What is the definition of homestay tourism?

'Homestay' is "the amount of time during which a guest resides with a local family. The purpose of the homestay program is to accommodate visitors with local families, allowing them to learn about the local way of life, culture, and environment, among other things.

Advantages of homestays over hotels

• Authentic home-cooked meals
• Cheaper alternative to hotels and offer superior experiences
• Personalized services
• Generates income for locals

Is homestay a good idea?

While it's certainly a wonderful way to see the world, there's something reassuring about staying with someone who knows the area well when you arrive. Sharing tales and experiences with new people and learning about a place from the perspective of locals are all benefits of a homestay.

 

What to expect from Adventure Life's Homestay Tours 

• Meet the Aymara, a major tribe of South American Indians that inhabit the Altiplano, a huge, windswept plateau in Peru and Bolivia during your trip to Lake Titicaca. A homestay on Amantani Island is a unique opportunity to meet their families.  
• Sibayo, an Andean community located in the area of Arequipa in Colca Canyon provides a rare and distinct cultural experience for travelers. Because of its one-story stone dwellings, Sibayo is also known as "Rumillacta," or "stone town." Visitors to Sibayo appreciate learning about the way of life of the inhabitants and participating in some of their everyday tasks.
• Visit Huilloc, an Andean community located near Ollantaytambo. Comfortable eco-houses are available for overnight stays.