Peru Learning Service: Transformative Student Adventure

Your trip to Peru

Programme type: Learning Service

Duration: 14 days

Accommodation type: Hotel, Lodge

Transport type: Minibus, Train, Boat, Airplane

Sustainable Development Goals: 4. Quality Education, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 13. Climate Action, 15. Life on Land

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Highlights

Protect the Amazon alongside conservationists, through animal rehabilitation, wildlife surveys, trail maintenance, and sustainable farming.
Collaborate with local residents on service projects, such as building adobe walls or renovating schools, fostering cross-cultural connections.
Explore Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Marvel at the intricate stonework and breathtaking views of this iconic Inca citadel.
From the Wari and Inca cultures to the conquistadors, explore Peru’s history through hands-on archaeological work, as you help to recondition genuine ancient artefacts.
Embrace Peruvian culture with cooking, wood carving, salsa, and Spanish lessons and learn about traditional practices such as dyeing and weaving.

What to expect

Expect a journey that will transport you from the vibrant Amazon rainforest to the heart of the Andean highlands, balancing cultural immersion with hands-on conservation and plenty of adventure.

In the rainforest, you’ll live in an ecological reserve while carrying out conservation work - caring for wildlife, maintaining trails, conducting surveys, planting trees, and exploring biodiversity through canopy walkways and nocturnal expeditions. Learn from experts as you discover the work being done to protect the world’s largest rainforest, and what this means for the future of our planet,

In the highlands, your time focuses on community development, and learning about Peru’s rich cultural heritage. Project work here may include assisting with school renovations, participating in cultural workshops, and partaking in archaeological preservation work.

Your adventure culminates with an exploration of sacred sites in the Sacred Valley and the iconic Machu Picchu, a bucket-list experience you’ll never forget.

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Why choose Peru for your Learning Service programme?

This Learning Service programme in Peru offers a varied itinerary that combines rainforest conservation work, hands-on community development projects, and a strong focus on cultural heritage education.

By experiencing life and work in two very different regions of the country - from the Amazon to the Andes - students will gain a breadth of understanding of global challenges and the local solutions in place to tackle these. Through practical service work, they’ll develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, and be able to appreciate the tangible difference they can make to important projects.

Of course, no trip to Peru would be complete without a visit to the world-famous Machu Picchu. This educational adventure culminates with an exploration of this iconic site, providing a powerful opportunity to reflect on the journey, the achievements made, and the lasting impact of their contributions.

What's included?

We handle all the essentials, so you can focus on the experience.

Included:

Accommodation - Clean, safe and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.
Meals and drinking water - All breakfast lunch and dinners, and always fresh drinking water.
Transportation - To and from the airport, plus everything in between.
24/7 Support - Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back-up from our global teams.
Free teacher places - One free staff place for every nine students that travel
Activities - All excursions, cultural activities, and social events.
Project training and materials - All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.
Projects Abroad T-shirt - A free t-shirt for every traveller.
Dedicated pre-departure support - Your group’s own contact to support with everything from application to departure.
Presentations for students, parents, and teachers - Online or in-person presentations to answer all questions and help prepare travellers for their programme.
Fundraising advice - Support and resources to aid students’ fundraising journeys.

Upon request:

Flights - We can arrange group flights for you, to keep your booking simple.
Travel and medical insurance - Provided by our trusted insurance partners.
Reflective journals - Custom-made journals to support student reflections and learning outcomes.
International Volunteering Diploma (16 UCAS Points) - Bolster your programme's educational value with an online Level 3 diploma developed specifically for Projects Abroad participants by the Centre for Global Citizenship Studies.