Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
From Lima to Machu Picchu, you’ll be immersed in the land and culture of Peru. Connect with local communities in the Sacred Valley and learn how they preserve history, art and their heritage. There, you’ll focus on the archaeological remains of the Inca Empire and their lasting cultural influences. While taking in the breathtaking sights from atop the mighty Andes, you’ll also spend two days working in a local community on projects that support economic sustainability, local agriculture and access to education.

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Courtyard in Lima Taken during SOS Trip 2014

Llama in the Andes Mountains, Taken during SOS Trip 2014

SOSers at the to of the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu, Photo Taken during SOS Trip 2014

Indigenous community women demonstrating traditional wool dying. Taken during SOS Trip 2014

SOSers visited an orphanage in Cuzco, Photo taken during SOS Trip 2014

PROPOSED ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN LIMA
Meet your Field Director at the airport. 

DAY 2: LIMA
Take a guided tour of Peru’s capital, once known as the City of the Kings. 

• Visit the 17th-century San Francisco Monastery where Jude the Apostle is buried.
• Explore the Larco Museum for a look at pre-Columbian art.
• Take a walking tour of Miraflores—an upscale shopping district with beaches and parks.

 
DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Fly to Cuzco, the unofficial capital of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 

• Visit the Sacsayhuaman archaeological site.
• Learn about Peruvian pottery at the Seminario Ceramics workshop in Urubamba.

 
DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU
Board a train for Aguas Calientes, the main gateway to Machu Picchu. 

• Visit the ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu with your local guide followed by an afternoon hike with your group.

 
DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo, an Inca archaeological site, and take a guided tour of town. 

• Explore the vibrant Pisac Market known for its Peruvian crafts.

 
DAYS 6-7: SERVICE PROJECT — SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local non-profits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like. 

• Explore a community where you’ll work with locals on a service project.
• Throughout your stay, you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities, celebrating local customs and traditions.
• Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.

 
DAY 8: TRAVEL TO LIMA, INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE

DAY 9: ARRIVE HOME 

You can see more photos and learn more about our 2014 Peru trip here.