Exploring Art, Culture and Service in Peru
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Lima
Take a guided tour of Lima
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Government Palace
- Archbishop’s Palace
- City Hall
- Lima Cathedral
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop in Urubamba
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Day 4: Sacred Valley • Aguas Calientes
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
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Day 5: Aguas Calientes • Ollantaytambo • Sacred Valley • Service Project
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Travel to the Sacred Valley
As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits and community members to better understand local challenges, while mixing in language lessons to foster authentic interactions with people in the community. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll take part in a language lesson led by your local Program Director.
- Spend afternoons putting your language skills to use during your service project with locals. Past projects have included planting community gardens and building pathways.
- Take part in cultural activities like cooking classes and learning how Peruvian farms operate to further your interaction with locals.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues, and continue practicing your Spanish.
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Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Participate in a Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Visit Pisac Market
Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide
Explore Cuzco on your own
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Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Take a walking tour of Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Cuzco • Puno
Travel to Puno
Visit the Raqch'i temple
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Day 10: Puno
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands
See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands
Enjoy hiking and visiting local communities
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Day 11: Puno • Lima • Depart for home
Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide
Fly to Lima
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Day 12: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Lima
Take a guided tour of Lima
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Government Palace
- Archbishop’s Palace
- City Hall
- Lima Cathedral
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop in Urubamba
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Day 4: Sacred Valley • Aguas Calientes
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
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Day 5: Aguas Calientes • Ollantaytambo • Sacred Valley • Service Project
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Travel to the Sacred Valley
As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits and community members to better understand local challenges, while mixing in language lessons to foster authentic interactions with people in the community. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll take part in a language lesson led by your local Program Director.
- Spend afternoons putting your language skills to use during your service project with locals. Past projects have included planting community gardens and building pathways.
- Take part in cultural activities like cooking classes and learning how Peruvian farms operate to further your interaction with locals.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues, and continue practicing your Spanish.
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Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Participate in a Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Visit Pisac Market
Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide
Explore Cuzco on your own
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Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Take a walking tour of Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Cuzco • Puno
Travel to Puno
Visit the Raqch'i temple
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Day 10: Puno
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands
See Taquile Island and the Uros floating islands
Enjoy hiking and visiting local communities
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Day 11: Puno • Lima • Depart for home
Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide
Fly to Lima
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Day 12: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & Transportation
Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
7 overnight stays, and 10 with extension.
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Regional Meals
Daily breakfast and dinner, as well as lunch on days 6-7.
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Field Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.
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5 Service Hours
Earn up to 5 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided Sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Gain access to local attractions, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
