• 5 Nights of Eco-Friendly Accommodations
  Stay in a nature-inspired retreat center in the Sacred Valley, where each room reflects the rich Andean culture. Surrounded by breathtaking views, this nurturing environment fosters healing, learning, and expansion.
• 3 Delicious, Homemade Meals Per Day
  Enjoy nourishing, home-cooked meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, offering an authentic taste of Peruvian cuisine with options to meet every dietary need.
• All Excursions, Cultural Activities, and Service Projects
  Immerse yourself in the heart of Peru with visits to local villages, hiking , and participation in community service projects like school renovations, organic gardening, and land stewardship.
• Guided 2 Day Journey to Machu Picchu
  Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With park entrance, guides, train tickets, and 2 nights accommodation (one in Aguas Calientes and one in Cusco) included, this once-in-a-lifetime trip will be a highlight of your journey. 
• Professional Leadership and Guidance
  True Nature’s experienced local group leaders will guide and support you throughout your trip, providing authentic, valuable insights and creating a safe, transformative environment for personal and leadership growth.
• Seamless Ground Transportation
  Group transportation is provided from Cusco Airport to the retreat center and for all excursions, allowing you to travel with ease and focus on the experience.
• Pre-Trip Support and Preparation
  From the moment you register, True Nature offers personalized guidance to help you prepare for your adventure, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey from start to finish.
• Volunteer Certificate upon completion of the service project portion of the program

Accommodations

True Nature Education has searched long and hard throughout Peru to find unique, ecologically friendly, and inspiring accommodations for our guests. The center is a beautiful nature-inspired retreat center in the Sacred Valley of Peru. The name of the center means “Loving Heart” in Quechua, the very beautiful and poetic language of the Incas. There is a heartfelt mission to create a nurturing environment for healing, learning, regeneration, and expansion. Each villa at the center reflects the Andean culture of the Sacred Valley and is mindfully created using local and natural materials. The entire center embodies the kindness, love, and wholeness that permeate this magical place. Private rooms are occasionally available for an extra fee on a first-come, first-served basis.  Three delicious homemade meals are included each day.

Service Projects can Include:

• Renovation Projects at a Local School
• Inter-cultural exchange in the Local Community
• Reforestation
• Land Stewardship / Permaculture Projects
• Organic Gardening
• An Area in which you can share your gifts! Just let us know.

Activities can include:

• Local Village and Market Tours
• Visiting Cultural sites
• Hiking
• Excursion to natural sites
• Cultural Ceremonies

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival Day

• Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru!
• Arrival in Cusco and transport to venue (1.5 hours)
• Group Welcome
• Lunch
• Despacho Ceremony: Peruvian Welcome Ceremony
• Dinner

Day 2 – Land Stewardship Service Day

• Breakfast
• Orientation
• Waterfall Hike
• Service Project #1: Land Stewardship
• Dinner
• Evening Session

Day 3 – Cultural Day – Pisac Tour

• Breakfast
• Leave for Day Long Trip to Pisac ( Hike and Market Visit)
• Lagoon Hike
• Traditional Incan Lunch in the mountain village
• Visit to Pisac Artisan Market 
• Dinner
• Leadership Circle

Day 4 –  Community Service Day 

• Breakfast is served at 8:30 am
• Waterfall Hike – 10:00 am
• Lunch served at 12:00 pm
• Service Project # 2: Land Stewardship 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Dinner served at 6:30 pm
• Sound Bath or Planeterium

Day 5 – Community Service Day 

• Breakfast is served at 8:30 am
• Service Project # 3 at the Local School, departure at 9:30 am
• Lunch served at 1:00 pm
• Free Time and Pack
• Dinner served at 6:30 pm
• Evening Session led by Paradis 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Day 6 – Travel to Machu Picchu 

• Breakfast 
• Leave for Ollantaytambo  – depart at 9 am
• Train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes to stay the night 3/4pm
• Dinner in Aguas Calientes (not included)

Day 7 – Machu Picchu 

• Depart for Machu Picchu
• Depart for journey back to Cusco 3:20/4:20pm
• Stay overnight in Cusco

Day  8 – Departure Day and Cusco Walking Tour

• Breakfast
• Walking Tour and Lunch (Lunch not included) 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Departure for Cusco Airport – 2:00 pm
• Adios!

*Tentative schedule Subject to Change

PLEASE NOTE: This trip in Peru takes place in high elevations. The location where we are based is close to 10,000 ft in elevation. For this trip, it is recommended that participants are in good to excellent physical condition. We will be working and hiking in this environment and it will be important to us that all participants are aware of the conditions so they can feel as comfortable as possible. With this, we will all be acclimating to the elevation and conditions together, taking the first couple of days slowly. We will also support acclimation with special foods, teas, and by taking part in various exercises.

Register early, as these programs tend to fill quickly! A $350 deposit will get your name on the big “I Want To Go To PERU” list and officially reserve your spot. It will be deducted from the total amount of the trip cost.

NSLS Members save $400 off regular price.

*The trip has a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 25 people.

**AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TUITION PRICE.

*** A $50.00 Payment Processing Fee will be added to the tuition.

In order to pay and register, choose the trip you would like to attend, then click the “REGISTER NOW” icon below. Once payment is processed you will receive a confirmation email with the payment schedule and additional information.

July 18 – 25, 2027  REGISTER NOW

CANCELLATION

• Initial deposits and the $50 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before program excluding initial deposit and the $50 registration fee
• 89 days prior to a program, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable
• Full tuition is refunded if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $50 registration fee is not refundable
• True Nature is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates

NSLS ALUMNI AND NON-NSLS MEMBERS

NSLS Alumni and Non-NSLS Members are also welcome on the trip. If you or someone you know would like to join us please let us know.

Non-members will have to pay the full tuition price and also agree to the True Nature / Code of Conduct for the trip. Alumni are eligible for the discount.

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR ME?

The programs are open to anyone 18 – 55 years old.  Most participants are college-age and traveling abroad for the first time. Our international programs are opportunities to put into practice the values and mission of True Nature which include service, leadership, adventure, and mindfulness. If you have an interest in the program, have an adventurous spirit, a desire to experience a different culture, and a willingness to participate in group activities then you are welcome to join our programs.

We recommend that participants are in good physical condition. We will be exploring and hiking on uneven pathways and up and down hills. It is important to us that all participants are aware of the conditions so they can feel as comfortable as possible.

For your well-being, and that of the group, we ask all participants to disclose any existing medical conditions or limitations on the registration form. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We understand that many questions come up when visiting a place you have never been to. What do I bring? What is the weather like? We have created Participant Packages that will clarify these types of questions and more. Once you have registered, we will send you these materials. In addition, on our website, we have a comprehensive FAQ section that also gives detailed answers to common questions. If you have other questions, you can always write to us at info@truenatureeducation.com so we can support you.

Getting There 

All international flights will arrive at the Cusco Airport (CUZ) in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Most flights come via Lima. Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the trip has met its minimum. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle.

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, Mother Nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often, for less than $100, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

Read more about our insurance partners and their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

NSLS MEMBERS SAVE $400 OFF REGULAR PRICE OF $3,595

Shared Accommodation for NSLS Members – $3,195 

Shared Accommodation for Non-NSLS Members – $3,595

Triple Accommodation for NSLS Members – $2,995 

Triple Accommodation for Non-NSLS Members – $3,395

Single Accommodation for NSLS Members – $3,595 

Paying your initial deposit of $350 will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip. A non-refundable $50 Payment Processing Fee will be added to the tuition rate upon registration. Depending on when you register, your remaining balance is split up into 1 – 4 payments. The payment schedule will be sent to you in the Confirmation Letter (once you register). 

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.