Overview
Summer 2027 | New Ch. | College SLT | Lima, PE | May 15-23
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 Lima, 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 Lima
Lima is Peru’s capital and a modern, sprawling city of 10 million inhabitants. MEDLIFE is headquartered in this diverse city, but for reasons beyond why a typical tourist might stop here. MEDLIFE’s work in Lima focuses on the human settlements or “pueblos jovenes” in the outskirts of Lima, where almost 1 million people live in impoverished conditions. These communities consist of small shacks, often made of reed mats or plywood and built into the precarious rocky hillsides around Lima. Most of these communities lack access to basic services like running water and electricity.
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 Lima + Orientation
Arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) between 5–11 PM, where a MEDLIFE associate will meet you for your transfer to the hotel. On Sunday, attend your SLT orientation and safety briefing, explore Miraflores on a walking tour with your Trip Leader, and enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day 3 · Reality Tour
After breakfast, join the Reality Tour to visit MEDLIFE partner communities, learn about daily life in Lima’s underserved areas, and understand MEDLIFE’s role in improving access to healthcare. Return to the hostel for an afternoon presentation and receive your Mobile Clinic station assignments for the week.
Days 4–7 · Mobile Clinics & Project
Each day, travel to a different community for Mobile Clinics, working alongside local health professionals at rotating stations. During the week, you may also support a community development project based on local needs. Evenings include Post-Clinic Activities, with free time to explore the city when available.
Day 8 & 9 · Optional Ica Day Trip + Departure
Make the most of your trip! Join your fellow participants on a Full Day to Ica & Paracas to explore the Huacachina oasis and Ballestas Islands, or choose one of our Immersion Add-Ons and continue your journey to Cusco. 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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