Sacred Journey in 9 Days The Perfect Balance of Learning, Fun and Culture

Starting in 2012, Experience set out on a journey to bring learning to life through travel and immersion. In collaboration with top universities and industry innovators, we provide unparalleled experiences that inspire students to excel in their educational and career goals. Engaging students in education through travel increases cultural awareness and broadens students’ horizons, inspiring a lifetime of discovery.

Benefits of Experiential Learning

Experiential learning is the leading way to engage in education, putting curriculum into context to increase student success in the real world. Our integrated lesson plans are designed to continue the experience in the classroom.

How to Propose a Program Choose from our selection of immersion study tours, camp programs and Get Started educational tours to match a specific subject of study or cultural experience.

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Curriculum-Based Experiential Learning More than simply an educational tour, we lead our travelers on interactive learning experiences that apply to their areas of interest. We collaborate with educators on their desired programs to create lesson plans that empower travelers to put learning into practice. By connecting our groups with industry experts through workshops, tours and lectures, as well as hands-on learning at museums of science, art and history, we integrate curriculum into all aspects of our trips. With our programs, the world becomes a classroom, demonstrating new ways of thinking, enhancing personal development and expanding global awareness.

Curated Experiences Our travel experts are well-versed in destinations around the world, researching and developing custom itineraries that are most impactful to the educational goals of our travelers. By identifying key activities and addressing the values of educators, we design authentic programs that promote learning and group engagement. We go beyond the known, basic sightseeing trips, and discover experiences that truly capture the imagination. On our educational tours, travelers get to dig into the science, uncover the history and engage in the culture wherever they travel with us.

Exclusive Safety and Travel Technology Our proprietary software is our innovative solution to safeguard our travelers. Advanced preparation is managed through our travel technology to ensure a safe and productive trip for all participants on our educational tours. Essential trip information is accessible to authorized individuals on our travel app, including flights, itineraries, medical details and contacts. With the real-time geofencing feature, no one gets lost in the crowd, and the leaders of the group have an awareness of where travelers are at all times. Communication within the tour group through our travel technology allows everyone to stay connected during the trip.

Unparalleled Customer Service From day one, our Travel Specialists step into the shoes of our travelers to build a relationship from a true foundation and continue with them throughout the whole process. Our programs are collaborative, listening to what our travelers are looking for and asking questions, so we can set up the perfect educational tour together. For all our trips, we provide 24/7 on-call support over the phone and a licensed Tour Director who knows the program and the destination inside and out. We take pride in our programs, ensuring enriching and safe experiences, so our travelers have stories worth sharing for a lifetime.

All-Inclusive Pricing Activities, transportation, meals and services throughout our educational tours are covered, as stated on the program itineraries. We have no hidden fees and any out-of-pocket spending is designed to give our travelers the freedom to explore. Guides and drivers are well-compensated as part of our services included, so the trip can move along smoothly without worrying over the details. Once the program begins, there’s nothing else left to do but experience! Daily Itinerary (9 Days)

DAY 1 TRAVEL TO PERU DAY 4 AND TAMBOMACHAY Travel by plane from home to and arrive in the evening. Journey from Tambomachay to Saqsaywaman, hiking through the sacred Inca sites. Start at Tambomachay, also known as the DAY 2 LIMA Bath of the Inca, a stone structure built over a natural spring to View the colonial architecture on a walk in the heart of Lima, form terraces, aqueducts and waterfalls. The Mountains featuring the Casa Riva-Agüero, Casa de Aliaga, Casa de are a breathtaking backdrop all along the trail, and there are Osambela, Palacio de Torre Tagle, Casa Goyeneche, Casa multiple opportunities to interact with local craftspeople as well Negreiros, Casa de las Trece Monedas, Casa de Barbieri, Casa as visit ancient shrines left behind by the Incas. At one of the de Pilatos and Casa de la Riva. Go into the Museo del Convento shrines, witness a cultural demonstration that expresses the de San Francisco on a guided tour of the religious artworks spirituality of the Andes people. After a picnic lunch, explore and follow the passageways through the catacombs that travel the Temple of the Moon caves, where there are carvings that beneath the cathedral and nearby churches. At the end of the portray mammoths, pumas and snakes. Next, explore the many day, watch Peruvian Paso horses dance, guided by expert mysteries of the Q’enco Archaeological Complex, carved out of riders in traditional costumes at a hacienda near Lima. a stone monolith. The final stop of the hike is Saqsaywaman, a • Guided walking tour to view Lima’s colonial architecture marvel of Incan engineering and cyclopean masonry with three • Enter the Museo del Convento de San Francisco for a tiers of stonework that were fit together without mortar and still guided tour stand the test of time. Return to Cusco in the late afternoon for • Attend a Peruvian Paso Horse Show near Lima a cooking class, learning to prepare a traditional Peruvian meal DAY 3 LIMA TO CUSCO for dinner. Travel by plane from Lima to Cusco, the former capital of • Hike from Tambomachay to Saqsaywaman the . On arrival in Cusco, learn about the culture, • First stop on the hike is the Tambomachay ruins history and geography of Peru in a lecture this afternoon. • Views of the Andes and shrines, and meet local craftspeople Stories say that Cusco was structured in the shape of a • Witness an Andes cultural demonstration puma. Explore the foundations of the city that still date back • Picnic lunch to the Inca empire. See what remains of the golden temple of • Continue the hike to the Temple of the Moon Qorikancha, the religious center of the Inca empire, which the • Explore the mysterious ritual site of Q’enco Archaeological Spanish constructed their Convent of Santo Domingo on top Complex of. Step into the four main chambers of the temple, which were • Last stop on the hike is Saqsaywaman dedicated to the moon, stars, thunder and rainbows. • Peruvian cooking class in Cusco • Fly from Lima to Cusco • Lecture on Peruvian culture, history and geography • Guided walking tour of Cusco with a visit to Qorikancha DAY 5 CUSCO AND CHINCHERO DAY 7 CUSCO AND Go to Chinchero today to see the city that the Incas believed Zigzag through the lush cloud forest from Cusco up to Machu was the birthplace of the rainbow. While here, visit the church, Picchu by train. On a guided exploration of the ruins, learn how archaeological sites, agricultural terraces and meet the market they served as a religious center for sacred rituals for the Incas. craftspeople. Watch a weaving demonstration, where local Take a panoramic photo of Machu Picchu from the Guardhouse, weavers create masterful textiles that honor all the colors also known as the Caretaker’s Hut. Trek up to the Temple of of the rainbow and traditional techniques. Over lunch at the the Sun, constructed to capture the sun through the tower weaver’s home, try a huatia meal of potatoes and beans, baked windows during the solstices. Similarly, the Temple of the Three in a handmade, earthen oven. In the afternoon, experience Windows has its windows aligned with the sunrise. Stop to view another example of Incan ingenuity at , tiered stone rings the ancient stone structures of the condor and the massive with grass beds where crops may have been tested. Before sundial, known as the hitching post of the sun or Intihuatana. returning to Cusco for the evening, discover Maras Salt Mines, Until the train arrives for the journey back to Cusco, spend the where families have passed down the salt mining tradition from extra time experiencing Machu Picchu. generation to generation. • Train trip through the cloud forest from Cusco to Machu Picchu • Spend the day in Chinchero • Guided exploration of Machu Picchu’s ancient ruins • Tour Chinchero’s religious sites, archaeology and the market • Free time to explore before returning to Cusco • Attend a weaving demonstration DAY 8 CUSCO TO LIMA • Try a traditional huatia lunch Fly back to Lima in the morning and check in to local • Visit the Inca ruins of Moray accommodations. Spend time in Miraflores during lunch, with a • Discover the pre-Incan Maras Salt Mines free afternoon to shop or wander along the Pacific Ocean shores. • Return to Cusco for the evening For the final evening in Peru, share a pollo a la brasa dinner, DAY 6 CUSCO, PISAC AND YUCAY a dish of Peruvian chicken seasoned with salt and cooked in Our first adventure today is out to the Pisac Archaeological Park charcoal. Following dinner, experience the Magic Water Circuit, for the ruins and the stunning views. Back in town, go shopping in 13 interactive fountains that are colorfully illuminated along with a the Pisac market for handcrafted sweaters, ceramics and textiles. laser light show set to Peruvian music. Late this evening, pack up Afterwards, visit a farm to learn about these wonderful and head to the airport for an early morning flight home. animals and have the opportunity to pet them. On the way back to • Fly to Lima this morning and check in to accommodations Cusco, stop in Yucay village for a picnic lunch and participate in • Lunch in Miraflores, followed by free time to shop or walk the farming process with local farmers, learning about agricultural along the oceanside tools and tasting samples from harvested crops. • Farewell dinner of pollo a la brasa • Go to the Pisac Archaeological Park • Experience the exciting Magic Water Circuit • Shop in the famed Pisac market • Go to the airport to await an early morning flight home • Visit a llama farm DAY 9 PERU TO HOME • Yucay village picnic lunch and farming lesson Depart Lima just after midnight and journey home. • Return to Cusco for the evening Trip Information

Learning Outcomes On this Peruvian adventure, explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World, journey through ancient ruins of the Incas and get to know the local craftspeople. Much of the foundations of Peruvian structures are preserved from the Inca empire. See the colonial buildings from when Spain replaced many Inca temples with cathedrals and churches. Take time exploring and learning this history with the Tour Director and local guides, who know the anthropological and Servicesarchaeological importance Included of each site throughout the trip. Get into the culture of weaving, farming and salt harvesting with families who have passed these skills down for generations. Journey through the cloud forest by train up to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, for the most breathtaking experience of natural beauty and human ingenuity that spans back hundreds of years. With a curated curriculum for educators to apply with the program, students are empowered to put their learning into practice before, during and after the trip.

Services Included

Accommodations Transportation Round-Trip Flights Meals Quality, safe hotels with twin All transportation is provided Airfare covers round-trip All three meals are provided or triple occupancy that are throughout the program. flights from major airports. daily, featuring local cuisine. centrally located.

Education Tours and Activities Curated Experiences Full-Time Tour Directors Interactive learning Scheduled activities, Customized experiences Full-time Tour Directors are experiences designed to experiences and guided developed by travel experts on site for the duration of expand educational and tours are all included. to promote learning and the trip, for an all-inclusive career goals. engagement. experience.

Gratuities Insurance Interactive Technology 24/7 Support Tips for bus drivers, guides, International travel insurance Advanced student security Dedicated 24/7 staff Tour Directors and meals. is provided for protection in software that integrates availability, supporting case of accidents, illness, flight geofencing, logistics, students every step of interruptions or baggage loss. communication and more the way. optimized safety features. Technology That Makes School Trips Safe and Simple

Our proprietary security software innovates student travel, keeping everyone connected in real time. We provide peace of mind for parents and educators wherever students go, with features that find students immediately and improve communication efficiency. Every educational tour with Experience is equipped with our travel technology, available for use by educators, students and parents.

Save Time • All forms are available to fill out online, including student registration and parent permission slips. • Share trip itineraries within the school district, so other educators can easily select a recommended program.

Improve Safety • Track students and assign chaperones in real time. • Instant support is sent to students with one click of the emergency alert.

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