Aventuras Andinas
Includes Family Stay Experience®
13 Day Immersion Program
Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing
Dedicated Planning Assistance
Why You’ll Love This Trip
- Danzas folklóricas
- Saqsayhuamán
- Tambomachay
- Quenko
- Pucapucara
- Sacred Valley
- Salinas de Mara salt flats
- Moray Terraces
- Textile workshop visit
- Machu Picchu
- Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs of Lima
- Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)
Day 1 | Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Cusco
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. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 | Cusco
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. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 | Cusco
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. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 | Cusco
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. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Days 6 - 10 | Family 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. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 | Lima
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. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 | En 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. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 13 | Return
Arrive back in the United States. Meals Included: None
Price Includes
Price Excludes
- Airline baggage fees
- Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
- Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
- Passport, visa or other document costs
- Transportation to/from departure city
- Any meals not indicated on itineraries
- Spending money and gifts
- Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
- Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 24 participants
Pricing Calculator
Spring Payment Schedule
Payment and cancellation schedule:
Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.
Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 1, 2023 will receive a full refund. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.
Payment Schedule
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Spring Programs: March and April, 2024 |
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June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2023 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
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November 1, 2023 |
$800 |
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December 1, 2023 |
$800 |
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January 15, 2024 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
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Spring Programs: March and April, 2024 |
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Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
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Cancellations received through October 1, 2023 |
Full refund – No administrative fee charged |
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October 2 - November 14, 2023 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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November 15, 2023 or later |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date) |
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30 days prior to departure |
No refund possible |
*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.
Summer Payment Schedule
Payment and cancellation schedule:
Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.
Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 15, 2023 will receive a full refund. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.
Payment Schedule
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Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2024 |
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June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2023 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
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November 15, 2023 |
$1000 |
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January 15, 2024 |
$1000 |
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March 15, 2024 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
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Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2024 |
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Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
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Cancellations received through October 15, 2023 |
Full refund – No administrative fee charged |
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October 16 – November 30, 2023 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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December 1, 2023 or later |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date) |
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30 days prior to departure |
No refund possible |
*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.
Enrollment Information
The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.
- Danzas folklóricas
- Saqsayhuamán
- Tambomachay
- Quenko
- Pucapucara
- Sacred Valley
- Salinas de Mara salt flats
- Moray Terraces
- Textile workshop visit
- Machu Picchu
- Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs of Lima
- Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)