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VISIONS Service Adventures: Peru

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9.44 (16)Verified

The high school students who participate in VISIONS Peru become part of the community of Urubamba, nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Inca at the base of the Andes. They join a 25-year tradition of deep friendships that are built upon the shared accomplishments of constructing water systems with indigenous Quechua people who rely on this water as lifeblood. We also work with children and do other...

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Program Highlights

Explore the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu during a two-day excursion.

Work with indigenous farmers on an continual irrigation project and construct improvements to local school facilities.

Learn from resident experts about chocolate-making, carpentry, pottery, and beekeeping.

Tour the Salineras Salt Flats, used by ancient and contemporary Peruvians.

Shop at the Pisac artisan market, learn Latin dances, and stargaze around the campfire.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Urubamba, Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Culture
  • Water Projects
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

The New York Times

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.43

Total Reviews

16

Life changing

by: Zade Shank - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Peru
9

Visions is an amazing company that everyone should do. I did the Peru trip and it was amazing. They throw you right into a traditional Peruvian way of life that does not have any of the simplicities we have in the US. They challenge you yet every day was a fun experience. I say everyone should go to Peru and learn a new way of life. Some highlight were playing with local kids at the school. And playing some soccer with local kids at the public park. Those are the things that stuck out the most.

Machu Picchu in PeruKids playing soccerLadies helping to build bathrooms

Life changing

by: Zade Shank - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Peru
9

Everything was great from the home exchange day working on a local farm to playing soccer at the park with local kids we’ve never met before. Everyone was great and visions truly gave us a taste of perspective. We were able to dissconect from life back home and unlock a new normal. I’d say everyone should do visions, it was a challenging rewarding experience that has given me a knee perspective on travel and the world we live.

Mercado De Urubamba in PeruYoung people playing soccerBuilding bathrooms

VISIONS Peru

by: Marina Pokorny - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Peru
9

I spent 17 days in Peru with VISIONS. It was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever experienced. I loved working in the canals and I loved helping to build a building for school. But mostly I loved working with the locals and getting to know them. I could definitely see that we were second family to them. I love how VISIONS built a strong connection with these people we worked with. I made the trip feel more safe and more fun. I’ll never forget my experience with VISIONS in Peru.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Urubamba, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Language Immersion

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application
  • Letters of Reference

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