Peru

an experience worth remembering

overview

Expedition Dates: 
July 6 - 18, 2026

Cost: 
$3995 + Airfare

Ages:
Worldwide youth ages 15-19

Trip Pace:
Fast

Physical Activity:
Strenuous

Highlights:
Humanitarian Focus: Special Needs School, Rural Orphanage, Mountain Village Project, Sustainable Farming.

Cultural/Adventure Experiences: Hike to Machu Picchu, Swim with Sea Lions, Surf Sand Dunes, Zipline and Raft in the Andes.

Vaccine Requirements:
None, some recommended.

Visa Requirement:
Yes, RISE will assist with detailed instructions on obtaining your visa closer to the trip dates.

International Airport:
Jorge Chavez International Airport (Lima)

Our Peru youth humanitarian expedition has it all! Culture, adventure, and most importantly, impactful opportunities to serve. Arrive in Lima and quickly board a plane to the beautiful city of Cusco nestled at over 11,000 feet. While you get acclimatized, participate in a community outreach project providing food and necessary items to those in need. Enjoy some of the world’s finest textile shopping and even pet a real alpaca! Visit the Lima, Peru temple and participate in baptisms (pending availability).

Serve in rural villages and help in our freshwater and sustainable farming causes. Serve in an orphanage, special needs school, and serve the local branch members. Prepare to work hard, long, and fast-paced days while pushing yourself out of your comfort zone on this Peru youth humanitarian journey.

Show your skills as you surf down sand dunes. Quickly head up to the Andes for a mountain bike ride of your dreams, and a heart-racing raft down the river (weather permitting). Zipline across giant mountain ravines and sit in thermal hot springs. With each new adventure and a beautiful eight-mile hike, you’ll be one step closer to Aguas Callientes, the base of Machu Picchu.

Check Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, off your bucket list! Take the historic train back to Cusco and prepare for the final experience of swimming with sea lions. Join this fast-paced Peru youth humanitarian trip for the experience of a lifetime!

All accommodations are in 3-4 star facilities that have been vetted by our in-country partners and ROAM Humanitarian to ensure they are clean and safe for our participants.

All participants should be in good health and ready to move at high altitudes. Anyone with heart or other conditions, please consult your doctor before signing up.

Itinerary is subject to change due to group size and availability.

Tax Deduction: A large portion of the trip fees and international flights will be tax deductible through our partner ROAM Humanitarian. A tax donation form will be sent to you at the end of the year.

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kind words from those who

— Ben M. (Parent)

The variety of activities and experiences packed into such a short time. [This company] gave my son an unforgettable
experience and was a wonderful way to help prepare him for serving a church mission!

— lizzie f.

"My favorite part was meeting the people and getting to experience the different culture."

— Addison M.

"My favorite part was being able to experience a different way of life and interact with the people  there.This was an amazing trip especially for people who want to travel but don't want to do it alone."

-- NOra T.

So hard to choose, it was all so incredible!
However, spending time at the orphanage was so meaningful and fun for me. It was great to get to all work together to carry the wood, then play volleyball together after!