-Day 1 Hola Lima
Meet your tour director and check into hotel
Day 2 Lima
Details: Lima guided sightseeing tour
Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking architecture of this capital city overlooking the Pacific Ocean. See the vast neo-colonial Governmental Palace, the towering Cathedral of Lima with its 14 side doors and main “door of forgiveness”, go past the upscale San Isidro district and visit the San Francisco Convent.
Details: Museo Larco visit
Explore ancient Peruvian history at the Museo Larco.
Day 3 Lima--Cuzco
Details: Fly to Cuzco
Cuzco is the storied capital of the Inca dynasty and gateway to the imperial city of Machu Pichu.
Details: Cuzco city walk
Enjoy a Walking Tour of Cusco and take in many Inca remains, charming streets and the colonial section of the city. See how the multiple cultures of the area collide, with sometimes surprising results.
Details: Cusco Cathedral
The Cusco Cathedral houses a an excellent collection of colonial art as well as archeological artifacts and relics. Symbols of the Incas can be found in the cathedral, such as a jaguar head carved into the cathedral doors.
Details: Plaza de Armas
The Plaza de Armas is Cusco's main square, and has been an important gathering spot since Incan times.
Details: The Convent of Santo Domingo
In 1680, the Convent of Santo Domingo was literally built on top of the Korikancha Temple.
Details: Cuzco choir performance
Choirs often enjoy performances at churches (some have restricted sacred repertoire and others allow secular,) temples, museums and cultural centers, significant historic sights or exchange concerts with local schools, universities or community groups. Participating in a choral or cultural festival can also be a rewarding experience. For all performances we work closely with each group to ensure the perfect venue to meet their vision. Speak with your Worldstrides representative about what options would be best for your group.
Day 4 Cuzco
Cuzco guided sightseeing tourKoricancha Temple visit, Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman Fortress visit
Details: LEAP Pago al la Tierra
Discover ancient Incan rituals in one of the oldest traditions in the Andean World. With the help of Paqo, a wise man, participants 'pay' Mother Earth for everything she provides by gathering up and offering her a package filled with earthly gifts. The goddess is whimsical and the purpose of this ritual is to please her.
Day 5 Cuzco--Sacred Valley
Details: Sacred Valley excursion
Built to resemble an ear of maize, Ollantaytambo is one of the few remaining examples of Inca urban grid architecture. Get an overhead view from the fortress, still impressive all these centuries later. Continue on through the lush Urubamba Valley before reaching Pisac, which hosts a renowned crafts market three days a week.
Details: Ollantaytambo Fortress visit
Travel to this old town surrounded by the stunning snowcapped Andes Mountains to see the best surviving example of Incan town planning. The fortress itself is encased in impressive terrace walls that served the Incas well against the Spanish Conquistadors.
Day 6 Sacred Valley--Aguas Calientes
Choir performance at a school in the Sacred Valley
Train ride to Agua Calientes (Machupicchu Pueblo)
Details: LEAP Peruvian School Visit
Visit a Peruvian school to meet local students, practice Spanish and see the differences between schools there and schools at home. (Please note that school visits will not be possible on certain dates due to schools not being in session. WorldStrides will update you as early as possible.)
Day 7 Aguas Calientes--Cuzco
Explore Machu Picchu
Transfer back to Cuzco
Day 8 End tour
Lunch
Details: Fly home
Your flight home is overnight. You will return home the following day.
Day 9 Return home
-Day 8 Start extension to Lake Titicaca
Travel to Puno
Raqchi Temple guided visit
Shop at local ceramics market
Details: Andahuaylillas Chapel guided visit
While the exterior of this church is unassuming, the interior is an explosion of breathtaking Baroque artwork and gold-leafed carvings. Murals depicting various religious scenes line the walls and ceiling, making Andahauayillas Chapel a truly amazing sight and lending it the name the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”.
Day 9 Uros Islands & Taquile Island
Visit with indigenous Uros families
Hike Taquile Island
Details: Cruise to Uros Islands & Taquile Island
Imagine living on a floating island made entirely of matted-down reeds, now imagine making it yourself! Well, if you’re an Uros Indian that’s exactly what you do. Found on Lake Titicaca, this indigenous group creates their island homes by matting down the Totora reeds that naturally grow in the lake. These incredible islands float on the surface of the water and last about 30 years before rotting away completely. Taquile Island is a natural island also on Lake Titicaca and is home to Taquileños, who are known for their intricate weaving which is considered among the highest-quality crafts from Peru.
Details: Puno choir performance
Choirs often enjoy performances at churches (some have restricted sacred repertoire and others allow secular,) temples, museums and cultural centers, significant historic sights or exchange concerts with local schools, universities or community groups. Participating in a choral or cultural festival can also be a rewarding experience. For all performances we work closely with each group to ensure the perfect venue to meet their vision. Speak with your Worldstrides representative about what options would be best for your group.
Day 10 End tour
Sillustani Temple guided visit
Fly to Lima
Details: Fly home
Your flight home is overnight. You will return home on Day 10.
Day 11 Return home
Tour Includes:
- Round-trip airfare and other transportation described in the itinerary
- Accommodation in three- or four-star hotels in twin (or occasional triple) rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughout
- Plentiful daily breakfast to start the day energized and ready to go
- Appetizing, culturally representative, three-course dinner daily
- Full time, multilingual, WorldStrides tour director who is LEAP-trained in experiential education
- Local guide at sites and on city tours as described in the itinerary
- All of the venue arrangement fees and promotional costs for included concert performances
- LEAP! Learning through Exploration and Active Participation; trademarked immersive approach of learning by doing
- Entrances and transportation to sites and activities described in your itinerary
- Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
- 24/7 On Tour Emergency Support
- Up to three college credits upon course completion (grades 9-12) or high school credit (grades 6-12)
- Basic Medical, Dental, Emergency Evacuation Insurance during trip
- Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
- Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, costs for rental, transport of instruments or music stands, any passport or visa fees, or tips for the Tour Director or multi-day bus drivers. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid tips, or other customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.
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