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. This excursion is available only during... 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

In the nearby city of Ica, students can sandboard or boat across the famous lagoon, "Huacachina", located in the middle of the desert, or take a dune buggy tour of the area. Students will also visit the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by distinctive wildlife such as exotic birds and sea... Read More

Recently named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is one of the most familiar and spectacular symbols of the Incan Empire. ISA students will start in the historical city of Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, thought to have been founded around 1100 AD. The city is full of... 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