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Peru: Culture+ Spanish &
Sustainable Development
| Dates: |
June 29–
July 27, 2008 |
| Cost: |
$4275 |
| Application deadline: |
April 20, 2008 |
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Itinerary
| Day |
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| June 29 |
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to local accommodations |
| June 30 July 4 |
Orientation and placement examinations
Classes begin: Spanish Language (3 hours per day) and Intercultural Competence (combination of classroom and field trips) |
| July 5–6 |
Weekend city tour of Cusco and its nearby ruins. Stops to include Korikancha, Museum of Colonial Art, the archeological park of Saqsaywaman and the nearby shrines of Kenqo, Tambomachay and Tombo Pukupukara. |
| July 7–11 |
Continuation of classes: Spanish Language (3 hours per day) and Intercultural Competence (combination of classroom and field trips) |
| July 12 |
Visits to the local Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the Inca Museum. |
| July 13–19 |
Travel to Urubamba in the Sacred Valley. Spend this week on sustainable development projects in Andean communities and experiential learning in the field. |
| July 20–25 |
Continue to apply newly learned ICC and language skills through exploratory travel throughout the Sacred Valley. Highlights to include archeological site visits, rafting the Urubamba river, horseback riding and an unforgettable trek to Machu Picchu. From July 13–25, you will be guided by the ICC instructor to participate in group discussion, continue with directed reflection journaling and prepare your 4–6 page paper and final presentation. |
| July 26 |
Return to Cusco to rest and pack. Evening farewell dinner and experience evaluation. |
| July 27 |
Independent departure from Cusco. End of program. |
*Dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change. Participants will receive final program itinerary 30 days prior to program start.
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Fees
$4,275
Program includes:
- All Spanish and ICC courses and materials
- Optional on-campus activities such as dance classes, films, etc.
- All lodging during the program (host families, hotels, camping)
- Most meals during the program
- Emergency health insurance
- Transportation for all excursions
- Entrance fees for all excursion destinations
Program does not include:
- International airfare to or from Cusco, Peru
- Passport and visa fees as applicable
- Airport departure fees
- Sleeping bag and thermal pad
- Any optional visits or activities
- Meals not specified
- Drinks with included meals
- All other personal expenses such as laundry, telephone charges, mini-bar charges, etc.
- Transcript fees
- Tips and gratuities
Please refer to Terms and Conditions for full details
