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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Fly to Lima
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley via Urubamba
Visit to Pablo Seminario Studio
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Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
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Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley
Travel by train to OllantaytamboTravel to the Sacred Valley
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Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Working side by side with locals, your projects will address education, health, and economic development, like restoring local schools and building hand-washing stations.
- Throughout your stay you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities.
- Each evening, you’ll reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
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Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Working side by side with locals, your projects will address education, health, and economic development, like restoring local schools and building hand-washing stations.
- Throughout your stay you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities.
- Each evening, you’ll reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
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Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Working side by side with locals, your projects will address education, health, and economic development, like restoring local schools and building hand-washing stations.
- Throughout your stay you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities.
- Each evening, you’ll reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
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Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco via Pisac
Explore Pisac Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Cuzco
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Korikancha Temple
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress
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Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 10: Arrive home
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Fly to Lima
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley via Urubamba
Visit to Pablo Seminario Studio
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Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
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Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley
Travel by train to OllantaytamboTravel to the Sacred Valley
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Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Working side by side with locals, your projects will address education, health, and economic development, like restoring local schools and building hand-washing stations.
- Throughout your stay you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities.
- Each evening, you’ll reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
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Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Working side by side with locals, your projects will address education, health, and economic development, like restoring local schools and building hand-washing stations.
- Throughout your stay you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities.
- Each evening, you’ll reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
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Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:
- Working side by side with locals, your projects will address education, health, and economic development, like restoring local schools and building hand-washing stations.
- Throughout your stay you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities.
- Each evening, you’ll reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
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Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco via Pisac
Explore Pisac Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Cuzco
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Korikancha Temple
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress
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Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 10: Arrive home
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Daily breakfast and dinner, as well as lunch on days 5-8
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Full-time Field Director
Your culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Service Hours
Students can earn service hours that count towards graduation requirements.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.