2 noches en Cusco, 1 noche en Aguas Calientes, 5 noches con familias anfitrionas más 1 noche en Lima
This itinerary is great for teachers and students who would like to experience the modern-day cities of Lima and Cusco alongside the rich cultural traditions of the local communities that date back to the Incan Empire. You will explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley, topped off with a guided-tour in Machu Picchu. Most importantly, you will spend 5 nights with a local familia cusqueña to learn about Peruvian culture and the daily life of your host family!
Ideas to customize this itinerary:
- Substitute Sacsayhuaman for a visit to Qorikancha in Cusco
- Stay the night in Aguas Calientes after your Machu Picchu visit to explore the markets before returning to Cusco the next day.
- Extend the family stay for maximum immersion.
Daily Itinerary
| Day 1 | Depart USA for flights to Lima, Peru. Transfer to your hotel upon your late evening/early morning arrival in Lima. |
| Day 2 | Transfer to airport for flight to Cusco. Afternoon tour of Cusco City, the once capital of the Inca Empire, and the fortress Sacsayhuaman. Enjoy a prearranged dinner & show this evening. |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Ollantaytambo; Visit to Maras, Moray, & Chinchero Market en route, lunch included. Train to Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu, this evening. |
| Day 4 | Morning guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World! Lunch included; afternoon return to Cusco by train. |
| Days 5-10 | Meet your host families this morning. This is your opportunity to be immersed in the language and la vida peruana! |
| Day 10 | Despedidas to host families; return flight to Lima and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 11 | Morning tour of Lima. Free afternoon for final visits before your farewell dinner. Transfer to airport for overnight flight to USA. |
| Day 12 | Arrive in USA for connecting flight(s) to final destination. |
Pricing
| $4395 based on 10-12 students with 2 leaders | ||
| $4295 based on 13-16 students with 2 leaders | ||
| $4295 based on 21-25 students with 3 leaders |
Additional Information
- This itinerary is based on a spring program from most major airports.
- Airfare supplement of $300-400 for summer programs.
- Contact L&F for individualized estimated prices based on your dates and departure airport.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare including taxes
- Domestic Airfare (see itinerary)
- Airport transfer on days 1, 2, 10, 11
- 5 nights hotel accommodations – centrally located, students 3-4 to a room, and continental breakfast
- 5 nights family-stay arrangements organized by local L&F family-stay coordinator (family meals included)
- Minibus on day 3
- Train on days 3, 4
- Station transfer on day 4
- 2 pre-arranged lunches, 2 pre-arranged dinners
- Tip Allowance
- Entrance fee allowance (for sites, museums, activities as planned by group)
- Guided Visits: Sacsayhuaman, Maras, Moray, Machu Picchu, Lima visits
- Experienced bilingual L&F program guide
- shares expertise with language and culture
- assists teacher leaders with logistics and details
- Travel medical insurance
- Extensive student and leader preparatory materials
Exclusions
- Passport, visa (including ETIAS), or other document costs
- Meals not indicated as included
- Items not listed as included
- Spending money: about $25/day suggested
- Baggage fees (currently one checked bag is free for overseas travel)
- Any additional costs incurred to fulfill requirements set by the US or destination-country health or government officials regarding health testing, documentation, and/or immunization