Get the perfect balance of adventure and altruism in the heart of the Peruvian Andes on Explorica’s new tour, Make a Difference: Cuzco & Machu Picchu. Once the capital of the ancient Inca empire, Cuzco and the mountain citadel Machu Picchu are steeped in Spanish colonial history. When you aren’t exploring the vast archaeological remains, you’ll be working with a local organization to create sustainable improvements in the Cuzco community.
Here’s what the sample itinerary looks like (of course, with the Instant Tour Customizer tool you can add, remove and upgrade just about anything you wish!):
Day 1: Hola Lima
- Meet your tour director and check into hotel
Day 2: Lima landmarks
- Lima guided sightseeing tour: Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral of Lima, Miraflores, San Isidro, San Francisco Convent visit
- Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology visit
Day 3: Lima to Cuzco
- Fly to Cuzco
- Cuzco guided sightseeing tour
- Tambo Mach’ay, Qenko, Puca Pucara, Sacsayhuaman Fortress visit
Day 4-6: Cuzco
- Volunteer at an ecological school in the Sacred Valley
Day 7: Cuzco to Machu Picchu
- Train ride to Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu
- Hike to Intipunku
Day 8: Machu Picchu to Cuzco
- Machu Picchu free time
- Transfer back to Cuzco
Day 9: Cuzco to Lima & Flight Home
- Fly to Lima
- Fly home
Take your students on the educational adventure of a lifetime to Peru with Explorica!