Peru Experience

Absorb the best sights and sounds of Peru; climb to the ancient and awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, plot a course on the highest navigable lake in the world and discover the wonderfully eclectic city of Cusco.

General Info

Week 1: Explore Cusco, join a Spanish language course, test out your haggling skills at a famous Andean market, make new furry friends at a llama and alpaca farm, learn Latin American dance moves.

Week 2: Dedicate your time and enthusiasm to schools and day care centres in Cusco, enjoy the local nightlife, trek to Machu Picchu to see the Lost City for yourself or catch the train!

Week 3: Continue with your volunteer work, visit the Sacred Valley and other Inca ruins.

Week 4: Grab last minute souvenirs in Cusco, cruise around the world’s highest navigable lake – Titicaca, spend a night with local villagers, learn all about island life and culture.

What’s Included in the Programme

All accommodation
Two meals per day
All activities / trips / visits stated
Language school
Volunteer project
Bus trip from Cusco to Puno
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (optional)

What’s Not Included in the Programme

International Flights
Travel Insurance
Activities other than those stated on the itinerary
Airport Taxes

Benefits:

From £1299 (train option) or £1699 (trek option). Includes: accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Accounts and our expert travel advisers are always available to give help and advice.

Requirements:

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!

Info

Activities:

Gap year / Career break / Education Programmes / Travel Tours / Adventure / Extreme Travel / Community Projects

Location:

Various locations across Peru

Countries:

Peru

Duration / Dates

Duration:

4 weeks

Start Dates:

The first Monday of each month from January to November. Arrive on the Sunday before.

Booking / Enquiry

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