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Gap Year in Peru

The highlight for many travellers taking a gap year in Peru is trekking the Inca Trail to the ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu. There’s so much more to a gap year in Peru than simply Machu Picchu... other Peru gap year highlights include the historic and picturesque city of Cusco, the mysterious lines etched in to the desert at Nazca and beautiful Lake Titicaca (the world’s highest navigable lake).

A great way to spend your gap year travel in Peru is by taking a Real Gap adventure expedition – which takes in all the essential sights as well as other places much more ‘off the beaten track.’

Gap Year Volunteer Peru
Peru gap year option is to do some volunteer work. Real Gap has several extremely worthwhile Peru volunteer programmes to choose from and you can learn a language whilst you are on your year out.

Tip... you could combine Spanish, volunteering and an adventure tour on your Peru gap year.

Gap Year in Peru
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Peru street children and youth outreach volunteering

Change the lives of children and young adults who live in some of Peru's poorest areas by volunteering on one of four excellent social programmes. You will work in schools, orphanages or day-care centres and will help make a considerable difference to their lives through teaching, activities and games.
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Andes and Amazon Expedition

Get off the tourist trail in a destination that has it all – vast Amazonian lowlands, stunning Andean Mountains and a narrow strip of coastal plain. Trek in the Cordillera Blanca, explore the jungle by dug-out canoe, and discover a truly fascinating cultural heritage.

 
Sea Turtle

Embark on a life changing marine odyssey and feast your eyes on rare and beautiful species as you travel from the shores of Mozambique to coast of Costa Rica. Mozambique – Sri Lanka – Peru – Costa Rica

 
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Peru Experience

Take a unique and memorable trip around Peru - trek to Machu Picchu, learn the lingo and dance the dance, haggle at the markets, visit an alpaca farm, work with local children, sail around Lake Titicaca and more.

 
Peru Coastal Dolphin Research

Learn how to identify and photograph dolphins, penguins and other sea creatures. You’ll be working towards making dolphin watching a tourist attraction, and thus persuading fishermen not to kill them for food.

 
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Peru Expedition

Get totally immersed in Peruvian culture as you’re taken to Lima, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu and Huascaran National Park in the Andes. You’ll also study Spanish, stay with a Quechua India family and more besides.

 
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Inca Trail - Machu Picchu

Travel from Lima into the heart of the Andes to participate in one of the most coveted journeys on Earth: the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!

 
Galapagos Seals

We’ve spiced up our complete South America gap year option with a Galapagos adventure! Combine volunteering with intrepid exploration, a linguistic challenge and a trip to these awe-inspiring islands! Ecuador - Galapagos Islands - Peru – Bolivia

 
Peru Spanish Language School

Learn hablar español in record time, with experienced teachers, small classes and lots of opportunities to practise. Activities such as tours of Cusco, cooking lessons, dance classes and parties make it even more fun.

 
Peru Support for Disabled Children

A massively rewarding project that involves helping wash, feed and look after mentally and physically handicapped children, and, if you wish, getting involved in their lessons. Great whether you have care experience or just want to make them smile.

 
Gap Year in South America

From the busy streets of Quito to the awe-inspiring and tranquil beauty of the ancient Inca ruins, take in the most incredible sights and experiences of South America! Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia

 
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Classic Peru tour

Peru has an amazing amount to offer - and this trip gives you everything. After visiting the Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, Cusco and the Sacred Valley you will embark on the Inca Trail to discover Machu Picchu!

 
Peru Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

Step back in time in Cusco, once the capital of the Inca civilization. Trek into the Peruvian Andes and explore the ancient pathways the Incas once followed. Marvel at the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu before enjoying a soak in the hot springs at Aguas Calientes.

 
Inca Trail

Join this tour and experience a 6,000km overland adventure! Starting in Ecuador's mountain capital city of Quito, we travel through the Amazon jungle, down the Pan American Highway to Lima and finish in La Paz, the world's highest city.

 
Peru Flight of the Condor tour

A classic train ride through the mountains to Machu Picchu is the thrilling end to this 14-day adventurous tour of Peru. You will combine domestic flights and a mixture of local transport to discover the incredible Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and more!

 
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