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Exploring Art, Culture and Service in Peru

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9 or 12 days

Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, with extension to Puno | PES

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

Day 4: Sacred Valley • Aguas Calientes

Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

Day 5: Aguas Calientes • Ollantaytambo • Sacred Valley • Service Project

Travel by train to Ollantaytambo

Travel to the Sacred Valley

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

Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project

Depending on your service partner, here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

  • Assist in building construction, such as digging foundations or making bricks
  • Help with building and grounds maintenance, such as repairing infrastructure or painting
  • Enhance the schoolyard or community space with garden work or structural projects

Enjoy sports, a cultural activity, or time to reflect as a group

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

Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home

Take a walking tour of Cuzco

Fly to Lima 

Depart for home

Day 9: Arrive home

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Day 9: Cuzco • Puno

Travel to Puno

Visit Raqch'i temple

Day 10: Puno

Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca 

See Taquile and the Uros floating islands

Enjoy hiking and visiting local communities

Day 11: Puno • Lima • Depart for home

Tour the Sillustani archeological site with an expert local guide

Fly to Lima

Depart for home

Day 12: Arrive Home

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

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