Overview
Spring 2027 | Mobile Clinic SLT | Cusco, PE | Mar 06-14
Starting at $1,983 USD
Deposit $200 USD
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Please wait to book your flight until the trip has at least 15 confirmed participants. For updates or questions, please email info@medlifemovement.org.
MEDLIFE is an independently operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working alongside low-income communities across Latin America and Africa to improve access to medicine, education, and community development. All resources are reinvested in advancing our mission and impact.
Through your Service Learning Trip (SLT) in Cusco, Peru, you’ll experience this mission firsthand by learning from and working alongside local communities. At the heart of MEDLIFE is developing leaders—both students and community leaders—who create meaningful, lasting change.
Booking Terms and Conditions
By signing up for a Service Learning Trip with MEDLIFE, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
✓ Materials & Resources. All necessary materials and resources for Mobile Clinic and community project activities.
✓ Accommodation. 8 nights of dorm-style accommodation, with rooms shared by 6–9 MEDLIFE participants.
✓ Meals. Three meals per day, Monday–Friday, plus breakfast on weekends.
✓ Transportation. Airport transfers (within the established schedule) and transportation to and from all SLT activities.
✓ English-Speaking Trip Leader. A dedicated MEDLIFE leader throughout your SLT.
✓ Safety Equipment. Required safety equipment for scheduled activities.
✓ Travel Health Insurance. Coverage is included; a $250 deductible applies when using the insurance.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
✕ Flights
✕ Tips
✕ Pre- & Post-SLT Accommodation
✕ Optional Excursions
✕ Weekend Meals
✕ Cancellation Insurance
YOUR SLT WEEK
About Cusco
Known as the most beautiful city in South America and the gateway to Machu Picchu, Cusco has become the home of a booming tourism industry. Yet, these communities are also rich in culture, tradition, and resilience. Many are located in remote areas where access to basic services such as education, healthcare, and transportation remains limited. Families often rely on agriculture as their primary source of income, but their livelihoods can be affected by unpredictable weather and natural events. In some villages, roads are unpaved, schools have few resources, and the nearest health center may be hours away.
Highlights of the Week:
Learn about the challenges faced by low-income communities on a Reality Tour
Gain experience shadowing healthcare local professionals at a Mobile Clinic
Help bring safer homes to families with a Development Project
Build bridges across cultures by connecting with community members
Gain new perspectives, build meaningful connections, and reconnect with purpose.
Grow as a leader. Make the SLT the first step toward leading your Chapter and inspiring others
Day by Day Itinerary
View the Detailed Itinerary:
View the Detailed Itineraryhttps://info.medlifemovement.org/slt-itineraries
Day 1 & 2 · Arrival in Cusco + Orientation
Arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete International
Airport (CUZ) between 5am and 2pm, where a MEDLIFE associate will meet you for your transfer to the hotel. On Sunday, attend your SLT orientation and safety briefing, explore Cusco on a walking tour with your Trip Leader, and enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day 3 · Reality Tour
After breakfast, explore Cusco on a full-day Reality Tour to learn about the region’s social, political, and economic realities. Visit local communities, a primary school, and a medical center, with lunch overlooking the Sacred Valley at Mirador Taray (weather permitting). Return to the hostel for an afternoon presentation and receive your Mobile Clinic station assignments for the week.
Days 4–6 · Mobile Clinics
Each day, travel to a different community for Mobile Clinics, working alongside local health professionals at rotating stations. Evenings include Post-Clinic Activities, with free time to explore the city when available.
Days 7 · Development Project
The final day of the Service Learning trip will be spent in a MEDLIFE partner community, working on a development initiative. Projects may include activities such as home renovations, fuel-efficient stoves, or building a greenhouse! After the project has been completed, take part in an inauguration with the community to celebrate all that you’ve achieved!
Day 8 & 9 · Optional Machu Picchu Day Trip + Departure
Make the most of your trip! Join your fellow participants on a Full Day to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, a majestic archaeological wonder, or choose one of our Immersion Add-Ons and continue your journey in Cusco or the Amazon. Sunday is departure day, unless you’ve chosen to extend your stay.
add-ons
Explore more cultural immersion add-ons
Extend your trip before or after your SLT with your friends, chapter, or family, or add a Saturday experience on Day 8.
These trips are offered through Good Life Expeditions, a MEDLIFE partner travel agency whose profits support MEDLIFE projects in the communities we work alongside.
Book a meeting with a GLE advisor:
Book a meeting with a GLE advisorhttps://meetings.hubspot.com/medlife-movement/gle-college-interest
Ultimate Andes Expedition: Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain (5D/4N)
Pre/Post SLT
Experience Cusco's rich history, marvel at Machu Picchu's ancient wonders and hike the vibrant Rainbow Mountain. Dive into Andean culture, explore iconic ruins and embrace breathtaking landscapes.
Itinerary linked is the version for SLTs based in Cusco. Minimum 10 participants. Flight to Cusco not included.
Amazonian Wildlife Immersion: Puerto Maldonado (4D/3N)
Pre/Post SLT
Discover diverse wildlife, including jaguars and giant otters, in their habitat. Visit panoramic Lake Apu Victor, the biodiverse Lost Cocha and primate-rich Monkey Island, learn Amazonian culture and stay in a rustic lodge.
Minimum 10 participants. Flight to Puerto Maldonado not included.
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