Project for Life: Developing Sustainable Communities in Peru
Meet your group and board your flight to Lima.
Arrive in Lima
Day 2: Cuzco + Sacred Valley of the Incas
Fly to Cuzco, the unofficial capital of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then transfer to the Sacred Valley.
- Tour the home and studio of famed ceramicist, Pablo Seminario, and watch a live pottery demonstration.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aquas Calientes.
- Explore the ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu with your local guide.
- Take an afternoon hike to the Sun Gate or explore the site in groups.
Day 4: Machu Picchu + Cuzco
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo then continue by bus to Pisac, the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Visit the famous Pisac Market known for its local crafts.
Day 5: Cuzco
Travel to a local community
- Enjoy a walking tour of the city and a local market.
- Visit the village where your service project will take place and participate in a program orientation and welcome.
Days 6-8: Service Project — Cuzco
Spend the morning and afternoon working on a service project in the community you’re visiting
Day 9: Cuzco + Lima
Return to Lima on a morning flight and explore Lima.
Depart for home
Day 10: Arrive Home
Meet your group and board your flight to Lima.
Arrive in Lima
Day 2: Cuzco + Sacred Valley of the Incas
Fly to Cuzco, the unofficial capital of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then transfer to the Sacred Valley.
- Tour the home and studio of famed ceramicist, Pablo Seminario, and watch a live pottery demonstration.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aquas Calientes.
- Explore the ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu with your local guide.
- Take an afternoon hike to the Sun Gate or explore the site in groups.
Day 4: Machu Picchu + Cuzco
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo then continue by bus to Pisac, the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Visit the famous Pisac Market known for its local crafts.
Day 5: Cuzco
Travel to a local community
- Enjoy a walking tour of the city and a local market.
- Visit the village where your service project will take place and participate in a program orientation and welcome.
Days 6-8: Service Project — Cuzco
Spend the morning and afternoon working on a service project in the community you’re visiting
Day 9: Cuzco + Lima
Return to Lima on a morning flight and explore Lima.
Depart for home
Day 10: Arrive Home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip 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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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Regional Meals
Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.
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Full-time 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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Service Hours
Earn service hours that count towards academic credit.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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End-to-end Support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible Payment Options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
