Nutrition and Natural Medicine: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru!

Winter ’17/18 Apply by Sept. 23/  Summer ’18: Apply by Feb. 1 

Program Dates:

• Winter Break: December 27, 2017-January 7, 2018 (Apply by Sept. 23)
• Summer 2018: Dates TBA (Apply by Feb 1)
• Custom Dates may be available upon request.

Super foods

Program Fee: $2,695 ~ Apply Now

Program Description:

Peruvian Super Foods * Andean Natural Medicine * Nutrition * Holistic Health * Organic Foods *  Vegan Cooking * Peruvian & Andean Cultures * Medicinal Plants * Cleansing * Hiking in the Andes * Aromatherapy

Learn about Holistic Nutrition and Alternative Medicine in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru! This program was designed for those interested in gaining a better understanding about food as medicine, plant-based medicine, alternative medicine and nutrition. We will learn from a variety of experts. For example: herbalists, an Andean medicine practitioner, a vegan chef, a nutritionist, Andean guides, and aromatherapists. We take a very hands-on approach to learning through workshops, cooking classes, hikes, and patient treatments.

Former students share their experience: Sarah from Fort Lewis College, Elizabeth from Chico State

Requirements:

• Age: 18+ (Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. Please email info@LinguisticHorizons.com if you are under 18.)
• Must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay abroad. Note: US Citizens do not require a visa for Peru, as you will be traveling as a tourist. If you are a citizen of another country you must check entry requirements for your country. This guide may be used as reference.
• Completion of a travel physical and any recommended vaccinations with doctor’s note release. See information here

Included:

• Pre-departure support (packing list, travel tips, what to expect)
• International health & accident insurance
• Welcome orientation & Guided intro to Urubamba
• Acclimatization hike
• 24/7 local program coordinator support
• Workshops (Peruvian Superfoods, Herbology, Medicinal Plants, Vegan Cooking, Cleansing)* Note: Workshops topics could change though it is unlikely.
• Excursions (Organic Planting, Day hikes identifying medicinal plants and herbs, Market visit to identify superfoods)
• Accommodation: Housing  (shared room & bathroom) Private room available upon request for an additional fee.
• Meals: Meal Plan with 2 meals/day (except on departure and arrival days)
• Airport pick-up & drop-off to/from Cusco airport
• ISIC Student Discount Card (valid for discounts around the world for a full year, only for current students)
• Guided Hikes & Cultural Activities
  • Cultural activities
  • Guided hikes to indigenous communities

Not Included:

• Round-trip flight to Cusco (Student fares are available here). The sooner you book, the cheaper the flight will be!
• Extra travel, additional meals, miscellaneous expenses (beyond those described above)
• Optional add-on trips to Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Nazca Lines, Puerto Maldonado, Lima, Puno, Lake Titicaca, & Bolivia available upon request.
• Traveler’s insurance (optional).

Application Process:

1)       Click here to fill out the application form

2)       Pay the $95 application fee with application.

At this point, we will review your application; and, if selected, we will verify your acceptance with an email. Note: your application fee is refundable only in the case that you are not accepted.

3)       Upon receipt of the acceptance email, Program Fee deposit of $500 is due. Make your deposit as soon as possible to secure your placement, as space is limited. Note: This deposit is not an extra fee, it will be deducted from your total Program Fee. This deposit is not refundable except under extreme circumstances.

4)     2 months before the program starts,  pay program fee balance. Payment plans are available upon request.

5)       1 month prior to program start date, email a copy of your flight itinerary, a scanned copy of your passport, most recent grades if you are a student, a picture to be used for your student discount card, medical release “doctor’s note” from a doctor that you have had a travel physical and checked that you have the proper vaccinations, and signed waivers to: info@LinguisticHorizons.com