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
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
