9 days
Lima, Cuzco, Sacsayhuamán, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes – Estimated 5 Service Hours

Familiarize yourself with life in Peru, the third largest country in South America, through hands-on service projects and authentic interactions with locals.

Every day you’ll build your confidence in Spanish through morning language lessons and in conversations with people from the area. As you work together with locals on a series of small community-based service projects, you’ll be immersed in the culture, expanding your fluency, and experiencing life as the Peruvians do. And, you’ll return home with a better understanding of what meaningful service means to you in an interconnected world.
  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Lima • Cuzco

    Fly to Cuzco

    Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide  

  • Day 3: Cuzco

    Travel via Chinchero and Urubamba to the Sacred Valley

    Enjoy a weaving demonstration in Umasbamba

    Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop in Urubamba

  • Day 4: Sacred Valley • Service Project

    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.  
  • Day 5: Sacred Valley • Service Project

    Participate in a Service Learning project 

    Participate in a cooking class

  • Day 6: Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu

    Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

    Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

    Return by train to the Sacred Valley

  • Day 7: Sacred Valley • Cuzco

    Travel via Pisac to Cuzco

    Explore Pisac Market on your own

    Stop for a photo at Mirador de Cuzco

    Participate in a scavenger hunt

  • Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home

    Travel to Cuzco

    Fly to Lima

    Visit the Choco Museo and participate in a chocolate workshop

    Explore Lima on your own

  • Day 9: Arrive home

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  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Lima • Cuzco

    Fly to Cuzco

    Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide  

  • Day 3: Cuzco

    Travel via Chinchero and Urubamba to the Sacred Valley

    Enjoy a weaving demonstration in Umasbamba

    Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop in Urubamba

  • Day 4: Sacred Valley • Service Project

    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.  
  • Day 5: Sacred Valley • Service Project

    Participate in a Service Learning project 

    Participate in a cooking class

  • Day 6: Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu

    Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

    Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

    Return by train to the Sacred Valley

  • Day 7: Sacred Valley • Cuzco

    Travel via Pisac to Cuzco

    Explore Pisac Market on your own

    Stop for a photo at Mirador de Cuzco

    Participate in a scavenger hunt

  • Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home

    Travel to Cuzco

    Fly to Lima

    Visit the Choco Museo and participate in a chocolate workshop

    Explore Lima on your own

  • Day 9: Arrive home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & Transportation

    Get round-trip flights on major carriers, and travel on the ground with air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation.

  • Hotels

    Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels.

  • Regional Meals

    Traditional breakfasts, and lunches on days 2-5 & 7, and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.

  • Program Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Program Director is by your side 24/7, building your connection to the land, people and culture.

  • 5 Service Hours

    Earn up to 5 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.

  • Volunteer and Leadership Activities

    Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.

  • Experiential Learning

    Immerse yourself in the culture through cultural activities and daily interactions with locals, like a cooking class with locals or a community scavenger hunt.

  • Language Lessons

    Each language lesson provides cultural context and relevant vocabulary for your immersive activities.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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