenue of the Volcanos, riding into the cloud forest and through some local villages.
Our guide, Jose, and driver, Victor, found us quiet dirt roads, albeit challenging climbs and fun descents! Our accommodations were amazing, from quaint chalets to a mansion built by the Jesuits! Loved that we rode from our hotel to the next one most days!
Would definitely do this trip again!
Michaleen Jeronimus, USA
» Downhill Mountain Biking in Ecuador
Andrew D, UK, Galaxy Cruise, Feb 2026
We really loved the trip and the whole Galaxy experience- it suited us very well, given our preference to normally travel independently. The crew, activities, service and food were excellent, and the yacht and group size were perfect for us.
The information and clear instructions you provided were spot on and much appreciated. From booking with you to the end of the cruise, it was all very slick. Highlights were the tortoises and the snorkelling activities. The accommodation/ food/ guides/ overall organisation were excellent—exceeded expectations.
We really enjoyed the experience. We researched the routes and boats and felt that what we chose suited us best- the flavour of several islands, lots of activities each day, and a small boat with excellent facilities. Andean Trails was noted as an agent through whom we could book the Galaxy, and again, with some research, trusted that Andean Trails would be a great choice (and it was!) In particular, the call with you, Tom, reassured us in our choice and made us feel comfortable booking through Andean Trails.
Andrew D, UK
» Galaxy, Galapagos Islands Cruise Boat
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