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Customize Your GAP Year Program in Peru!
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Tick Peru off your travel bucket list with Maximo Nivel’s Gap Year program! This is your chance to work, study, and live in one of the most historically rich countries in Latin America. Study Spanish, get your TEFL certification, join a volunteer program, and earn academic credits, all while connecting with the local community and travelers from around the world. Along the way, visit Machu Picchu, trek through archeological ruins, and immerse yourself in open-air markets. There is never a shortage of things to do in Peru! Maximo Nivel’s Peru Gap Year program is extremely flexible, so you can pick and choose from offerings to create the perfect, customized itinerary. Join for 12 to 24 weeks—you decide how long your journey will be. Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, we’re already here in-country, ready to help! Scroll down to our FAQs for more info on itineraries :)
Tick Peru off your travel bucket list with Maximo Nivel’s Gap Year program! This is your chance to work, study, and live in one of the most historically rich countries in Latin America. Study Spanish, get your TEFL certification, join a volunteer program, and earn academic credits, all while connecting with the local community and travelers from around the world. Along the way, visit Machu Picchu, trek through archeological ruins, and immerse yourself in open-air markets. There is never a shortage of things to do in Peru! Maximo Nivel’s Peru Gap Year program is extremely flexible, so you can pick and choose from offerings to create the perfect, customized itinerary. Join for 12 to 24 weeks—you decide how long your journey will be. Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, we’re already here in-country, ready to help! Scroll down to our FAQs for more info on itineraries :)
Program Highlights
Live and study in the heart of Cusco, giving you an unbeatable launching pad to explore iconic landmarks like Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Build your ultimate 12- to 24-week itinerary by combining intensive Spanish immersion with high-impact service projects like Jungle Conservation, Teaching English, and Child Care.
Earn an internationally accredited 150-hour TEFL certification during your gap year to unlock global job opportunities and teach English anywhere in the world.
Keep your academic goals on track while traveling by earning official, transferable academic credits.
Experience Peruvian life through welcoming host family homestays that include daily home-cooked meals, tandem language exchanges, and hands-on Andean community living.
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Quick Details
- Cusco, Peru
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Language Immersion
- Medical
- Self-Discovery
- Spanish
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
- Wilderness
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Reviews
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Gap Year in Peru
May 16, 2026by: Sven Wannenwetsch - GermanyI did a 8 month long gap year in Peru with Maximo Nivel doing various voluntary works. Each one of them was truly amazing, organized by great people and unbelievable hospitality. Special shoutout goes to Fanny, my homestay for all of my time here. She really made us part of her family and shared the Peruvian culture to us. The working staff at the Maximo Office are also super supportive and trying to max your experience the country (shoutout to Lucas!). I would recommend this organization to anyone.
Had an Amazing Time in Cusco, Peru
January 22, 2026by: Tobin Walker - United StatesI have lived in Cusco, Peru, for the past 4 months while participating in the Gap Year program with Maximo Nivel. I have already had so many amazing experiences in my time here. I worked at a local zoo for my first month, which gave me exposure to some of the coolest animals in South America, up close. I worked at a travel agency, where I appeared in Instagram videos promoting travel packages and was driven to the coolest travel spots in and around Cusco while doing so. Now, I am working at a specialty coffee cafe, where I am learning a lot and gaining incredibly valuable experience in Social Media, Marketing, and Logistics. With the advice and help of Maximo Nivel, I have explored the most amazing locations in the greater Cusco area. My host family has been incredibly kind and welcoming; it really feels like a new family away from home. The other volunteers in the program are always very nice and super interesting. Cusco itself is beautiful and very fun with an active nightlife. I can't wait to see what the rest of my time holds for me here as I cross my halfway mark. Travel with Maximo Nivel!
Amazing Gap Year Program
December 14, 2023by: Madelyn Nolan - United StatesI had an amazing time with Maximo Nivel. I spent 6 months with their program and am incredibly happy about this decision. I volunteered at an elementary school, completed my TEFL Certification with the amazing teacher Sean, volunteered to teach English, took Spanish classes, and spent time doing jungle conservation in the Amazon. Would especially recommend the program in Cusco, Peru as it has such a vibrant culture.
Program Details
Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know
Locations
- Cusco, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Language Immersion
- Medical
- Self-Discovery
- Spanish
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
- Wilderness
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
14+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Starts At
- 12 weeks: $4,495
Program Cost Includes
- All Program Activity Costs
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Guide / Chaperone
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Assistance Booking Travel
- Language Lessons
- Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
- Textbooks / Reading Materials
- Academic Credit
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the fees?
Our gap year programs combine travel, Spanish, community service, and skill-building courses. Accommodations, Spanish immersion, multiple volunteer programs, and additional certifications are included.
What are the requirements?
Anybody 17 or older can join the Peru GAP Year program with Maximo Nivel. As long as you are fit to travel, we can create a customized program based on your preferences.
Can I customize my GAP Year in Peru?
Yes! Suggested gap year itineraries are very flexible, so you can pick and choose to create a personalized program. Wherever you want to go for your gap year, we’re already here in-country, ready to help you.
What does the standard 12-week itinerary include?
-Spanish Immersion | 8 weeks
-Volunteer Working with Kids | 4 Weeks
-Volunteer Teaching English | 4 Weeks
-Volunteer Jungle Conservation | 4 Weeks
All Gap Year programs include private family-stay housing except at the Amazon Jungle Conservation program. Community Service programs located in and around Cusco and Spanish language programs run simultaneously.
What does the standard 24-week itinerary include?
-Spanish Immersion | 12 weeks
-Volunteer Working with Kids | 8 Weeks
-Volunteer Teaching English | 4 Weeks
-Volunteer Jungle Conservation | 4 Weeks
-Andean Immersion | 2 Weeks
-TEFL Certification | 4 Weeks
All Gap Year programs include private family-stay housing except at the Andean Immersion and Amazon Jungle Conservation programs. Community Service programs located in and around Cusco and Spanish language programs run simultaneously.
Ready to Learn More?
Tick Peru off your travel bucket list with Maximo Nivel’s Gap Year program! This is your chance to work, study, and live in one of the most historically rich countries in Latin America. Study Spanish, get your TEFL certification, join a volunteer program, and earn academic credits, all while connecting with the local community and travelers from around the world. Along the way, visit Machu Picchu, trek through archeological ruins, and immerse yourself in open-air markets. There is never a shortage of things to do in Peru! Maximo Nivel’s Peru Gap Year program is extremely flexible, so you can pick and choose from offerings to create the perfect, customized itinerary. Join for 12 to 24 weeks—you decide how long your journey will be. Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, ...
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Ready to Learn More?
Tick Peru off your travel bucket list with Maximo Nivel’s Gap Year program! This is your chance to work, study, and live in one of the most historically rich countries in Latin America. Study Spanish, get your TEFL certification, join a volunteer program, and earn academic credits, all while connecting with the local community and travelers from around the world. Along the way, visit Machu Picchu, trek through archeological ruins, and immerse yourself in open-air markets. There is never a shortage of things to do in Peru! Maximo Nivel’s Peru Gap Year program is extremely flexible, so you can pick and choose from offerings to create the perfect, customized itinerary. Join for 12 to 24 weeks—you decide how long your journey will be. Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, ...
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