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  • Peru
Length
2 - 4 weeks
Program Tags
Adventure Travel Conservation Cultural Immersion Hands-On Learning Language Immersion Social Justice Study Abroad Volunteer Abroad Wilderness
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, 529 Plan eligibility, BIPOC funding
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Program Details

Activities
Cycling Hiking Sand Boarding
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Guesthouse Host Family Hostel Hotel
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
14
Age Max
17

Pricing

Starting Price
6850
Price Details
Program fee inclusions:
All in-country travel and transport within Peru; All accommodation; Most meals; One week of Spanish language classes and volunteer projects; All excursions and activities as described in the itinerary (unless noted as optional); Experienced Pacific Discovery program leader and local guides; Online image library for your program. Refer information booklet for international flight options.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Equipment Meals Park Fees Tour Guide Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance
Nov 11, 2024
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About Program

This 3-week program is designed for high school students (14-17) eager to explore ancient Inca civilization, the breathtaking Andes Mountains, and the vibrant culture of Peru.

Learn from expert instructors about Inca history, culture, and ecology while hiking the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Explore the bustling markets of Cusco and learn about traditional textiles. Volunteer in a local community project, giving back to the people of Peru.

Foster leadership and teamwork skills through collaborative activities. Gain independence and self-confidence in a supportive and challenging environment. Learn Spanish through daily interactions with locals.

Raft the rapids of the Urubamba River. Kayak on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Homestay with a local Peruvian family and experience their warm hospitality. Return home with a newfound sense of adventure and a global perspective.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Pacific Discovery for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

We understand that we have a long way to go in achieving the diversity we strive for among our students, staff, and partners. We are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive organization, and we recognize that this requires time, effort, and resources. At Pacific Discovery, we deeply value diversity, equity, and social justice, and we are dedicated to creating educational experiences that reflect and promote these values. Our program curriculum incorporates social justice education and encourages students to explore their own identities. To further support these efforts, we offer a 'Diverse Voices' Scholarship.
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All of our Pacific Discovery programs are LGBTQIA+ friendly, and our operations team have attended CIS Abroad's LGBTQ+ Allyship Training, to ensure we’re doing what we can to support this community. We provide an open and non judgemental space for students to explore who they are at this pivotal time of their life, and in our admissions process we seek information not only on a student's gender, but their pronouns and gender identity. We’re aware of the differing cultural perspectives of LQBTQIA in the countries that we visit, and can direct students to a semester location where they’ll feel the most comfortable. Operationally we ensure that our instructors use inclusive language and can facilitate conversations with students around their identity, and discuss the rooming situations with LGBTQIA+ students.
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Our programs are designed to support students with a wide range of neurodiverse conditions while following our essential eligibility criteria. For students needing extra help, we provide personalized wellness plans . These plans include coping strategies, care protocols, and specific requirements to help them engage effectively in the program. Our instructors have access to mental health first aid resources and are well-prepared to offer strong support to students with these needs.
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Our programs offer a variety of physical activities, including hiking, surfing, rafting, and mountain biking. We make sure to accommodate students with diverse needs such as asthma, diabetes, and chronic medical conditions, while working within the infrastructure of the host country and our program schedules. We're mindful of the varying levels of accessibility in the countries we visit and can help students choose a semester location where they feel most at ease.
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Impact 🌎

Sustainability is one of the 6 core components of each Pacific Discovery program, where we educate students about the local and global environmental issues, how to travel sustainably, and have them think deeply about their impact and what they can do in their daily lives to affect change.

We recently embarked on a Net Positive Benefit project where we are qualifying what impacts our groups have on the local communities, taking into consideration carbon emissions +/- social impacts +/- conservation impacts +/- community impacts. On our programs, students engage with non-profit organisations such as Litter Intelligence, Scholars of Sustenance, Ulu Mau puanui, Llama Pack project where they directly work for a better future - planting trees, eradicating invasive weed species, helping local communities and food banks.
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We make a conscious decision to partner with host communities and suppliers who are passionate about our students' participation and involvement with them being of a positive benefit to the community. We want our presence to enable positive sustainable growth for our partners and this mantra is ingrained in the fabric of our programs.
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Program Highlights

  • Rewarding conservation and community development service learning week in the Sacred Valley with Llama Pack Project
  • 6-day Amazon jungle expedition through Manu National Park and Biosphere Reserve
  • Biking and trekking to spectacular Machu Picchu via the Inka Jungle Trail
  • Sand-boarding at Huacachina
  • Canopy zip-lining and hot springs in Santa Teresa

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Location

Location:
Peru
Currency:
Peruvian Sol
Weather:
Jan-Mar
70 F / 46 F
Apr-Jun
70 F / 38 F
Jul-Sep
72 F / 38 F
Oct-Dec
74 F / 47 F
Airports:
Jorge Chávez International Airport
( LIM )
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
( CUZ )
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
( AQP )

Peru is treasured for its gastronomy, Incan history, and stunning Andes mountains. As you travel, you will notice the pride the Peruvians have for their heritage of having been not only the Incan empire but Spain's South American empire. Peru's eco-tourism is growing the quickest of any South American country. If you are looking to tap into a currently less-frequented travel destination, pick Peru.

About Pacific Discovery

Pacific Discovery gap year, semester and summer programs are experiential education programs suitable for high school graduates, university students and recent graduates. They were developed with a focus on six core components: educational travel, service learning, cultural and language immersion, sustainable adventure travel, outdoors and...

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