Peru
Peru offers a journey through living history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultural traditions. Your adventure begins in Lima, where a guided city tour introduces you to the capital’s charm and modern coastal energy. In Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, you’ll explore ancient streets, sacred sites, and the region’s rich Andean heritage. The itinerary blends iconic highlights like Machu Picchu with off-the-beaten-path experiences, including the Huchuy Qosqo Archaeological Site and a scenic hike to Lamay.
$3,300
Dates: 08/30/2026 - 09/06/2026
Trip Leaders
Manana Asatiani
E-mail: manana.asatiani@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Tbilisi, Georgia Undergrad: New York University (Economics & Computer Science) Experience: CEO at ecommerce startup, Head of Advertising at a digital Marketing Agency Clubs: Wine Club, Booth Ski and Snowboard Club Random Walk: Puerto Rico Hobbies: Ceramics, Pottery, Plants, Wine Tasting, Skiing Fun Fact: I was an extra in a Hollywood Blockbuster.
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William Halliday
E-mail: whallida@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia Undergrad: Wesleyan University (Philosophy & Government) Experience: Crisis/Financial Communications at Kekst CNC, Program Management at Chinese Education Company Clubs: Management Consulting Group, Graduate Business Council, Nonprofit Board Fellows, PE Lab, OUTReach Random Walk: Scotland Hobbies: Running and workout classes (favorite: Barry’s), listening to podcasts (all kinds, but favorite is comedy podcast Berlant & Novak), men’s fashion (curating the perfect capsule wardrobe) Fun Fact: I have an identical twin! Simron and I met on our RW :)
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Simron Mohapatra
E-mail: smohapat@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Bangalore, India Undergrad: VIT University (Electronics and Communications Engineering ) Experience: Co - Founder of Ken42 & Founding Member of Turbostart (VC) Clubs: Booth Technology Group, Booth AI Group, EVC, Management Consulting Group, Dance Club, South Asian Business Group, Epicurean Club Random Walk: Scotland Hobbies: Dancing, Swimming, Sketching Fun Fact: I was an investor judge on a Shark Tank–style show in India (Ideabaaz) and ended up investing in a healthtech startup!
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Ben Hursh
E-mail: Bhursh@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Winter Park, Florida Undergrad: University of Florida (Finance) Experience: Strategy/Sales at J.P.Morgan Payments Clubs: Graduate Business Council, Booth Tech Group (Fintech, AI, Quantum incl.), Rugby Club Random Walk: Vietnam Hobbies: Reading, Cooking Fun Fact: I was a national champion rower in high school