13-Day Program | A unique Spanish language immersion experience begins for your student group upon your arrival in Lima! Students will feel the magic of the land of the Incas as you travel to picturesque Cusco, nestled in the Andes mountains. This adventure in Peru includes archeological sites, bustling markets and a ride along the Urubamba River to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Host families welcome students for five days and nights of living, laughing and learning. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the everyday Peruvian lifestyle. Spanish language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this unique language immersion experience in Latin America. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.
Program Overview
13 Days
Guided
Family Stay: No Family Stay
From $3,999.00 pp from
Features
Round-Trip Airfare Overnight Accommodations In-Country Transportation Insurance 24/7 Emergency Support While Abroad
Program Itinerary
Day 1Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Included meals:
None
Day 2Cusco
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, spend some time getting to know this magical city nestled in the Andes. Cap off the day with a performance of music and danzas folklóricas from the various regions of Peru.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Day 3Cusco
Start the day with a visit to some of the ancient archeological sites near Cusco. You’ll begin with the impressive fortress of Saqsayhuamán and then continue with stops at Quenko, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4Cusco
Take in sweeping views of the Sacred Valley as you head to the Salinas de Mara salt flats, a unique spot that has served as a source of the mineral since Inca times. Then visit the circular terraces of Moray. On the way back to Cusco, experience a textile workshop in Chinchero to learn about the traditions of naturally dying the brightly-colored wool for which the area is known.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5Cusco
Board the train for a magical 4-hour train ride along the Urubamba River. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a bus will take you up to the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco for the evening.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - 10Family Stay
Begin your 5-day Family Stay where you will immerse yourself in the Peruvian culture by experiencing everyday life with your host family! It’s your opportunity to use your language skills in real-life situations and make new friends.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11Lima
Bid farewell to your familia peruana. Return to Lima and spend some time exploring the capital city before settling into your hotel for the night.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Day 12En Route
Explore the extraordinary Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco and its catacombs and enjoy your last day in Peru. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the United States.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Day 13Return
Arrive back in the United States.
Included meals:
None
The Family Stay Experience®
We believe that spending time with a family, speaking their language and participating in their customs is the best and most authentic way to experience another culture. It’s also what makes our programs different from any other travel experience. After 50 years of arranging family stays, we’re no longer surprised when our participants say that spending time with a family was the best part of their experience!
Non-Profit | Since 1972 | 100 Host Communities & Growing
Xperitas is a community of lifelong intercultural learners who believe in a world built on deeper understanding
between cultures. Our values are reflected by our commitment to increasing accessibility to language immersion
programs. We provide aid and merit-based scholarships to qualified participants. Xperitas also achieves this goal by
providing grants to schools, better helping to promote global communication through language learning.
