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Gap Year Programme
Leap to Peru
community development + high andes + amazon exploration
Get ready to discover a land where stunning geography meets deep history—a gap year volunteering destination that will ignite your sense of adventure. Marvel at the spectacle of Machu Picchu and the vibrancy of Rainbow Mountain, before immersing yourself in the beauty of the Amazon rainforest.
Our exhilarating 3-week gap year programme to Peru is your ticket to an unforgettable off-grid team travel experience that combines iconic sights with meaningful community impact.
Over your first two weeks, you’ll dive into the heart of the Andes in the Sacred Valley. Here, life moves to a different rhythm – where ancient traditions thrive. Picture yourself wandering through fields sown by hand, meeting women in bowler hats, and getting up close with llamas as tame as family pets. Your days will be filled with a mix of community projects, exploration, and adventure. Stand in awe before the legendary Machu Picchu, conquer the heights of Rainbow Mountain, and immerse yourself in authentic Peruvian culture as you live alongside one of our warm-hearted host families.
For your final week, the adventure shifts dramatically as you plunge into the lush, steamy Amazon jungle. Glide by boat down the Madre de Dios River to your jungle haven at Lake Sandoval. From there, paddle through the jungle's labyrinth of tributaries, exploring the dense rainforest in search of rare wildlife and dazzling birds.
Programme Summary
Programme Dates + Prices
What's included
- Pre-departure briefing
- Leap T-shirt
- Airport pick-up and return transfers for team flight
- Safety and induction briefing on arrival
- 24-hour emergency back-up, management and support by UK and in-country team
- All volunteering projects as described
- Project-to-project transport
- Accommodation as described
- Entrance fees to all activities
- Food as described
- 4 x 1 hour Spanish lessons
- All activities described in the itinerary including Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Pisac and Amazon permits
What's not included
- International flights
- Private transfers to and from the airport if you do not arrive on the main team flight
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Food and accommodation if away from the programme
- Alcoholic drinks and some soft drinks
- Laundry fees
- Any excursions not listed as included
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Kickstart your Gap Year
Life’s too short to stay on the side lines. In just 4 weeks, The Leap offers you the chance to make an impact, challenge yourself, and grow in ways you never imagined. Found your perfect Leap? Then book yourself on.
