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Travel For Teens: Peru Service

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Peru Service is one of our most spectacular trips for teens finishing grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. It offers the opportunity to perform meaningful service helping the local communities of Misminay and Urubamba while exploring the most iconic sites of this South American gem! Your rewarding days of service will be spent on projects ranging from aiding in construction projects and farming to teachin...

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Program Highlights

Be mesmerized by Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Live like a local during our unique homestay program, as you are welcomed into Peruvian homes and communities.

Hone your bargaining skills as you peruse the vibrant local markets for authentic handmade souvenirs.

Learn how the locals make, dye, and weave natural alpaca wool into the stunning patterns you will see all around.

Earn up to 20 hours of community service credits volunteering with local communities in Misminay and Urubamba.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Ollantaytambo, Peru
  • Urubamba, Peru
  • Machu Picchu, Peru
  • Cusco, Peru
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Summer
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Education
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School AbroadTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.64

Total Reviews

3

What an experience!

by: Yousef Hafez - EgyptProgram: Travel For Teens: Peru Service
10

From the first moment when I arrived at the airport to the final goodbyes everything was beyond amazing. I could not be more grateful for the incredible group of people that made this experience possible, especially the counselors that made sure we were always having fun and made sure that if there was a problem, they adapted quickly and found the perfect solution. I have gained memories that will last me a lifetime, relationships and bonds that will never be broken. In addition to that I got to...

Go on this trip!!

by: Lindsay Cullen - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Peru Service
10

I cannot recommend this trip or this company enough. Peru had been on my to do list forever and I was fortunate enough to go on this trip and do everything I wanted to do! We learned about the history of Peru in various archeological sites, took a chocolate class, helped a local community with service projects, and of course, visited Machu Picchu. The service aspect of the trip was incredible. The group stayed with a village in Misminay, up in the mountains, assisting with house repair, tree pla...

Go TFT! Go TFT!

by: Josh Joffe - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Peru Service
10

In the summer of 2017, I was fortunate enough to embark on TFT’s Peru Service Trip and experience eleven days of wonder and bliss that I will cherish for the rest of my life. From the start, the TFT staff were extremely helpful and well-organized. At each destination I was provided with clean, safe, and comfortable accommodations and each activity was culturally immersive and fun. My counselors really fostered an inclusive and pleasant environment for everyone on the trip. Both counselors exceed...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ollantaytambo, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Student Tours
  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning

Availability

Years Offered: 2024

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Summer

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

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