
Aventuras Andinas
Why You’ll Love This Trip
- Danzas folklóricas
- Saqsayhuamán
- Tambomachay
- Quenko
- Pucapucara
- Sacred Valley
- Salinas de Mara salt flats
- Moray Terraces
- Textile workshop visit
- Machu Picchu
- Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs of Lima
- Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)



Day 1 | Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Cusco
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, spend some time getting to know this magical city nestled in the Andes. Cap off the day with a performance of music and danzas folklóricas from the various regions of Peru. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 | Cusco
Start the day with a visit to some of the ancient archeological sites near Cusco. You’ll begin with the impressive fortress of Saqsayhuamán and then continue with stops at Quenko, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 | Cusco
Take in sweeping views of the Sacred Valley as you head to the Salinas de Mara salt flats, a unique spot that has served as a source of the mineral since Inca times. Then visit the circular terraces of Moray. On the way back to Cusco, experience a textile workshop in Chinchero to learn about the traditions of naturally dying the brightly-colored wool for which the area is known. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 | Cusco
Board the train for a magical 4-hour train ride along the Urubamba River. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a bus will take you up to the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco for the evening. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Days 6 - 10 | Family Stay
Begin your 5-day Family Stay where you will immerse yourself in the Peruvian culture by experiencing everyday life with your host family! It’s your opportunity to use your language skills in real-life situations and make new friends. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 | Lima
Bid farewell to your familia peruana. Return to Lima and spend some time exploring the capital city before settling into your hotel for the night. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 | Lima
Explore the extraordinary Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco and its catacombs and enjoy your last day in Peru. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the United States. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 13 | Return
Arrive back in the United States. Meals Included: None
Price Includes
Price Excludes
- Airline baggage fees
- Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
- Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
- Passport, visa or other document costs
- Transportation to/from departure city
- Any meals not indicated on itineraries
- Spending money and gifts
- Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
- Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 24 participants
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Enrollment Information
The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.

- Danzas folklóricas
- Saqsayhuamán
- Tambomachay
- Quenko
- Pucapucara
- Sacred Valley
- Salinas de Mara salt flats
- Moray Terraces
- Textile workshop visit
- Machu Picchu
- Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs of Lima
- Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)