The focus on language and personalized touch sets this program apart from the rest.
Family Stay Experience®
Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley
Small-Group Immersion
Experience Peru from the Andes to Daily Family Life
Aventuras Andinas is a 13-day student travel experience designed to immerse participants in Peru’s history, landscapes, and living culture. This program combines guided exploration with meaningful local interaction for student groups seeking more than sightseeing alone.
Beginning in Lima and continuing through Cusco and the Sacred Valley, students explore archeological sites, ancient textile weaving techniques and iconic landmarks like Machu Picchu, while building real-world language skills. Spanish language immersion is reinforced through daily interactions with host families during Xperitas’ signature Family Stay Experience®, where students become temporary locals and engage in everyday Peruvian life.
This Spanish immersion program in Peru is led by experienced, Spanish-speaking guides and supported by Xperitas’ dedicated team from start to finish. The program emphasizes personal connection, cultural confidence, and long-lasting learning outcomes for both students and educators.
Why Choose This Experience
Family Stay Experience® with local host families
Guided visit to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley highlights
Archaeological exploration around Cusco
Immersive cultural performances and workshops
Expert Spanish-speaking guides throughout the program
Small-group with personalized support
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Program Details
Price
- $3,139 per student PLUS cost of international flights*
- For every six students the cost of one leader is included in the price
- For every enrolled student on your program, there is a $50 leader stipend to help leaders offset expenses while abroad
- Students can save $200 with Our Early Bird Discount!
*Travelers do not need to arrange their own air. Air travel is included in the program, but the cost will be added once the group air contract is confirmed. Price is valid for 2027
Duration
13 days
Included
- Round-trip airfare (plus airline fuel surcharges at time of booking)
- In-country transportation (train, coach bus, and public transportation)
- All overnight accommodations
- Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only
- International phone allowance ($10/day for one leader while in country)
- 24/7 Xperitas emergency support during travel
- Local Spanish-speaking guide during tour portion of itinerary
- Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included
- Local Family Stay Coordinator on call
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary
- Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)
Not Included
- Airline baggage fees
- Variance in air cost due to changes in group contract after booking
- Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
- Passport, visa, or document fees
- Transportation to/from departure city
- Meals not indicated on itinerary
- Spending money and gifts
- Advanced seating assignment fees
- Small-group supplement (if fewer than 10 participants)
Activities
- Danzas folklóricas
- Saqsayhuamán
- Tambomachay
- Quenko
- Pucapucara
- Sacred Valley
- Salinas de Maras salt flats
- Moray terraces
- Textile workshop visit
- Machu Picchu
- Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs of Lima
About Your Guide
Programs are led by experienced, local guides with deep cultural knowledge. The role of guides is as follows:
- Supports the group getting to and from activities and sites
- Manages logistics (transportation, schedule, tickets)
- Serves as the primary on‑the‑ground support and problem‑solver
- Provides cultural context when applicable
- Supported by local guides at specific sites
What You’ll See & Do
Day 1 | Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Spend time getting to know this magical city nestled in the Andes. End the day with a performance of music and danzas folklóricas from various regions of Peru.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 | Cusco
Visit ancient archeological sites near Cusco, including the fortress of Saqsayhuamán, followed by stops at Quenko, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 | Cusco
Travel through the Sacred Valley to the Salinas de Maras salt flats, then visit the circular terraces of Moray. Participate in a textile workshop in Chinchero to learn about traditional dyeing techniques.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 | Cusco
Enjoy a scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes, followed by a guided visit to the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Days 6–10 | Family Stay
Begin your five-day Family Stay Experience®, living with a host family and participating in daily life while practicing Spanish in real-world settings.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 | Lima
Say farewell to your host family and return to Lima. Explore the capital city before settling into your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 | Lima
Visit the Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco and its catacombs. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 13 | Return
Arrive back in the United States.
Meals Included: None
Important Details
Prices are based on a minimum group size of 10 students. If the minimum is not met and your group cannot be combined, a small-group supplement will apply. Final pricing is determined by confirmed dates, air arrangements, family stay communities, program components, group size, and number of leaders at final billing.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.
The order of itinerary items may change due to unforeseen circumstances prior to or during the program.
See What Teachers Say About Xperitas
Immersing students in the language and culture are keys to a successful trip overseas with students, and I can always count on our in-country Xperitas guides to communicate exclusively in the target language with our students while showing them a new culture.
The partners in Costa Rica are fabulous! Everything was well-organized, and kids were always engaged. Our guide, Jimmy, truly is an educator and ambassador of his country. All of the students and leaders really enjoyed his personality, love of his country and knowledge. The Family Stay Experience was also very wonderful!
Know that your child will grow in so many ways from this experience. The program has just the right amount of structure and freedom for the kids to explore in a safe and enjoyable manner. The family stay, while intimidating at first glance, is a unique and amazing opportunity for the kids to really experience the culture that they are being immersed in.
