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TFT: Peru, Ecuador and the Galápagos Service

Travel For Teens
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Program Overview

Peru and Ecuador are two countries in South America that are both rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Join us on this 22-day adventure as we discover what makes each country so vibrant and unique!

In addition to exploring majestic volcanos, gorgeous islands, sacred sites, and vibrant markets, we will visit the jewels of each country as we take in the splendor of the sacred Machu Picchu and view the world-famous wildlife of the Galápagos Islands.

We will also have the opportunity to volunteer and give back to several communities throughout our adventures for a total of 60 hours of community service. In Peru, we will be welcomed into a community where we’ll form bonds with the families and children, teach English, and help out with light maintenance projects and farming. In the Galápagos we will help out with a variety of projects at a local daycare, elementary school, and sustainable farm.

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Program Highlights

Earn up to 60 hours of community service credits working with local communities in both countries
Relax in soothing volcanic hot springs surrounded by mountains, soaking in the atmosphere
Be mesmerized by Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Live like a local during our unique homestay program, as you are welcomed into Peruvian homes and communities
Experience the Sacred Valley and its Incan past, exploring Coricancha, Ollantaytambo and Moray

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Locations

  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Quito, Ecuador
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Machu Picchu, Peru
  • Ollantaytambo, Peru
  • Urubamba, Peru

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks

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Community Engagement
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Health & Safety
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Volunteer Placement
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Program Administration
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Day to Day Life
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Ruby FosterUnited States · November 2023

Volunteering and Adventuring in South America with Travel for Teens!

This last summer (2023) I spent 3 weeks in Peru and Ecuador with TFT and it was an amazing experience. Not only did I create strong friendships through the program but my eyes were also opened to new experiences and realities. I learned so much throughout my time with TFT, from staying with locals in a remote village in Peru, to volunteering at a sustainable farm in the Galápagos, and so many more once in a lifetime experiences. I am infinitely and inexpressibly grateful to have been able to participate in this program, and I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.

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Catherine RogersonUnited States · November 2019

Once in a lifetime opportunity

TFT gave me such an incredible opportunity to experience personal growth, meet inspiring people, challenge my comfort zone, and form long lasting bonds with families and students that live across the globe from me. It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I went on the Peru, Ecuador, and Galapagos service trip that I can honestly say changed my life. From working with local preschoolers, living with host families, and picking up trash from sustainable farms to exploring Machu Picchu and swimming off the shores of beautiful white sand beaches in the Galapagos, I had an unforgettable experience. All the people I had met, both in my travel group and locals, have become dear friends and people I will forever share a special bond with. TFT is one of the most amazing programs I have ever been a part of, and I am sure you will discover the same.

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GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Adventure Travel
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Organization 2019 - High School Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organizations 2018 (Notable Mention)
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program 2017

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