11 days
Peru, Costa Rica

Our relationship with the Earth is about where we’ve come from as much as it is about where we’re going.

On this tour, you’ll uncover parts of Peru where 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. After experiencing how indispensable natural resources are to Indigenous communities, head to Costa Rica, where you’ll harness The Power of Environmental Stewardship at our inspiring leadership conference.

EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.
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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 Museum and see art and artifacts that showcase ancient Peruvian life 

    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, 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 

  • Day 4: 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

  • Day 5: 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 

  • Day 6: Sacred Valley • Cuzco • Lima

    Travel via Pisac to Cuzco 

    Visit the Pisac Market

    Fly to Lima

  • Day 7: Lima • San José

    Fly to San José  

  • Day 8: San José • Leadership Conference

    Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship  

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 9: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 10: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • 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 Museum and see art and artifacts that showcase ancient Peruvian life 

    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, 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 

  • Day 4: 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

  • Day 5: 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 

  • Day 6: Sacred Valley • Cuzco • Lima

    Travel via Pisac to Cuzco 

    Visit the Pisac Market

    Fly to Lima

  • Day 7: Lima • San José

    Fly to San José  

  • Day 8: San José • Leadership Conference

    Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship  

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 9: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 10: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; train; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference

  • 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.

  • Student Leadership Conference

    Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.

  • Entrances

    Larco Museum; San Francisco Monastery; Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop; Machu Picchu; Summit-themed activity

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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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