Explore the cultural and commercial center of the whole central Peruvian Andes. Take the infamous train ride, riding Peru's highest railway, the second highest in the world! Experience the tourist circuit of Perene, with a guided trek through the valleys of the rivers Chanchamayo and Perené,... Read More

Lunahuaná is an extreme sports lover's paradise. The Cañete River, with Class
IV rapids, is the main attraction, but the area is also host to an annual
festival featuring rafting, trekking, gliding, parasailing, mountain biking, and
fishing competitions. Read More

A city tour allows students to thoroughly explore Peru's capital and largest city. The tour exposes Lima's most famous modern and historical landmarks (including the Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, and many old... Read More

The famous Nazca Lines are geometric clearings in the Peruvian desert, made by the Nazca people, whose civilization flourished between 200 B.C. and 600 A.D. Students will board a plane to fly over the Nazca Lines for an aerial view of the fascinating shapes. In the nearby city of Ica, students... Read More

Recently named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is one of the most familiar symbols of the Inca Empire. ISA students will tour the sacred valley and take a backpacker's train to "The Lost City of the Incas". Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, connects visitors to Machu Picchu... Read More

Iquitos is the largest city in the world that cannot be accessed by road. ISA students will lodge many miles down the Amazon River, arriving by boat. Activities include practicing the blowgun with local natives, fishing for piranhas on a small canoe, visiting a local shaman about medicinal... Read More

These beautifully protected beaches have world-class surfing waves! You can view the Pico Alto, the largest wave in South America that forms in May and reaches heights of up to 12 meters. A rocky peninsula, La Isla, is located nearby and is surrounded by seven beaches, including El Silencio,... Read More