Day 1: Arrival & Maximo Nivel Institute
Begin your journey by arriving at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. There will be a transfer available to the Maximo Nivel institute. Upon your arrival at the Maximo Nivel institute, you will check in and participate in an orientation session. You will continue the day by exploring with a walking tour. Conclude the day by checking in at the host family accommodation and enjoying your first meal with your host family.

Day 2: Machu Picchu
Start your day by boarding a train to Aguas Calientes to explore Machu Picchu. Following your arrival at Machu Picchu, you will begin a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel. Machu Picchu is of great significance due to its incredible state of preservation, as a result it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Machu Picchu was built as a royal estate to serve emperors and nobles at the height of the Inca Empire. The civilization’s architectural and agricultural abilities are highlighted through the detailed stonework and advanced irrigation system. At the conclusion of your tour there will be time to continue exploring and enjoy a meal in the pueblo of Aguas Calientes. You will return to your host family for the evening and have dinner with them.

Day 3: Begin Physical Therapy Service-Learning
Savor breakfast with your host family before your transfer arrives to transport you to the service-learning site. This will be the first day of the program in which you will collaborate with a specialist to help patients in rural and underserved areas who do not have access to physical therapy services.

The project site will change each day to ensure as many people are reached as possible. During the program, you will deliver free care, support rehabilitation exercises, and provide education to promote the health and well-being of impoverished communities.

You will end the day with dinner with your host family.

Day 4: Service-Learning & Salsa Dance Class
Enjoy breakfast with your host family. Disembark for the second day of the service-learning program at a new site. After a morning of service, return to your host family accommodation.

Continue the day with a salsa dance class at the Maximo Nivel institute. Salsa is one of the most popular dance styles in Peru and an important aspect of the country’s cultural identity. You will end the day with dinner with your host family.

Day 5: Service-Learning & Cooking Class
Breakfast will be served with your host family prior to the arrival of your transfer to a new service-learning site.

Then, immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine by taking a cooking class at the Maximo Nivel institute. Familiarizing yourself with Peruvian spices, vegetables, and meats is a fantastic way to learn more about the country as a whole. Conclude the day by returning to your host family and eating dinner.

Day 6: Service-learning, Museum & Market Tour
Kick off the day with breakfast with your host family before heading to the next site. After completing your PT service-learning work for the day, you will be transferred back to your accommodation before beginning a museum and market tour. Expand your knowledge of local history with a tour of the San Pedro Market, San Francisco Church and Catacombs, and the Incan Museum. End your day with your host family and dinner.

Day 7: Service-Learning, Moray & Maras Salt Mines
Share breakfast with your host family prior to leaving for the final day of PT work. You will then be transferred back to the host family accommodation prior to the last activity of the trip, a tour of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. Moray is an impressive archeological site built by the Incas and covered in mystery. Although the reasoning for Moray’s establishment is unknown, the remarkable ruins and advanced irrigation system will impress all visitors.

Continue the tour with a visit to the Maras Salt Mines. These ancient salt mines are located at 3,200 meters above sea level and are still used today. End the day with your last meal with your host family.

Day 8: Return Home
On your final day, delight in a delicious breakfast at the hostel prior to checking out. Say goodbyes and reflect on all the fantastic memories as you check out at the institute and are dropped off at the airport.