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Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru.

Lima, Cuzco, and the Amazon

9 days
Lima, Cuzco, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley

  • Cultural Exploration
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Overview

Explore Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley and the Amazon with your students. Arrive at Peru's bustling capital of Lima and explore the "City of Kings." Fly to Cuzco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, and learn about Incan religious beliefs. After meeting with local students, travel to the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. Visit the Amazon basin and see local wildlife traveling by motorized canoe. Then back to Lima.

A view of the Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru, featuring a central fountain and the Cathedral of Lima in the background.

Already Included

  • Transportation to & from your destination

  • Hotel accommodations

  • Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary) 

  • Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)

  • Professional development credits (CEUs) for educators

  • Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)

  • WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help

  • Tips for local guides and drivers

  • Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program

Scenes from Lima

The Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa at sunset.
The Cusco Cathedral seen through an archway.
Ancient stone ruins with square openings, set in a rocky landscape under an overcast sky.
A panoramic view of the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru, with its terraced structures and surrounding mountains.

Health & Safety

WorldStrides has been tackling the unprecedented for the last 55 years. Our experienced team is leading the way, constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing landscape for student travel. In addition, we have an extensive network in place to ensure the health and safety of all our participants.
Doctors on Call
An exclusive relationship with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates that grants our travelers 24/7 access to medical care through telehealth consultations.
Name Badges
WorldStrides-branded lanyards provide clear identification and easy access to our WorldAssist phone number, should your student need help.
AXA Mental Health Services
For added peace-of-mind, all travelers have confidential access to a behavioral health care specialist while on tour should the need arise.
WorldAssist
WorldStrides staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help. 
Accident & Medical Insurance
For added protection, all travelers are automatically covered under WorldStrides' industry best accident, illness, and accident-related dental insurance. 
24-Hour Tour Director
This 24-hour Tour Director be with your students at all times, leading them through the incredible destinations included in your program.

Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details. 

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families.  Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up.  Please note:  financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Payment Plans

Advantage Payment Plan

At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.

EZPay

We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.

Fundraising Tools

Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.

Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.

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