Machu Picchu, the Amazon & Empowerment through Service
Go on an unforgettable adventure with your group. Travelers on this EF Tours for Girls trip in Peru will explore historical sites in Lima, then experience two incredible cultural sites through a guided boat tour in the Amazon and an expert-led tour of Machu Picchu. While taking in a blend of Peruvian history, culture, and natural beauty, your group will also help uplift local women and their communities with a service project that supports economic sustainability, local agriculture, or access to education.
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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 San Francisco Monastery
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
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 • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
Return by train to the Sacred Valley
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Day 5: Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local organizations to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities, celebrating local customs and traditions
- Build and maintain educational or community spaces
- Put your language skills to use with locals
- Reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues in the evenings
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Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Continue your Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco via Pisac
Visit the Pisac ruins
Visit Pisac Market
Craft a piece of jewelry under the guidance of local artisans
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Day 8: Cuzco • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge
Fly to Iquitos
Travel by boat to a jungle lodge on the banks of the Amazon River
Hike through the jungle to observe exotic animals in their natural habitats
Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Amazon River
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Day 9: Amazon Lodge
Visit a Yagua Village
Discover some of the Amazon River's most unique wildlife on a boating excursion, including piranhas and pink river dolphins
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Day 10: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Depart for home
Visit a local community
Travel by boat to Iquitos
Fly to Lima
Explore Lima on your own
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Day 11: 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 San Francisco Monastery
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
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 • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
Return by train to the Sacred Valley
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Day 5: Sacred Valley • Service Project
As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local organizations to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities, celebrating local customs and traditions
- Build and maintain educational or community spaces
- Put your language skills to use with locals
- Reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues in the evenings
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Day 6: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Continue your Service Learning project
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Day 7: Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Cuzco via Pisac
Visit the Pisac ruins
Visit Pisac Market
Craft a piece of jewelry under the guidance of local artisans
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Day 8: Cuzco • Iquitos • Amazon Lodge
Fly to Iquitos
Travel by boat to a jungle lodge on the banks of the Amazon River
Hike through the jungle to observe exotic animals in their natural habitats
Enjoy an evening boat ride on the Amazon River
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Day 9: Amazon Lodge
Visit a Yagua Village
Discover some of the Amazon River's most unique wildlife on a boating excursion, including piranhas and pink river dolphins
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Day 10: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Depart for home
Visit a local community
Travel by boat to Iquitos
Fly to Lima
Explore Lima on your own
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; 2 trains
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners featuring regional cuisine
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Guided Sightseeing
3 expert-led sightseeing tours; 2 Tour Director-led walking tours
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Entrances
San Francisco Monastery; Larco Museum; Machu Picchu; Ollantaytambo; Ceramic studio; Urco Jewelry
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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8-10 Service Hours
Earn up to 10 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding 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 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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant.