Community Development in Peru’s Mountain Villages

10 days

Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu – Estimated 10 Service Hours | PFL

Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
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. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Community Development in Peru’s Mountain Villages tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Community Development in Peru’s Mountain Villages tour

Day 1: Fly to Lima

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 2: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley

Fly to Cuzco

Visit to Pablo Seminario Studio

Day 3: Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu

Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

Day 4: Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley

Travel by train to Ollantaytambo

Take a walking tour of Ollantaytambo Inka Town

Day 5: Sacred Valley • Service Project

Strong partnerships are the foundation of EF Service Learning tours. We work closely with area nonprofits and community members to ensure that your contributions are sustainable, timely, and relevant.

Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what your first day might look like:

Learn about your specific project during orientation before getting to work
Assist with sustainable agriculture work, such as planting, harvesting, or irrigation

Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project

Strong partnerships are the foundation of EF Service Learning tours. We work closely with area nonprofits and community members to ensure that your contributions are sustainable, timely, and relevant.

Since projects and your service partner are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what your first day might look like:

Meet EF’s partner organization and learn how its mission is working to support the local community
Learn about your specific project during orientation before getting to work

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

Continue with seasonal farm work and maintenance, such as planting or harvesting
Enhance community space with garden work or structural projects

Day 7: Sacred Valley • Service Project

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

Assist in greenhouses with infrastructure work, planting, or harvesting
Contribute to local gardening projects

Participate in a workshop with local artisans

Day 8: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco

Travel to Cuzco via Pisac

Explore Pisac Market on your own

Take a walking tour of Cuzco

Visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress

Take a guided tour of Cuzco

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Korikancha Temple
Cuzco Cathedral
Sacsayhuaman Fortress

Day 9: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home

Fly to Lima

Depart for home

Day 10: Arrive home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Full-time Field Director

Expert Local Guides

Service Hours

Volunteer and Leadership Activities

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

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