Stove Brick

"Women exposed to wood smoke develop obstructive lung disease with clinical and radiological features of chronic bronchitis and pulmonary hypertension.." (OMS)

Walking to a community house..for building stove

Men at work

Alternatours provides a unique opportunity to spend time in a small Andean community and make a great difference in the lives of a family that lives there.  The mission of Alternatours has been to expose foreigners to the reality of the Peruvian campesino (countryperson or farmer) to facilitate understanding and at the same time give the tourist the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of one family. The trip is 5 days long and includes food, accommodation, transport and everything else you might need.  You will spend three of the days in the actual community two of which you swill spend in part building a cooking stove.

            Open fire cooking is suspected to be the 4^th leading cause of death among campesino women in underdeveloped countries. Many projects have to improve cooking techniques and build stove but often the stove is of such poor quality that it lasts only a few years and the family quickly reverts to their old ways. The stove that you will provide is highly functionally and built like a tank. The food and lodging is of great quality and you won’t get a better, longer, hotter shower in all of the Andes.

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Roots Adventure Project

Enjoying the scenary before planting









Making a better place

Handwashing class is just an example of many activities that you can do







Roots Adventure Project - Planting a tree is a simple task that can give a great satisfaction.Trees purify the air,moderate temperature,protected and provide protection from the wind and rain. They provide fuel to the communities and create micro climates.The trees that you plant create an environment that attracts native wildlife.We invite you to do this activity with your partner,your best friend,your children or your parents.

Trip Overview

Trip grade                Easy to moderate

Group size               Minimum 2

Best season            April to december

Trip duration           As per your time

Transportation         Bus

Accommodation      Hotel & lodge

Maximum altitude    3000 m - 9800 ft

If you requiere further information
please do not hesitate to contact us.

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