Exploring Art, Culture and Service in Peru
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Group Leader: Erin Halye
Requested Return Date: 7/16/2026
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For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
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
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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 Ollantaytambo
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Explore 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 work on a Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
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
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 9: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
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
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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 Ollantaytambo
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Explore 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 work on a Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
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
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
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Day 9: 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
7 overnight stays, and 10 with extension.
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Regional Meals
Daily breakfast and dinner, as well as lunch on days 6-7.
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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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5 Service Hours
Earn up to 5 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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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.
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