Peru Summer Program - language, volunteering, travel
Pacific Discovery
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) Subject Areas • Culture • History - General • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Cuzco, Machu Pichu, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa - Peru • Language of Instruction: English, Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Experience Peru's incredible cultural, social and environmental diversity...immerse yourself in Spanish, home-stay with local families, walk the spectacular Inca Trail to Machu Pichu, explore Mediterranean-like islands at 12,000ft on Lake Titicaca, wander the ancient cobbled stones streets, plazas and markets of Cusco and Arequipa, and trek a challenging route through the spectacular Colca Canyon. For those students who would like to incorporate this educational opportunity with academic credit, please contact us or refer to our website for up to date credit options. Highlights: * 1 week of Immersion Spanish Language. All levels catered for. * Home-stay with local families in Cusco to enhance the language acquisition. * Explore Historic Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire. * Hike the Inca Trail to spectacular Machu Pichu * 3-day white water rafting trip down the Apurimac River, camping nights on the riverbank. * Homestay with indigenous islanders on Amantani Island in the middle of Lake Titicaca. * Soak up the charms of beautiful Arequipa. * Trek from Cabonaconde to the Valley of the Volcano's through the Canyon Del Colca (twice the depth of the Grand Canyon). Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  3-6 semester credits available. Offered by accredited US college. Transferrable to other accredited colleges. Housing/Accommodation • Hostel Program Costs Program Cost is $3,450.00 Costs Include:  One internal flight within Peru All program transport in Peru All program accommodation 63 meals: all breakfasts, 19 lunches, 16 dinners All excursions and activities described in the itinerary Experienced Pacific Discovery program leader and local guides while on treks Optional international flight from Miami available at time of final payment Dates Program runs annually in July. Deadlines Registration closes 60 days before departure - late registrations possible if space available. Please contact us. Contact Pacific Discovery PO Box 899 Nelson 7040 New Zealand Tel: From the US: 1 800 655 3415, From another country: +64 3 546 7667 Fax: +64 3 546 7256 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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