Peru Wisdom Quest

An immersive educational experience to unlock greater purpose, vision, and fulfillment.

Peru Leadership Program:

Lead with Wisdom & Vision

Transcend time’s limitations with Andean wisdom keepers on Abroad’s Peru Wisdom Quest. Immerse yourself in rich heritage, captivating archeological sites, and majestic mountain landscapes. Our program includes coaching and education pre- and post-quest enabling you to integrate these profound insights into your daily life and leadership.

Peru Wisdom Quest Highlights

EXPERIENCE TRUE PERU

Experience Peru in a way few ever do. Our experiences are designed to immerse you in the authentic culture and wisdom of the destination, guided by Incan wisdom keepers.

EDUCATION

Enjoy world-class education sessions with luminary leaders, coaches, and wisdom keepers to cultivate greater wisdom, vision and fulfillment.

COMMUNITY

Forge lasting bonds with a diverse group of leaders. Our quests facilitate deep relationships that go beyond professional networking, leading to lifelong friendships and collaborations.

CONTINUED LEARNING

Maximize your immersive educational experience with pre- and post-quest coaching and group sessions, along with thought-provoking educational content to understand the true wisdom of Peru.

Your Peru Quest Faculty

Andean Wisdom & Culture

Francisco Astete Saavedra

Francisco is the Founder of Latino Tours, a renowned travel operator based in Cusco, Peru. With a deep passion for his country’s rich cultural heritage, Francisco has dedicated his career to offering authentic, immersive travel experiences that showcase the beauty and history of Peru, particularly the sacred Inca sites. His expertise in tourism, paired with his university teaching on sustainable and culturally responsible travel, has earned Francisco a reputation for excellence in the Peruvian travel industry.

Vision & Foresight

Dr. Rob Wolcott

Robert Wolcott is an Adjunct Professor in Executive Education at both the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and Booth Executive Education, University of Chicago. Additionally, he is Co-Founder and Chairman at The World Innovation Network (TWIN) where for two decades he’s been instrumental in assisting global leaders to envision potential futures and their role within them. Throughout your Peru Quest, Rob will offer sessions to imagine possible futures, guiding participants to explore novel applications of their gifts for the greater good.

Leadership & Timelessness

Justin Milano

Justin Milano, CEO of Abroad.io, is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive coach dedicated to empowering visionary founders and executives worldwide. Over the past decade, he has guided leaders toward operating with a profound sense of purpose and self-awareness. Through his coaching and research, Justin emphasizes that our external creations are a direct reflection of our inner selves. The depth of what we create is a mirror of the depth of who we are. During your Peru Quest, Justin will skillfully translate the unique teachings of Peru, empowering you to elevate your leadership and fulfillment.

Event Coordination & Coaching

Tyche Smith

Tyche Smith (PCC, CPCC) is Abroad’s VP of Coaching and will be supporting Quest event coordination. With over a decade of experience guiding individuals and organizations to reach their full potential, Tyche brings an integrative, trauma-informed, and somatic approach to transformation. Her work blends embodiment techniques and emotional intelligence, creating space for profound personal and professional growth. With 18+ years in the corporate world, Tyche seamlessly bridges business acumen with a calming, transformational presence, helping leaders unlock extraordinary breakthroughs.

Quest Overview

Pre-Trip Coaching & Preparation

Before you embark on your quest, our faculty and coaches will work with you one-on-one and in group sessions to prepare you for the transformative journey ahead. This is your opportunity to clarify your intentions, meet your fellow participants, and enjoy educational content that will prepare you for the experience ahead.

Peru Experiential Learning

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Peru, engage with influential leaders and experienced faculty, and interact with local wisdom cultures. Explore the Andean philosophy of harmony and balance with nature, and understand how this ancient wisdom can inform modern leadership practices in your organization.

Post-Trip Learning & Integration

Return from your journey and continue to grow through additional group coaching sessions, leveraging insights from your trip to catalyze profound shifts in your life and leadership. As part of your quest, you will have lifetime access to our mobile app to help further your learning.

What’s Included in this Wisdom Quest

Experiential

  • 7-Nights Hotel at Luxury Collection Hotels

  • All meals and excursions

  • ExecEd sessions with experts and Abroad alumni in leadership, wisdom, and vision/purpose

  • Optional energy healing session with Andean spiritual leader

  • Private transfers to/from Cusco International Airport

  • Experience to give back to the community

  • Donation to Q’ero communities and local eye center for curable blindness

  • Guide Tips

Digital

  • Purpose & life assessment

  • Individual coaching session prior to the Quest

  • Pre-Quest group logistics & preparation session

  • 3 online group educational sessions after the Quest

  • Quantitative and qualitative measurement of impact

  • Digital learning content on Abroad’s mobile app

Schedule a 30-Minute Interview

We are diligent to make sure this is the right educational experience for you at this time in your life. Due to the small size of the group, we are looking for impact-minded leaders and people committed to their personal and professional growth to create the best possible experience.

FAQ

  • Expect a minimum of 15 people and a maximum of 25 people. We keep group sizes small to build community and allow access to places normal tourists cannot visit.

  • We are diligent to make sure this is the right experience for you at this time in your life. Due to the small size of the group, we are looking for a group of socially-minded leaders and people committed to their professional and personal growth.

  • Absolutely, given this is a life changing experience, many leaders find great value and transformation in bringing their significant other. However, we have also seen other leaders utilize this time for personal contemplation and reflection. We will explore this in your 30-minute interview.

  • Our lead local guide is Francisco Astete Saavedra, the Founder of Latino Tours, a renowned travel agency based in Cusco, Peru. With a deep passion for his country’s rich cultural heritage, Francisco has dedicated his career to offering authentic, immersive travel experiences that showcase the beauty and history of Peru, particularly the sacred Inca sites. His expertise in tourism, paired with his commitment to sustainable and culturally responsible travel, has earned Latino Tours a reputation for excellence in the Peruvian travel industry.

  • You need to arrive in Cusco no later than the afternoon of August 16th to join our welcome dinner. On the return, you need to book your flights after noon local time on August 23rd. Airport transfers to/from the Cusco airport and hotels are included in the quest.

  • You are more than welcome to arrive earlier or stay later and, permitting hotel availability, we can extend your rooms at our quest hotels if you would like.

  • A full packing list will be provided once you sign up through our Peru Participant Dashboard.

  • Trekking/hiking is an important part of the experience. On the Quest, we will hike to Pumamarca (1.5 hours/6KM) and Machu Picchu (3 hours/3.2KM). On one of the hikes we will reach above 11,000 feet in elevation. If you cannot do any of these hikes, this likely is not the best trip for you. However, if you want to take a break from one of the hikes, we can arrange optional tours or rest at the hotel.

  • Major credit cards are widely accepted at most locations in Peru. Please note that transactions charged in Peruvian Soles may incur a currency transaction fee from your bank. Most establishments can charge in US Dollars as well. It is recommended to also have small, petty cash with you for local vendors, artisans and market purchases. Money exchange should be avoided at all airports due to the low exchange rate. We will suggest the best places to exchange money once on the ground.

  • We advise you to check with your cell phone provider to see if you can have reasonably priced international service in Peru. If you need a SIM card, then it’s provided as part of your Quest.

  • Voltage in Peru is 220 volts.

  • Travel insurance is required. You are also required to agree to our Terms and Conditions and release of liability. We will provide recommendations for reasonable travel insurance plans, as well as plans that will cover your entire investment for the Abroad Quest should you need to cancel for unforeseen reasons.

  • At Abroad, we understand that life events and changes happen, and we strive to accommodate participants who need to cancel their registration. However, due to significant upfront costs and financial commitments, we adhere to the following cancellation policy:

    75% refund: 90+ days prior to arrival

    50% refund: 45+ days prior to arrival

    No refund: Within 45 days to arrival

    Our payment terms are:

    50% deposit upfront to secure your spot

    50% balance due 90 days before quest (May 18 , 2025)

  • Prior to the quest, we will provide you access to a purpose and life assessment that you will be able to review with one of our coaches. This will help you clarify your intentions and opportunities for growth. We also host a group session prior to the Quest to introduce you to the other participants and prepare you for the experience. Finally, after the Quest, we will offer three group learning sessions to help you integrate the Andean teachings into your life and leadership.