2019 Elkhorn South Peru Adventure

Dear Families, Friends, and Travelers – Welcome to the 2019 Elkhorn South Peru Service Adventure! We have created two webpages dedicated to this once in a lifetime experience so that travelers are as informed as possible throughout the process. The first page, Pre-Enrollment, is meant to share exciting details, highlights, and pertinent info, that participants will want to know before enrolling. Once enrolled, the Post-Enrollment page is intended to prepare travelers for participation on the adventure ahead. We hope you will join us on the adventure of a lifetime in Peru!
Travel Dates: May 30, 2019 - June 7, 2019
Group Organizer(s):
WTT Contact:
Program Tuition: $3,150 USD - or - $3,050 USD with discount if paid in full
Airfare not included in program tuition
Confirmed Airfare: $1,002
Deadline(s): TBD

Tuition Calculator

There are two options for payment, including an interest-free installment plan.  Follow whichever works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.

Program Tuition: $3,150

Pay in Full

Pay in full at the time of enrollment and receive a $100 discount off your program tuition! Payment with the discount would be:

$3,050.00

due today

Payment Plan

Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:

$47.33

per month

* This is an approximate price. Your exact total will be confirmed when your enrollment is processed.

All prices in United States Dollars.

Peru Service Adventure

Viva Peru! Here is a country with so much to offer a curious traveler: dazzling culture, world-famous landscapes, compelling history and friendly and hospitable people. Whether you’re strolling the cobblestone streets of Cusco, watching the sun rise from the splendor of Machu Picchu or working on a meaningful service project in a small community in and mountains of the Sacred Valley, Peru is sure to leave you wanting more.

Service Adventures

Service Adventures

Service Adventures can combine rural homestays, adventure travel, and meaningful service projects which are guided by our community partners. Living in these small communities provides the opportunity to engage the language and culture from a uniquely advantageous position.

Program Highlights


Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!

Tour the Saqsayhuaman complex above Cusco

Learn new moves in a Latin dance class

Navigate the region's largest market in Pisac

Explore the Sun Temple and other Incan ruins in Ollantaytambo

Visit the capital city's coastal neighborhoods of Miraflores and Barranco

Enjoy a photographic scavenger hunt of Cusco in the high Andes

The Itinerary


We do everything possible to run safe, engaging, and immersive programs for our travelers and given the unpredictable nature of international travel we must remain flexible in our planning. Changes to a schedule are uncommon but, we reserve the right to adjust programming in the best interest of the group. 

DayLocationDescriptionLodging
May 30USA - Lima, PeruToday the group will travel from the USA to Lima, Peru, arriving early the next morning. We will layover in the airport before our flight to Cusco a few hours later.Airport layover
May 31Lima - CuscoEarly this morning we will leave Lima and travel to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan empire. Once in Cusco, we will rest after our long journey. Later on, we will hold an orientation meeting to discuss the upcoming trip in detail. We will then take a guided walking tour and marvel how Incan, Spanish and modern influences mold the current day Cusco. Our walking tour will be highlighted by a visit to the famous Saqsayhuaman ruins.Pension Alemana
June 1Cusco - OllantaytamboAfter a leisurely morning, we will make our way to the historic center for a scavenger hunt! After lunch, we will take a latin styles dance lesson before departing Cusco for our homestay community. Upon arrival, we will settle in with our families and orient ourselves around town. Our options for the late afternoon could include a mix of group activities or an organized soccer game with the locals. Host Families
June 2Sacred ValleyToday we set out for some serious adventure. We will first head to Chinchero, a small town just above the Sacred Valley. We will enjoy a weaving demonstration from the women famous for this local craft, then set out for Salineras, where thousands of salt pools cascade down the mountains, and Moray, an ancient Incan agricultural laboratory. We will then descend the valley by bike (or van). After a full day, we will head back to our homestay families for a relaxing evening.Host Families
June 3Ollantaytambo - Machu PicchuAfter a relaxing morning with our homestay families, we will take the famous train that traces the Urubamba River, a tributary of the Amazon, to Aguas Calientes, at the base of the famous Machu Picchu ruins. After a quick lunch, we will take an afternoon tour of the ruins!Hatun Inti
June 4Machu Picchu - OllantaytamboThis morning we will return to the archeological site to admire the ruins at sunrise. We will have the option for a brief hike to the sun gate or Inca bridge nearby before we descend the mountain once again. In the afternoon, we will take the train back and spend our last night with families.Host Families
June 5Ollantaytambo - CuscoToday we will travel through the Sacred Valley to Pisac, a small community that is home to the largest indigenous market in the region. Students will marvel at the local fruits and vegetables, artisanal souvenirs and use their Spanish to shop for local specialties. After lunch we will have the option to hike around the ruins above town depending on the group's energy. Following this, we will stop by an Andean camelid farm and museum on our way back to Cusco to feed and learn about some of the region's most important animals- llamas and alpacas! Pension Alemana
June 6Cusco - USAWe will depart Cusco for Lima this morning. We will then spend the afternoon visiting Lima's coastal neighborhoods of Miraflores and Barranco. Of course, we will enjoy Lima's famous ceviche as our going away dinner! We will return to the airport this evening to catch our late flight back to the USA.Airplane
June 7USAWe will arrive home!Your own bed

Accommodations


In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing program accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, clean and safe.  We vet and inspect the accommodations to ensure they uphold the ethos of our programs, are great values for our travelers and nice places to rest after enriching days of travel.  

Below are the accommodations we anticipate using on your trip, subject to availability. 
Pension Alemana

Situated in the hills of the San Blas neighborhood, Pension Alemana is a beautiful bed and breakfast overlooking the historic center of Cusco. Representative of the city’s history and culture, this hotel blends Quechua and Spanish colonial styles to provide a stunning setting to relax at 11,000 feet. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.

Homestay

This will be the best part of your trip! Staying with a host family immerses you in the language and culture of the destination, and can lead to deep and lasting relationships with your hosts. Initially intimidating but ultimately unforgettable, there’s no better way to begin to truly understand the place you’re visiting.

Hatun Inti

Hatun Inti is a modern, clean, and locally owned and operated hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes. The friendly staff, complimentary teas, delicious food, and modern amenities combine to make this hotel the perfect place to relax for travelers visiting Machu Picchu. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.

Safety and Support


 EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING

With a previous outfitter [I worked with], the experience was more “touring” and no hands-on contributions and work. Walking Tree surrounds the travelers with amazing professionals who are dedicated to their sciences, travels, and countries. Travelers’ experiences are first-hand, authentic and memorable!

Shelley
Alumni Group Organizer on programs to Costa Rica and Panama

Your Adventure Includes

Estimated Airfare

In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel. 

Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.

 

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