Exploring Art, Culture and Service in Peru
Sunlight crests over mountain ruins atop the Andes, the spirited calls of resplendent macaws welcoming its ascent–heralds of another day among hundreds of thousands in the long calendar of Peruvian civilization. In Lima, the nation's capital, you'll get to study architectural gems like the Archbishop's Palace, Lima Cathedral, and the famous Balconies of Lima–whose unique aesthetics seamlessly combine European, African, and South American influences. The heart of your adventure, however, lies in Sacred Valley, where the remnants of the Inca Empire act as your looking glass into life in Pre-Columbian America, grandest of which is Machu Picchu, The Lost City of the Incas. In Urubamba, you'll dive into the world of Peruvian art at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop, where ancient motifs and finely honed techniques imbue red-grey Peruvian clay with profound meaning. Finally, through one of EF's exclusive partnerships, you’ll engage in impactful service work that supports economic sustainability, local agriculture, and access to education. Nestled high on the west coast of South America, Peru awaits—its art, its history, and its people are yours discover.
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
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 -
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 OllantaytamboExplore a community where you’ll work with locals on a service project
- Throughout your stay, you’ll be immersed in cultural activities, celebrating local customs and traditions
- Past projects have included work on projects to build and maintain educational or community spaces.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues
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Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Continue working on a Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco via Pisac
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
Fly to Lima
Depart for home
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Cuzco • Puno
Travel to Puno
Visit Raqch'i temple
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Day 10: Puno
See Taquile 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
Depart for home
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Day 12: Arrive Home
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
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 -
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 OllantaytamboExplore a community where you’ll work with locals on a service project
- Throughout your stay, you’ll be immersed in cultural activities, celebrating local customs and traditions
- Past projects have included work on projects to build and maintain educational or community spaces.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues
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Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Continue working on a Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco via Pisac
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
Fly to Lima
Depart for home
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Cuzco • Puno
Travel to Puno
Visit Raqch'i temple
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Day 10: Puno
See Taquile 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
Depart for home
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Day 12: Arrive Home
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Everything you get
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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
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
San Francisco Monastery; Larco Museum; Sacsayhuaman; Ollantaytambo; Workshop at Seminario Studio; Machu Picchu; With extension: Andahuaylillas Chapel; Raqhi Temple; Lake Titicaca boat excursion; Sillustani site
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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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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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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
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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.
