Leadership Conference, Lima & Sacred Valley
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Group Leader: Virginia Cady
Requested Return Date: 7/19/2026
ABOUT EF
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.
Our relationship with the Earth is about where we’ve come from as much as it is about where we’re going.
After harnessing The Power of Environmental Stewardship at our inspiring leadership conference in Costa Rica, you’ll head to Peru to explore how ancestral wisdom and sustainable living practices have coexisted for centuries. Peruse pre-Columbian artifacts in Lima’s Larco Museum, try your hand at ceramics with locally sourced materials, and discover traditional Andean weaving techniques from present-day entrepreneurs. You'll return home with a profound understanding of how indispensable natural resources are to Indigenous communities and how crucial it is to protect them.EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: San José • Leadership Conference
Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 3: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 4: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: San José • Lima
Fly to Lima
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Day 6: 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 Museum and see art and artifacts that showcase ancient Peruvian life
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 7: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley, a region celebrated for its artistic and cultural heritage
Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop and create pottery using clay and dye sourced from the area
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Day 8: Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide, where you will:
- Learn about The Inca Empire and Machu Picchu’s remarkable engineering
- Explore the significance of preserving World Heritage sites
Return by train to the Sacred Valley
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Day 9: Sacred Valley
Discover Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide and marvel at the terraces and temples of this ancient Inca site
Enjoy an authentic weaving demonstration and learn about the significance of textiles in Andean culture
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Day 10: Sacred Valley • Cuzco • Lima
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Visit the Pisac Market
Fly to Lima
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Leadership Conference
Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 3: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 4: San José • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: San José • Lima
Fly to Lima
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Day 6: 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 Museum and see art and artifacts that showcase ancient Peruvian life
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
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Day 7: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to the Sacred Valley, a region celebrated for its artistic and cultural heritage
Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop and create pottery using clay and dye sourced from the area
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Day 8: Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide, where you will:
- Learn about The Inca Empire and Machu Picchu’s remarkable engineering
- Explore the significance of preserving World Heritage sites
Return by train to the Sacred Valley
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Day 9: Sacred Valley
Discover Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide and marvel at the terraces and temples of this ancient Inca site
Enjoy an authentic weaving demonstration and learn about the significance of textiles in Andean culture
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Day 10: Sacred Valley • Cuzco • Lima
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Visit the Pisac Market
Fly to Lima
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; train; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.
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Entrances
Summit-themed activity; Larco Museum; San Francisco Monastery; Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop; Machu Picchu
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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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