Community Development in Peru’s Mountain Villages
High up in the mountains where rolling greens lead to snow-capped peaks, you’ll journey into the remote villages surrounding Cuzco. As you explore the heart of Inca civilization, you’ll learn how locals preserve history, art and heritage, while also gaining insight into the challenges they face. Working together with community members, you’ll build long-term solutions to support economic sustainability, agriculture and access to education. As you foster meaningful relationships within the community, you’ll celebrate customs and help empower a village for generations to come.
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Day 1: Fly to Lima
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Lima • Cuzco
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to Sacred Valley via Urubamba
Visit to Pablo Seminario Studio
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Day 3: Cuzco • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
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Day 4: Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Travel to the Sacred Valley
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Days 5 - 8: 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. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Learn about your service project, which will most likely focus on community development through nutrition, school support, and agriculture.
- Past projects have included construction and maintenance of greenhouses, or agricultural activities such as farming or harvesting potatoes.
- Take part in cultural activities and learn 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.
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Day 8: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Explore Pisac Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Cuzco
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Korikancha Temple
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress
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Day 9: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 10: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Lima
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Lima • Cuzco
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to Sacred Valley via Urubamba
Visit to Pablo Seminario Studio
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Day 3: Cuzco • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
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Day 4: Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Travel to the Sacred Valley
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Days 5 - 8: 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. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Learn about your service project, which will most likely focus on community development through nutrition, school support, and agriculture.
- Past projects have included construction and maintenance of greenhouses, or agricultural activities such as farming or harvesting potatoes.
- Take part in cultural activities and learn 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.
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Day 8: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Explore Pisac Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Cuzco
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Korikancha Temple
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress
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Day 9: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 10: 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
8 overnight stays.
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Regional Meals
Daily breakfast and dinner, as well as lunch on days 5-8.
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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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10 Service Hours
Earn up to 10 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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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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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.