Service and Language Immersion in Peru
Familiarize yourself with life in Peru, the third largest country in South America, through hands-on service projects and authentic interactions with locals.
Every day you’ll build your confidence in Spanish through morning language lessons and in conversations with people from the area. As you work together with locals on a series of small community-based service projects, you’ll be immersed in the culture, expanding your fluency, and experiencing life as the Peruvians do. And, you’ll return home with a better understanding of what meaningful service means to you in an interconnected world.
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Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Lima • Cuzco
Fly to Cuzco
Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide
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Day 3: Cuzco
As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits and community members to better understand local challenges, while mixing in language lessons to foster authentic interactions with people in the community. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll take part in a language lesson led by your local Program Director.
- Spend afternoons putting your language skills to use during your service project with locals. Past projects have included planting community gardens and building pathways.
- Take part in cultural activities like cooking classes and learning how Peruvian farms operate to further your interaction with locals.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues, and continue practicing your Spanish.
Travel via Chinchero and Urubamba to the Sacred Valley
Enjoy a weaving demonstration in Umasbamba
Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop in Urubamba
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Day 4: Sacred Valley • Service Project
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Day 5: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Participate in a cooking class
Continue your Service Learning project
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Day 6: 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 7: Sacred Valley • Cuzco
As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits and community members to better understand local challenges, while mixing in language lessons to foster authentic interactions with people in the community. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll take part in a language lesson led by your local Program Director.
- Spend afternoons putting your language skills to use during your service project with locals. Past projects have included planting community gardens and building pathways.
- Take part in cultural activities like cooking classes and learning how Peruvian farms operate to further your interaction with locals.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues, and continue practicing your Spanish.
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Explore Pisac Market on your own
Stop for a photo at Mirador de Cuzco
Participate in a scavenger hunt
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Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
Visit the Choco Museo and participate in a chocolate workshop
Explore Lima on your own
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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 • Cuzco
Fly to Cuzco
Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide
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Day 3: Cuzco
As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits and community members to better understand local challenges, while mixing in language lessons to foster authentic interactions with people in the community. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll take part in a language lesson led by your local Program Director.
- Spend afternoons putting your language skills to use during your service project with locals. Past projects have included planting community gardens and building pathways.
- Take part in cultural activities like cooking classes and learning how Peruvian farms operate to further your interaction with locals.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues, and continue practicing your Spanish.
Travel via Chinchero and Urubamba to the Sacred Valley
Enjoy a weaving demonstration in Umasbamba
Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop in Urubamba
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Day 4: Sacred Valley • Service Project
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Day 5: Sacred Valley • Service Project
Participate in a cooking class
Continue your Service Learning project
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Day 6: 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 7: Sacred Valley • Cuzco
As communities evolve, so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits and community members to better understand local challenges, while mixing in language lessons to foster authentic interactions with people in the community. Here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll take part in a language lesson led by your local Program Director.
- Spend afternoons putting your language skills to use during your service project with locals. Past projects have included planting community gardens and building pathways.
- Take part in cultural activities like cooking classes and learning how Peruvian farms operate to further your interaction with locals.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues, and continue practicing your Spanish.
Travel via Pisac to Cuzco
Explore Pisac Market on your own
Stop for a photo at Mirador de Cuzco
Participate in a scavenger hunt
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Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home
Travel to Cuzco
Fly to Lima
Visit the Choco Museo and participate in a chocolate workshop
Explore Lima on your own
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Day 9: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & Transportation
Get round-trip flights on major carriers, and travel on the ground with air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation.
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Hotels
Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels.
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Regional Meals
Traditional breakfasts, and lunches on days 2-5 & 7, and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.
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Program Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Program Director is by your side 24/7, building your connection to the land, people and culture.
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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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Experiential Learning
Immerse yourself in the culture through cultural activities and daily interactions with locals, like a cooking class with locals or a community scavenger hunt.
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Language Lessons
Each language lesson provides cultural context and relevant vocabulary for your immersive activities.
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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. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
