Program Theme
Home to snow-capped mountains, giant sand dunes, flocks of tropical birds, postcard-perfect volcanoes, and rocky Pacific outcroppings, Peru puts its natural beauty on full display. Envoys programs utilize these diverse environments as the backdrop for learning about the history of the Inca Empire and the modern-day life of both urban and rural Peruvians. We explore a wide array of archeological sites, switching our frames of reference from artistic to historical to economic, thereby deepening our appreciation for the country.
Program Highlights
Archaeological Restoration
Students contribute to something larger than themselves by taking part in an ongoing and longstanding archaeological restoration project. They learn about the importance of preserving cultural artifacts by participating themselves.
Cross-Cultural Exchange
Students interact with local indigenous community members and have the opportunity to learn from and with them. They explore the dynamics of development and tourism through a socio-historical lens.
History & Agriculture
Exploring and observing the ancient structures present in this part of the world give students unique insight into the history of agriculture. They learn how the history of the Andes shaped and influenced agriculture and gastronomy around the world.
Spanish Language
Through communicative challenges and experiential activities, students will test the limits of their non-verbal skills and practice their Spanish. Navigating this unique country gives us rich opportunities for discussions on issues of global importance.
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Itinerary
The below itinerary provides one projection of the daily schedule. Changes may be made to improve the program quality, based on the logistical and educational needs of enrolled students.
DAY 1: International Flight
Monday, June 5th
- Meet at the airport
- Check in and security
- International overnight flight
DAY 2: Arrival and exploration of Lima
Tuesday, June 6th
- Red-eyed arrival to Lima
- Immigration and Luggage
- Light Breakfast
- Program Briefing and FVC
- Lima Guided City Tour
- Lunch
- Bus to Airport
- Flight-Lima to Cusco
- Transfer to Hotel
- Check In and Accommodations
- Dinner & Daily Debrief
- Bed Time in Cusco
DAY 3: CUSCO / Ollantaytambo
Wednesday, June 7th
- Breakfast
- Pack Buses
- Hotel Checkout
- Bus to Ollantaytambo
- Lunch
- Archaeological Visit: Whose World Heritage? Discussion
- Check in
- Dinner & Daily Debrief
- Bed Time in Ollantaytambo
DAY 4: Engaging with locals at Ollantaytambo
Thursday, June 8th
- Breakfast & Daily Briefing
- Transfer to Pisac Market
- Explore Pisac Market - Communicative Challenge and Bargaining Experience
- Lunch
- Visit Awana Kancha
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo Scavenger Hunt -- Town Exploration
- Dinner & Daily Debrief
- Bed Time in Ollantaytambo
DAY 5: Aguas Calientes and preparing for MACHU PICCHU
Friday, June 9th
- Breakfast & Daily Briefing
- Insider's Tourist Guide Workshop
- Re-Packing and Luggage Storage in Hotel
- Walk to Train Station
- Check InTrain Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Walk to Hotel
- Hotel Check-In and Accomodations
- Lunch
- Mapping Local dynamics in Aguas Calientes -- Contrasting the effect of tourism
- Dinner & Daily Debrief -- Framing the visit to Machu Picchu
- Bed Time in Aguas Calientes
DAY 6: Hike to the gate of SUn - Machu Picchu
Saturday, June 10th
- Breakfast
- Walk to Bus Station
- Bus to Machu Picchu
- Hike to Gate of Sun
- Mindfullness Activity
- Hike back to Entrance
- Machu Picchu Guided Visit
- Bus back to Aguas Calientes
- Lunch
- Train to Ollantaytambo
- Downtime
- Dinner & Daily Debrief
- Bed Time in Ollantaytambo
DAY 7: cultural explorations in Moray and Salinas de Maras
Sunday, June 11th
- Breakfast & Daily Briefing
- Transfer to the Moray
- Explore the Terracing in MorayTransfer to Maras
- Lunch
- Transfer and Exploration of the Salinas de Maras
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo
- Hotel Check In
- Dinner & Daily Debrief
- Bed Time in Ollantaytambo
DAY 8: Discovering Cusco
Monday, June 12th:
- Breakfast & Daily Briefing
- Pack Luggage
- Bus to Cusco
- Lunch
- Discovering Cusco – City TourExplore the Santa Catalina Convent and Museum
- Hotel Check-in and Downtime
- Dinner & Daily Debrief
- Bed Time in Cusco
DAY 9: Food Market, Ceviche and flight home
Tuesday, June 13th:
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Airport
- Check In
- Flight Cusco - Lima
- Luggage Pick Up
- Transfer to City
- Lunch
- Food Market Tour and Ceviche Cooking Class (dependent upon flight schedules)
- Program Debrief
- Farewell Dinner
- Transfer to Airport
- Check-InFlights
Travel dAtes
Departure: 5th of June 2023
Return: 13th of June 2023