Moondance Adventures
Machu Picchu

What Others Are Saying

“Moondance molds you like clay into a stronger and more solid person while also peeling back the lids of your eyes to reveal a far larger world than you could have imagined; definitely a defining point in my life.”

Joey MacMahon – Somis, CA

 

“I traveled to a small village and was struck by how poor they were in resources, but so rich in community.”

Susannah Davies – Kotanah, NY

 

“Moondance gives you the chance to meet kids that you never thought you’d know, see things that you never dreamed you’d see, and accomplish incredible feats that you never though could accomplish.”

Abby Kamensky – Columbus, GA

 

“The Machu Picchu trip is a well-thought-out mosaic of activities. Every day is jam packed with a blending of service, culture, wild adventures and hard work. Each day ends with a smile on everyone’s faces and new things to talk about from the day. The best in about the trip is that it pushes your limits in many different ways, between repelling, to hiking, to spending the night with a Quechuan family. It is impossible not to grow as a person on this adventure.”

Harrison Beck – Chestnut Hill, MA

 

“I had gone to summer camp for 6 summers before Moondance, but none of those summers compare to this one. Being put in a strange environment and having to adjust to a new lifestyle definitely differentiates Moondance in a great way.”

Anna Caudill – Winston Salem, NC

 

“Moondance is not just a time where you hike and participate in outdoor activities, but a time filled with developing and learning about your fellow group members in a way unlike anything ever experienced before.”

Caroline Clarke – Beaumont, TX

 

“Moondance stands apart from other camps because you go to spectacular places and amazing things that aren’t possible at other camps. You are never bored.”

Cole Peck – Birmingham, AL

 

“The wilderness seems to strip away all your baggage, leaving you in your truest form.”

Grier Bomar – Spartanburg, SC

 

“This trip was challenging but very rewarding and fun. My group was great and we really got along so well. The hiking was intense and challenging but when I got to the top of the mountain pass, I felt so accomplished and proud of myself. I love everyone I met, and I am really glad I did this trip.”

Katie Badcock – Columbus, GA

Trip Overview

Length:22 days
Cost:$ 5495
airfare not included
Current Grade:9th and Up
Begins/ends:Cusco, Peru
Dates: June 18 - July 9FULL
July 11 - August 1CLOSED
Challenge level:moderate
Highlights:
  • Explore the colorful markets of colonial Cusco
  • Hike the Salkantay Trail
  • Cultural immersion and community service in the rural town of Ccorca
  • Whitewater raft the Apurimac River
  • Sea Kayak Lake Titicaca
  • Explore the ancient and mystical ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Learn about native Peruvian culture
  • Community Service hours 40


Machu Picchu