Mission Trip Details
Timing, Costs, Sign-Up and FAQs.
Our Next Mission
We successfully completed our most recent mission in May, 2024. Our next mission to Peru is tentatively scheduled for January, 2026. The volunteer experience is more than the mission trip itself and kicks off months before hand with registration/on-boarding, training and a post-mission recap . The dates below reflect our current planning. Please note – while the goal is January, 2026 this could change due to any number of factors including health and travel advisories from the US State Department.
Preliminary Schedule
July 15, 2025
Sign Up Deadline
August 15, 2025
First Travel Payment Due
October, 2025
Volunteer Orientation, Minneapolis/or Zoom. Final travel payment due
November-December, 2025
Volunteer Training, Minneapolis
January 8th, 2026
Packing Day, Minneapolis, MN
January 10th-11th, 2026
Travel To Peru, Arrive Ollantaytambo, Peru
January 12, 2026
Purchase Supplies/Acclimate/Tour, Ollantaytambo, Peru
January 13, 2026
Huilloc Welcome Ceremony & Tour, Clinic Set Up Clinic, Huilloc Village, Peru. Overnight in Ollantaytambo, Peru
January 14th-19th, 2026
Huilloc Dental & Medical Clinic (1/14 — 5/16), Community Project January 17th-18th , Huilloc Village, Peru. Overnight in Ollantaytambo, Peru
January 19th, 2026
Machu Picchu Visit, Return to Ollantaytambo, Peru
January 20th, 2026
Sacred Valley Tour, Overnight in Cusco, Peru
January 21st, 2026
Return to US
February, 2026
Mission Trip De-Briefing Session, Minneapolis, MN
Cost
Please note that costs can vary by year. ACP manages all in-Peru costs including hotel, ground transportation, daily lunch and breakfast as well as train, guide and admission to Machu Picchu. For 2024 we expect these costs to range between $2,000-2,300 per person. Volunteers are responsible for scheduling and paying for their airfare based on an ACP provided schedule. Each volunteer is also asked to donate $500 to ACP.
Sign-up
The annual mission trip can be a life-changing experience. ACP seeks volunteers of all backgrounds including those with medical/healthcare backgrounds and those without medical/healthcare backgrounds. Please complete and submit the short form below to get the process started.
FAQs
When is the next mission trip?
Our next mission is scheduled for January, 2026. Sign ups begin in Sprin, 2025 with on-boarding and training scheduled throughout October-December, 2025. The mission trip itself in Peru is approximately 12-14 days.
How much does it cost?
As you might expect costs can change year-to-year. For our 2024 trip we forecast the per volunteer costs to be $2,000-$2,300 for accommodation, food, transportation in Peru. This also included all guides and a full day and guided tour of Machu Picchu. Round trip airfare is $900-$1,700 depending on booking timing and airline. Each volunteer is also requested to make a $500 contribution to Andean Community Partners.
Who should volunteer?
Anyone who is interested in a life-changing opportunity to help those in need and want to mentor college students as they experience how to make a difference. Adults of all backgrounds have enjoyed this experience – medical and dental professionals, nurses, pharmacists, academic and business professionals of all types.
What about Covid and Vaccinations?
Our Patient Care Committee has established health and safety thresholds for Covid case rates, vaccination rates in Peru and the Sacred Valley (50%+), travel advisories from the US State Department (Level 2 or better) and entry test/quarantine requirements in Peru. All volunteers will need to be fully vaccinated and show a negative test prior to the mission.
Do I need to speak Spanish or Quechua?
While it is helpful to have some fluency in Spanish, it is by no means necessary or required. Each year we are joined by a great team of translators who help when working directly with patients in the clinics. Outside of the Huilloc it is also very easy to communicate as many speak English.
Contact Us For More Information
andeancommunitypartners@gmail.com
(612) 616-2004
5108 Aldrich Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55419