2021 Mullen Peru Service Adventure
| Travel Dates: |
March 12, 2021 -
March 22, 2021
Dates are tentative until flights are secured
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| Program Tuition: |
$3,290 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $750 |
| Deadline(s): | Enrollment deadline forthcoming |
Tuition Calculator
There are two options for payment, including an interest-free monthly installment plan. Follow whichever option works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.
Program Tuition: $3,290
Pay in Full
$3,290.00
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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:
$69.75
per month
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 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!
Experience the grandeur of Machu Picchu
Tour the Saqsayhuaman complex above Cusco
Visit the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, home to the Uros people
Navigate the region's largest market in Pisac
Improve your Spanish by living with a host family
Explore the Sun Temple and other Incan ruins in Ollantaytambo
Visit the capital city's coastal neighborhoods of Miraflores and Barranco
Collaborate on a service project in your homestay community
Wander the cobbled stone street of Cusco, the former capital of the Incan empire
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teachers that we must flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| March 12 | USA - Lima, Peru | Today the group will travel from the USA to Lima, Peru. After arrival, the group will settle into their hotel and rest ahead of our connecting flight the following morning. | Hostal El Patio |
| March 13 | Lima, Peru | This morning we will hold an orientation meeting in the hotel gardens to discuss the upcoming trip in detail. We will then head out for a guided bike tour of two of Lima's coastal neighborhoods, Miraflores and Barranco. Along the way we will view the ancient adobe pyramids of Huacapucllana, ride along the malecón along the cliffs overlooking the Pacific, and make a wish across the bridge of sighs! Later this afternoon we will make our way to the historic center to explore the plaza mayor and the catacombs underneath the convent of San Francisco. | Hostal El Patio |
| March 14 | Lima - Puno | The group will fly onward to Juliaca, near the shores of Lake Titicaca . We will continue overland to Puno where the group will enjoy the unique Andean culture and rest at our new altitude. Tonight we will enjoy a lively demonstration of indigenous dances over dinner. | Hotel Qalasaya |
| March 15 | Lake Titicaca | After breakfast and watching the sunrise over the lake, we will depart on bicycle taxis for our boat. We will navigate the lake to Taquile, a remote island with stunning views and unique cultural traditions, then onward to the floating islands of the Uros people, who live on islands made of floating reeds. We will return to Puno for dinner and relaxation. | Hotel Qalasaya |
| March 16 | Cusco | Today we will leave Puno and travel over the beautiful high plains of Peru to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Quechua empire. Once in Cusco, we will take a guided walking tour and marvel at how Quechua, Spanish and modern influences have molded the current day Cusco. | Pension Alemana |
| March 17 | Cusco - Pisac - Host Community | Today we will head to the Sacred Valley, stopping at an Andean camelid farm to learn a bit about llamas and alpacas before continuing on to Pisac. We will spend the morning practicing our Spanish bartering skills and shopping in one of the biggest regional markets in the valley. We will eat lunch in town before setting out for the homestay community. Upon arrival, we will be met by our host families in the plaza before orienting ourselves around town. The service days here represent the heart and soul of our program. We will volunteer on meaningful service project(s) during the day while also enjoying sufficient free time to interact with our host families and fellow travelers, practice our language skills and explore the surrounding area. | Homestay |
| March 18 | Homestay Community | Today we will work on our service project(s) and spend time with our host families. Evening activities will vary. | Homestay |
| March 19 | Host Community | Today we will work on our service project(s) and spend time with our host families. Evening activities will vary. | Homestay |
| March 20 | Machu Picchu | Today we will wake early and make our way to the train station to take the beautiful two-hour ride to Aguas Calientes, the base town of Machu Picchu. We will then either hike or bus to the famous ruins in the afternoon. With our local guide, we will learn about the history and significance of this citadel set high in the Andes, and take time to reflect on our journey thus far. We will head back to our host community this evening. | Homestay |
| March 21 | Cusco - Lima - USA | This morning we will say goodbye to our host families and begin our journey back to the USA. On our way back to Cusco, we will stop in Chinchero, a small town just above the Sacred Valley, where we will enjoy a weaving demonstration from the women famous for these local textiles. We will have some last minute shopping opportunities before continuing on to the airport. We will take an afternoon flight from Cusco to Lima. If time permits, we will leave the airport to enjoy a final meal overlooking the Pacific Ocean before catching our overnight flight from Lima to the USA. | Airplane |
| March 22 | USA | We will arrive home! | Your own bed, eventually! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Hostal El Patio
This beautiful bed and breakfast provides the perfect escape in the heart of Lima’s trendy, coastal neighborhood of Miraflores. Flowery terraces and the friendly staff give personality and charm to this lush, green oasis in the middle of the city. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.
Hotel Qalasaya
The rooms in Hotel Qalasaya are comfortable, elegant, and well equipped with modern amenities. Rising above most of the surrounding buildings, the hotel also boasts some of the best views of Lake Titicaca. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and 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.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
My daughter’s experience in Morocco was extraordinary!! I really enjoyed seeing the pictures and hearing the stories about her adventures, but what brought me the most joy was the relationships she formed with the chaperones from her school and with Stafford and Said (Walking Tree’s Moroccan Country Directors and Program Leaders). She spoke of their characters and spirits which let me know these wonderful people went over and beyond the basics of the program. I am forever grateful for the love and care all four of you gave to her.
Beddar
Parent of Jadah, traveler on Morocco Cultural Journey
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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Resource Center
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