July 24 to August 4, 2027
Duration: 12 days
Starting from $3,100 + the cost of international airfare
Peru
Civilizations ∙ Spirituality ∙
Potatoes, Corn and Pollo
Do you like to go deeper in your travels? Join our experiential learning tour to Peru!
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Learn about the history and spirituality of the Incan people
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Unpack the legacy of colonization on contemporary culture and livelihoods
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Be amazed at the beauty of the Andes Mountains
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Get to know the lives of local people
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Reflect on and learn from your personal narrative and grounding
This is a private tour. Registrations by invitation only.
If interested in our 2028 tour, please join the interest list.
Summary of Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lima Peru, visit the Huaca Pucllana and sites in Miraflores as time allows.
Day 2: Old city Lima walking tour, the impact of colonialism and orientation to Peru culture and cuisine.
Day 3: Flight to Cusco. Visit Sacred Valley sites at Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo. Overnight in Ollantaytambo
Day 4: Excursion to an Quechua village (Huilloc) to learn about Quechua culture, weaving and a pachamanca (earth oven lunch). Overnight in Ollantaytambo
Day 5: Travel by train to Aguas Calientes. Afternoon tour of Machu Picchu (Route 1B—Panoramic) with time to explore the town and local hot springs. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 6: Morning tour of Machu Picchu (Route 3B—Royalty Road/Lower Sector). Afternoon return trip to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco
Day 7: Relaxed start to the morning before a walking tour of the old city. Afternoon on own. Overnight in Cusco
Day 8: Visit with representatives from local Mennonite Churches—conversations with families, pastors and visits to school projects. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 9: Travel by bus to Puno, visiting a church in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi—the Temple of Wiracocha, the pass of La Raya, and Pukara along the way. Overnight in Puno.
Day 10: Visit the floating islands of Uros and island of Taquile on Lake Titicaca. Overnight in Puno.
Day 11: Time for exploration and sites around Puno and return flight to Lima and homeward.
Day 12: Return flights or onward travel
Meals are taken at local restaurants, local homes and curated from
producers of local specialties
Level of physical activity: Participants should be prepared to walk 3 miles in a day, sometimes with steeper grades, uneven terrain and/or stairs
Please note: Itinerary subject to change
Logistics
Location: Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno (Lake Titicaca)
Lodging: 3-star hotels
Meals are taken at local restaurants, local homes and curated from home producers of local specialties
Andy, the host for the tour did a great job putting a variety of learning trips together. A lot of thought was put into each day." - 2026 Costa Rica Tour Participant
Pricing
$3,100 USD per person (double occupancy)
$3,600 USD per person (single occupancy)
The price includes:
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11 nights accommodation
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25 meals (11B, 7L, 4D)
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In-country transportation
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Discussions with local experts
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Site entry fees
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Tour leaders and local guides
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Taxes and customary gratuity for local resource persons
The price excludes:
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Airfare and fees to/from Peru
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In-country airport transfer if apart from group
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Additional or optional activities
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Additional beverages with meals
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Travel visas
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Travel Insurance
How to Register:
This is a private tour. If you have interest in our 2028 learning tour to Peru, please contact us to get onto the interest list.