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Dental Study Tour in Peru

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Tour leader
Dr Tim Sunnucks
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Dates
18 Oct
30 Oct
2026

Peru - land of gold and the sun-worshipping Incas, the biggest empire in pre-Columbian America. From its biodiverse cloudforests and Indigenous peoples, to the towering Andes and its Inca ruins, Peru is an extraordinary destination.

The itinerary combines a rich cultural programme with CPD professional visits examining dentistry and oral health in a country where modern and traditional health care are both widely practiced. The professional itinerary ranges from hospitals to clinics to charities, as well as some excellent visits examining traditional medicine.

This tour is a wonderful opportunity for dental professionals to travel with their peers, experience the culture and history of Peru and marvel at its spectacular scenery. Peru is also known for its excellent cuisine, which you will enjoy alongside down time and local markets and shops.

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At a glance
What you need to know
Type of tour
Professional
Profession
Dentistry
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Nights
12
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Active
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Itinerary at a glance

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Lima
Monday
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19
October
Visit to Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia – Faculty of Odontostomatology, one of Peru’s most prestigious institutions for dental education. Half-day guided sightseeing tour of the ‘City of Kings’, exploring Lima’s historic centre. Continue to the Larco Museum for an excellent introduction to Peru’s ancient past.
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Lima / Cusco
Tuesday
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20
October
Fly to Cusco. Visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, a ceremonial compound and magnificent example of Inca military power with a panoramic view of the city. Visit Sulca Textile and the town of Pisac, famous for its Inca sites. Visit the Inti Watana site which includes the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an inti watana - a ritual astronomic clock.
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Cusco / Sacred Valley
Wednesday
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21
October
Visit the Virgen de VIDAWASI Children's Health Citadel in Urubamba, a non-profit organization that provides free pediatric care, including pediatric dentistry services as part of its comprehensive healthcare offerings. Vsit the salt fields of Maras terraces and the Moray terraces, believed to be a former gigantic agricultural laboratory, an astronomical observatory or a place of worship.
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Sacred Valley
Thursday
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22
October
Travel to Patancha, a native rural Quechua community and one of the last communities whose inhabitants maintain their customs and lifestyle since the times of the Incas. See the valuable work carried out by Sonrisa Solidarias Cusco, a nonprofit providing free dental care. Visit the Inca town of Ollantaytambo and explore the Inca fortress.
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Sacred Valley
Friday
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23
October
Visit Misminay, a community in Peru renowned for preserving its cultural and ancestral traditions. Experience cooking lunch with the Misminay community using freshly grown local produce. Return to the hotel and at leisure in the Scared Valley. Optional Andean trek.
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Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
Saturday
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24
October
Transfer to the train station for an amazing train journey to the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After lunch take a guided tour of the legendary 'Lost City', one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites. Overnight and dinner at El Mapi Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
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Machu Picchu / Cusco
Sunday
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25
October
Option to return to Machu Picchu (at an additional cost) or there is the option of climbing Huayna Picchu or at leisure in Aguas Calientes. Take the train back to Cusco for dinner and overnight.
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Cusco
Monday
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26
October
Visit the San Pedro market and meet with a local herbalist to learn about traditional medicine and Andean pharmacopeia, including the properties of herbs that grow on the edge of the Andes. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the lovely city of Cusco before dinner at Tunpupa.
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Cusco / Puno
Tuesday
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27
October
Travel through the valleys of the Andes to Puno and Lake Titicaca. At Huasao, meet with the local brujas (witches), said to be able to make you successful in life and love, and cure illnesses. Continue to the colonial town of Andahuylillas. See its magnificent church of San Pedro de Andahuylillas. Visit APAINE, a health care project for poor communities in the Andes, focusing on rehabilitation.
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Puno
Wednesday
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28
October
Cruise across Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. Continue to the island of Amantani. The population of this island is renowned for its fine crafts including pottery, textiles, stone carvings. Eight communities live on the island making their living from growing potatoes, corn, oca, quinoa, lima beans and green peas. Enjoy a typical local lunch in the community.
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Puno / Lima
Thursday
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29
October
Fly to Lima. At leisure until your farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Lima.
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Lima
Friday
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30
October
Depart hotel after breakfast.
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Plot your journey

Take a journey from Lima, a modern city with a colonial past, through the Andes to Cusco and on to Machu Picchu, the most magnificent legacy of the Incas. Visit Lake Titicaca, the largest navigable lake in the world, and explore the traditional communities, who live on the lake much as they have done for centuries.

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What to expect

Tour highlights

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Visit Machu Picchu, the sacred city of the Incas.

Local textiles
Cusco

Visit Museo Sulca Textiles, who produce exquisite textiles using ancestral Peruvian techniques.

Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca

Cruise across Lake Titicaca to the floating islands.

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Beautiful landscapes

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Level 4

Longer and fuller days. More walking and longer distances require more energy, good fitness, and mobility.

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