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. Included Meals: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Days 6 - 10 | Family Stay
Meet your Peruvian host family and begin a 5-night stay with them!
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.
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.
Day 13 | Return
Arrive back in the United States. Included Meals: 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, 2023 |
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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
- 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)