Peru Trip Information

Dates – August 1-15, 2026 or August 1-7, 2026

Application Deadline and Payment Due – April 10, 2026

Group Leaders

Dr. Jodi Flanders and Dr. Jim Deering will be your group leaders. Please direct questions to [email protected] and [email protected].

 

Serving in the Amazon

Power of a Nickel returns to Iquitos, Peru, to educate and serve in this country filled with the history and culture of the Amazon. Although a tourist destination for many, indigenous people struggle to preserve their culture, enduring poor health and markedly reduced access to healthcare services. We will serve 5 clinic days in Iquitos, and then travel to remote villages for 4 days. This trip will include travel by air, land, and water.

 
  • View photos of our previous outreach trips to Peru
  • View testimonials from our previous Peru trips

Goals

  • Continue to build relationships with the people of Peru
  • Experience cultural differences and global health concerns
  • Provide competent, appropriate medical care to an extremely underserved population
  • Supply much-needed medications and supplies to the community
  • Facilitate referrals and follow up for other services provided by the Peruvian Healthcare System
  • Partner with local physicians, translators, hospital systems, local NGOs to better understand the needs and culturally appropriate care of this population

 

Checklist

  • Complete the application
  • Submit your $206 deposit.
  • Confirm that your passport expires after March 1, 2027.
  • Obtain the required immunizations and malaria prophylaxis for Peru from your doctor or travel clinic. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov
  • Upload part 1 and part 2 of the required documents for your team role (.pdf format).
  • Comply with all payment deadlines. Payable by check or Zelle.
The Peru 2025 team

Trip Details

Arrive at Lima International Airport anytime on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Depart Jorge Chaves Airport on Saturday, August 15, 2026 anytime (full trip) or Friday, August 7, 2026 after 9:00 pm (Iquitos-only trip).

Included Costs

  • Hotel double occupancy: August 1-15, 2026
    • Double Occupancy is defined as 2 persons per room, PRICE IS PER PERSON. 
  • All Breakfasts: August 2-15
  • Lunches: August 2-14
  • Dinners: August 2, 6, and 8-11. All others on your own.
  • Transportation by bus, domestic airline (Lima/Iquitos/Lima), and boat
  • Governmental document preparation and licenses
  • Guides, translators, security
  • Medications and clinic supplies
  • Included cultural excursions

 

Costs Not Included

  • International air tickets (USA to Lima)
  • Additional luggage charges
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry
  • Tips for transfers, guides, or servers
  • Single room occupancy
  • Vaccinations, personal medications
  • Medical, evacuation, and cancellation insurance
  • Return to Lima airport from Lima hotels on August 15
  • Expenses incurred by any alterations in the travel package as provided

Requirements

Participants will be responsible for all recommended and required vaccinations. Yellow Fever vaccination is required. Malaria prophylaxis and typhoid vaccine are strongly recommended. More information can be found at www.cdc.gov and www.headinghomehealthy.org

  • Evacuation insurance is required, minimum $500,000 coverage.
  • Trip cancellation insurance is strongly suggested to avoid forfeiting funds if you must cancel for any reason.

Cancellation Policy

$206 deposit is non-refundable. Domestic flights are non-refundable.

  • Cancellation until May 1, 2026 will result in cancellation fees and 50% refund in package; domestic flight is non-refundable.
  • Cancellation after June 1, 2026 – no refund can be granted.

I have medical insurance — do I have to purchase evacuation insurance?

Yes, you need an evacuation policy. It is a requirement of Power of a Nickel that each participant have an evacuation policy with a policy amount of $500,000.  You may purchase this through any vendor or Square Mouth.  There you will find a plethora of policies from different companies.

Cost (Note 3 Trip Options)

Total trip costs PER PERSON:

  • A NON-REFUNDABLE PAYPAL DEPOSIT OF $206, paid with your application.

 Please note that there are three trip options available. The prices below reflect the TOTAL trip price, depending on your payment method. All prices listed below include the $206 nonrefundable deposit. 

    August 1-15
    Iquitos, Amazonia Communities, Lima

    • Single Occupancy:
      • Zelle: $4,306
      • Check: $4,306
      • PayPal (with 3%): $4,429
    • Double Occupancy per person:
      • Zelle: $3,475
      • Check: $3,475
      • PayPal (with 3%): $3,575

    August 1-12
    Iquitos, Amazonia Communities

    • Single Occupancy:
      • Zelle: $4,085
      • Check: $4,085
      • PayPal (with 3%): $4,200
    • Double Occupancy per person:
      • Zelle: $3,260
      • Check: $3,260
      • PayPal (with 3%): $3,350

    August 1-7
    Iquitos City only

    • Single Occupancy:
      • Zelle: $2,600
      • Check: $2,600
      • PayPal (with 3%): $2,672
    • Double Occupancy per person:
      • Zelle: $2,050
      • Check: $2,050
      • PayPal (with 3%): $2,105

     

      If you wish to donate for medication or supplies, please notate that on your payment.

      Payment Policy:

      Payment due date: April 10, 2026

      Checks made payable to:
      Power of a Nickel
      Mail to: J. Flanders, DO
      2475 W. Garrison Rd Owosso, MI 48867

      Zelle payments made to:
      (918) 629-1836

      Payments may be made by check, Zelle, or add 3% of total payment if using PayPal.