Service and Language Immersion in Peru

9 days

Lima, Cuzco, Sacsayhuamán, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes – Estimated 5 Service Hours

Familiarize yourself with life in Peru, the third largest country in South America, through hands-on service projects and authentic interactions with locals. Every day you’ll build your confidence in Spanish through morning language lessons and in conversations with people from the area. As you work together with locals on a series of small community-based service projects, you’ll be immersed in the culture, expanding your fluency, and experiencing life as the Peruvians do. And, you’ll return home with a better understanding of what meaningful service means to you in an interconnected world. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Service and Language Immersion in Peru tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Service and Language Immersion in Peru tour

Day 1: Fly to Peru

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 2: Lima • Cuzco

Today’s language lesson and market challenge are centered on the theme of self and community

Fly to Cuzco

Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide

Day 3: Cuzco

Today’s language lesson is centered on the theme of symbolism and cultural preservation.

Travel via Chinchero and Urubamba to the Sacred Valley

Enjoy a weaving demonstration

Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop, where you will:

Learn about Peruvian pottery history and techniques
Participate in a ceramic-making activity

Day 4: Sacred Valley • Service Project

Today’s language lesson is centered on the theme of educational access and economic independence.

Strong partnerships are the foundation of EF Service Learning tours. We work closely with area nonprofits and community members to ensure that your contributions are sustainable, timely, and relevant.

Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what your first day might look like: