Peru
Epic Service Adventure
Delve into Peru’s vast ecological landscape, historical marvels, and vibrant local culture as you do hands-on community service work
Trip Details
Departures and Availability
Session 1
June 27, 2025 July 16, 2025 OpenFocus
Building Initiatives, Spanish Immersion, Wildlife & Environmental Sustainability
Grades
Entering 9th – Graduating 12th
Average Group Size
18 Students, 3 Staff
Days
20
Service Hours
50-60 Community Service Hours
Tuition
$5,995
Daily Activities at a Glance
Discover the exciting adventures and impactful moments awaiting each day on this itinerary!
- Fly into Lima, then Cusco for orientation
- Settle into B&B, team scavenger hunt, and Spanish practice
- Visit bustling artisan market, learn about Peruvian culture
- Participate in conservation projects like mammal tracking and bird monitoring
- Set footprint traps, study Macaws, and conduct night sound surveys
- Work on community-based farming and reforestation projects
- Explore Ollantaytambo and local artisan market in Pisac
- Visit an alpaca farm and prepare for homestays with language lessons
- Live with local families and work on community service projects
- Help with playground construction, adobe bricks, school painting, and youth activities
- Explore Inca ruins like Moray in the afternoons
- Take a train to Aguas Calientes, then a guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Witness the majestic lost city of the Incas
- Explore Cusco, shop, and have a final group dinner in the Plaza de Armas
- Final celebration, reflection and depart for home
Highlights of the Trip
Tracking Wildlife in the Rainforest
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, working on conservation projects like mammal tracking and bird monitoring. Help protect species like the Jaguar, Tapir, and Macaw while learning about the rich biodiversity of the Peruvian rainforest.
Cultural Immersion
Live with local families in Calca, where you’ll work on community service projects like constructing playgrounds and teaching local youth. This immersive experience fosters deep connections with the local community.
Exploring the Sacred Valley
Discover the ancient ruins of Ollantaytambo and explore local artisan markets in the Sacred Valley. Visit an alpaca farm and experience the unique blend of Incan history and modern-day Peru.
The Lost City of the Incas
Cap off your journey with a visit to the majestic Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of this world wonder, exploring its rich history and breathtaking views in the Andes Mountains.
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Accommodations
Manu
The group stays at a traditional Amazonian style ecolodge in the middle of the rainforest. Students will sleep 4-6 per room in bunk bed style lodging. With the lodge’s unique location, students will have access to hikes and service projects from their front door.
Urubamba
Our lodge near Urubamba is a retreat center set on sprawling grounds with a lush mountain garden. Rooms are comfortable and include beds for two to six students and bathrooms with hot water. Meals are served on premises.
Calca Homestays
Global Works has longstanding relationships with the communities where we place students and complete our service projects. Students will stay 2-3 in a home with a private room that is shared between participants. All homes have bathrooms complete with a flush toilet and a shower. Meals are prepared by the homestay families and families are trained in proper food preparation and food handling.
Aguas Calientes
Nestled at the base of Machu Picchu is the bustling town of Aguas Calientes. We take a train into town and settle into our hotel for the night. Accommodations here feature clean and comfortable bedrooms in an idyllic location.
Cusco
This former Inca capital is a tourist mecca and lodging options abound. Our choice of lodging is in a quiet, quaint hotel set back from the busy streets. It not only offers comfy rooms and ample group space, but its proceeds support a nearby orphanage which will inspire us during our stay and provide opportunities for cultural exchange.
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