Traverse southern Peru from the high Andes mountains to the depths of the Amazon rain forest on this extraordinary service adventure. Get to know your group through community service, mountain treks, and an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu. Say goodbye to the mountains as you travel deep into the Amazon rainforest and truly experience nature. See wildlife up close as you volunteer at an animal rehabilitation center, then journey to an ecolodge and work alongside the jungle community on conservation projects to help protect this treasure. The perfect trip for adventurers looking to experience parts of Peru on—and off—the map.
Students love visiting secluded Peruvian villages and spending time in the jungle!
2021 Departure Dates
June 22 – July 6, 2021 | Sold Out | Enroll Now |
2022 Departure Dates
June 21 – July 5, 2022 | Available | Enroll Now |
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Duration:
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15 Days
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Max. Students:
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16
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Ages:
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14-18
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Cost:
- $4,660 plus Airfare
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Service Hours:
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20
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At-A-Glance:
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Accomodation Amenities
Adventure/Physicality
Educational Activities
On-Program Travel
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A school backpack is ideal as it will be used for day trips.
- Passport
- Photocopy of passport
- Wallet/money
- Book and/or journal
- Pen
- Phone
- Camera
- Chargers
- Ear buds
- Change of clothes
- Water bottle
- Medication
- Additional community service forms
- Visa documentation (if applicable)
- Consent to Travel form
- Rustic Pathways emergency contacts
A 50-70 Liter duffel bag or backpack is ideal.
Clothes
- Socks (14) Including a couple longer pairs.
- Underwear (14)
- Shorts (1-3)
- Loose pants/capris (2-3)
- Jeans (1)
- T-shirt (5-7)
- Long sleeve shirt (5-7)
- Pajamas
- Swimsuit
- Rain jacket
- Fleece/hoodie
- Strappy sandals (like Tevas or Chacos)
- Sneakers/Hiking boots
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Quick dry towel
- Headlamp/flashlight
Toiletries
(travel sized in ziplock bags)
- Shampoo (biodegradable)
- Conditioner (biodegradable)
- Body wash (biodegradable)
- Face wash (biodegradable)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Oxybenzone-free sunscreen (reef-safe)
- Bug spray
- Feminine hygiene products
- Contacts
- Contact solution
- Foam earplugs
- Personal med kit
- Deodorant
- Wet Wipes
- Razor/shaving cream
Optional
- Light sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner
Community service, cultural immersion, and adventure near Machu Picchu