Full Week Trip

ITINERARY IN BRIEF- Lima

Day 1: Arrival to Lima

Arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) between 5 pm and 11 pm. A MEDLIFE associate will be waiting for you outside of the airport with a MEDLIFE sign. Participants will arrive at the hostel and have the night to settle in at the hotel and recover from the long travel day.

Day 2: Walking Tour & Orientation

Day 2 is an introduction to Lima for all volunteers with a walking tour of Miraflores led by your Trip Leader. In the afternoon, participants can enjoy some free time to explore the area. The evening will be dedicated to an orientation meeting where we will cover what to expect for the week and review safety precautions.

Day 3: Reality Tour

At 2:00 pm, volunteers and Trip Leaders will depart for the Reality Tour, providing your first immersive experience in the urban settlements where MEDLIFE works. Throughout the afternoon, we will explore the harsh realities of living in these settlements and learn about how MEDLIFE works to bridge the gap between Peru’s public health system and low-income families. We will also visit the Mini MED Center in the community of Union Santa Fe for a firsthand look at MEDLIFE projects. Additionally, we will participate in a community meeting during the evening. Return to the hostel is expected around 8:00 pm.

Day 4-7: Mobile Clinic

Every day, Mobile Clinics visit different communities, with travel times ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours due to traffic. Upon arrival, volunteers assist in unloading medical supplies and meet health professionals for a brief training session before the clinic opens at 8-9 am. Volunteers work until lunch around 11:30 am and then switch to their afternoon station. Clinics close between 1-3 pm, depending on patient volume. 

Throughout the week, volunteers may also contribute to community Development Projects. Evenings include interactive activities before dinner, and on free days, volunteers are encouraged to explore the city.

Day 8: Optional Tourism Activities

Exploring Ica & Paracas (Full day experience), explore Peruvian history and diverse ecosystems on a thrilling journey from penguin-filled islands to expansive desert dunes.

Day 9: Onward Travel

Continue exploring Peru or return home. 

Depart Lima anytime between 12 pm and 9 pm.

COSTS & FUNDRAISING

Costs of the Trip

• Trip Total: $1,683 Fixed Cost, *Scholarships Available through MEDLife*

  • Deposit: $200 

  • What’s included

  • Materials & Resources For the Mobile Clinic & Project.

  • Accommodation 

    • 8-nights dorm room accommodation for 6 to 9 people, exclusively with MEDLIFE participants.

  • Meals

    • 3 meals a day are provided Monday-Friday, along with breakfast provided on the weekends.

  • TransportationTo and from the airport (within the established schedule), and to SLT activities.

  • English-speaking Leader

  • Safety equipment

  • Travel health insurance

    • The insurance requires a $250 payment as a deductible for coverage.

• Flight: $400-800- Must book your own 

  • Please wait to book your flight until the trip has at least 15 confirmed participants. For updates or questions, please contact an officer or email medlife.uh@gmail.com-  --> email info@medlifemovement.org.

• Optional epic trip: 

  • Full Day Lima – Exploring Ica & Paracas — $190

  • Machu Picchu & Andes Adventure (5D/4N) — $900

  • Amazonian Paradise (4D/3N) — $610

  • Upgrade to Double Room (per person) — $370

  • Upgrade to Single Room — $430

  • Additional Airport Transportation — $35

  • Pre-Night + Transportation (Single Room) — $95

Fundraising

• Apply for scholarships through Learning Abroad

• Ask an about scholarship through MEDLife

• Open your own fundraiser on GiveLively

• Volunteer at bake sales in order to split the profits to your GiveLively accounts