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Pacific Challenge

PO Box 1408
Winona, MN 55987
United States
Phone: 507-457-2564
Fax: 507-457-5606

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Pacific Challenge programs in other countries:

Australia, New Zealand 		   


Pacific Challenge South America

  Argentina
  • Buenos Aires: 
    • Buenos Aires
  • All Other Regions of Argentina: 
    • Puerto Iguazu,  Salta
  Bolivia
  • Other Cities in Bolivia: 
    • Cochabamba,  La Paz,  Rural Areas
  Chile
  • All Other Areas in Chile: 
    • Calama
  Peru
  • Cusco: 
    • Cusco
  • Lima: 
    • Lima
  • All Other Areas in Peru: 
    • Machu Picchu,  Ica

Term: Summer 
Dates: May-June each year

Description: Join us for 6 spectacular weeks throughout South America's stunning and diverse landscape, from the highest snow dusted peaks of the Andes to the lush Amazon jungle. Interact with enchanting and heartwarming people, sample local cuisine, watch wildlife in their natural habitat and experience numerous adventure activities like rafting, zip line tours, surfing, Jeep riding through the desert and hiking Machu Picchu.

Over 1000 students and graduates have experienced the joy of traveling with Pacific Challenge programs, made new friends, and discovered more about their world and themselves. Throughout the program, you will be introduced to a wealth of information regarding the cultures, history and environments of South America. For those students who would like to enhance this educational opportunity with academic credit, 3-6 semester college credits are attainable. Credit is optional and incidental to this amazing adventure travel experience.

Pacific Challenge South America

Highlights:
* Visit Iguacu Waterfalls- 10 times larger than Niagara Falls
* Whitewater rafting, zip lining and bouldering
* Explore the Atacama desert on a 3 day Jeep excursion
* Visit the amazing Lake Titicaca
* Hike the Inca Trail to spectacular Machu Picchu
* Journey through the jungle and pampas of Bolivia
* Swim with river dolphins
* Hunt for anaconda
* Fish piranha
* Surf the shores of Peru
* Great blend of group activities and free days to explore on your own

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Travel Types :
  • BackPacking Abroad
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Cycling (Mountain)
  • Dancing
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  • Eco Tours
  • Native Culture Studies
  • Nature Tours
  • Overland Tours
  • Rafting
    		•
  • RainForest Tours
  • Surfing
  • Tours
  • Trekking
  • Volunteering
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    Subject Areas :
  • Latin American Studies
  • Spanish
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    Cost in US$: USD 4680

    Cost Include Description:

    * Flight to Buenos Aires from Minneapolis, Minnesota and a flight from Lima, Peru to Minneapolis, Minnesota (if participants want to arrange their own airfare and meet us in Buenos Aires, we will pro-rate the price of the trip)
    * Two flights within South America
    * All in-program transport
    * All in-program accommodation
    * Most meals
    * All excursions and activities described in the itinerary (see website brochure)
    * Experienced Pacific Challenge guides, instructor and local guides
    * Bolivian visa
    * Entrance and exit taxes from countries

    Experience Required: no

    This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Other
    		•

    Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

    Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 11-13

    Application Process Involves:

    • Written Application

    Post-Program Services Include:

    • Alumni Network

    Pacific Challenge's Mission Statement: Pacific Challenge offers unique and extensively researched programs, carefully blending safe yet exciting adventure experiences, personal and leadership development, eco-tourism ideals, cultural immersion and bundles of fun! Participants from all over the world have joined us since 1990 to expand their horizons and journey to destinations most people only dream of.

    Year Founded: 1990



    Are you interested in this adventure travel program? CONTACT PACIFIC CHALLENGE or VISIT THEIR WEBSITE