Peru Family Holiday

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9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Lima, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Hike along Amazon trails in search of monkeys, parrots, otters and caimans and stay in a tranquil jungle lodge for two nights.

Meet the local artisans, farmers and townsfolk of the Sacred Valley – not forgetting the cute alpacas and llamas.

Be mesmerised by the mother of all Inca cities, the mysterious Machu Picchu, where you'll enjoy a guided tour.

With the help of a resident musician, make your own zampona – a traditional panpipe instrument – and learn how to play it like a local.

Cusco has something for everyone, making it perfect for a family visit. A boleto touristico pass grants you access to the best sights in town.

Itinerary

Families looking for a blend of discovery and fun will love the "Peru Family Holiday." This 9-day adventure weaves together the Amazon’s wild wonders and Machu Picchu’s ancient mysteries. Stay in a jungle lodge, cruise rivers, learn archery with locals, and explore textile traditions in the Sacred Valley. A guided tour of the awe-inspiring ‘Lost City of the Inca’ crowns your journey. With activities tailored for all ages and a focus on hands-on cultural experiences, this trip’s unique selling point is its ability to bring Peru’s history and natural beauty to life for every member of the family.

day 1 - Lima

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Lima, Peru’s capital and one of South America’s most charming cities. As there's little time spent here but so much on offer, you and your family may like to arrive a few days early to see all the sights, including the chic suburb of Miraflores, Central Park and Lovers' Park. Maybe check out some of the many museums or take a short trip out of town to visit Pachacamac, an impressive archaeological site. On the first day of your trip there’s a welcome meeting at the hotel at 5 pm, after which you can get to know the other families and your leader over an optional dinner at a nearby restaurant.

included:Complimentary Arrival Transfer

accommodation:Hotel Casa Andina Select Miraflores or similar

day 2 - Amazon Jungle

Take a flight to Puerto Maldonado via Cusco this morning, where the mighty Amazon Jungle awaits. Hop in a motorised canoe and head upriver to your jungle lodge in the Madre de Dios area – don't forget to look out for wildlife along the way! After checking into your accommodation, join your leader for a short walk through the jungle to your traditional Amazonian archery lesson. There, you'll discover how the local indigenous community craft and use their bow and arrow. You and your family can have a go at hitting the targets before heading back to the lodge for a hearty dinner. After dark we'll return to the river by boat in search of caimans and other nocturnal creatures.

included:Amazon Jungle - Traditional Amazonian archery, Amazon Jungle - Caimon spotting

accommodation:Nape Lodge or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 3 - Amazon Jungle

Start the day with a big breakfast before embarking on a hike through the jungle to Tres Chimbadas Lake. Look out for colourful macaws, hoatzins, monkeys and black alligators. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of an endangered river wolf (otter)! Head back to the lodge for a rest, play and some lunch. This afternoon you'll visit a traditional medicine garden where the shaman of the community will introduce you to some plants used for healing. You and your family will have the opportunity to go to the laboratory and observe how the medicines are prepared. After dinner tonight your leader will take you on a walking tour in search of insects, amphibians, tarantulas, bats, birds and (the shy) armadillo. Listen out for the sounds of the jungle and notice the stars peeking through the trees.

included:Amazon Jungle - Medicinal garden tour, Amazon Jungle - Guided nature walk, Amazon Jungle - Hike to Tres Chimbadas Lake, Amazon Jungle - Birdwatching

accommodation:Nape Lodge or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Cusco

Transfer by boat back to Puerto Maldonado this morning and collect your bags. From here, take a short flight to Cusco and arrive in the early evening. Tonight's plans are up to you. You might like to take a walk around the delightful old city, visiting the Inca walls of the Plaza de Armas or some of the many fine churches around town, or grab dinner and relax with your new friends. Whatever you choose, be sure to take it slow as you adjust to the city's high altitude (3450 m).

accommodation:Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 5 - Cusco

Take an orientation walk through the city with your leader this morning. Along the way you'll meet up with a local musician who will show you and your family around San Blas, the artisans’ neighbourhood. Learn about the significance of music and art in Peruvian culture and history, visit their home and have a go at playing traditional drums, strings and wind instruments. You'll also be shown how to make and play your own zampona, a traditional panpipe, which you can take home with you. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Perhaps head to the local market and pick up some pastries for a picnic lunch. Or, if you're keen to brush up on your knowledge of Peruvian history before visiting Machu Picchu, why not check out some of Cusco’s excellent museums? You'll have a full Boleto Turistico (tourist ticket) which means you can access the best attractions in town. If you're still feeling adventurous you might like to climb to the top of the Inca Pachacuti Statue and enjoy the city views.

included:Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk, Cusco - Peruvian music lesson & zampona making, Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (Entrance to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco)

accommodation:Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 6 - Ollantaytambo

This morning, drive through the Sacred Valley. Known as Wilcamayo to the Incas, the valley has been a source of livelihood for the locals for hundreds of years. You’ll see maize crops covering the terraced walls and the sacred river beneath. Stop in at the Andean community of Ocotuan, located near the beautiful Piuray lagoon. There, you’ll learn about traditional textile techniques and how local women are using them to support their families. Your kids will also be able to feed llamas, alpacas and guinea pigs. Sit down for a lunch with the community, then continue to the Maras Salt Ponds, where Inca built terraces to harvest the salt from the springs. Next is a stop at Moray, where Inca built huge circular terraces to plant different crops at the optimum altitude. Finally, continue to the town of Ollantaytambo. To finish off the day’s adventures, you might like to check out the town’s fascinating archaeological site – ancient remnants of an Inca city with views over the present-day settlement.

included:Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley - weaving demonstration

accommodation:Tunupa Lodge Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 7 - Ollantaytambo

Start early this morning and board a train towards Aguas Calientes, a modern town in the cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu. The train ride will offer some unbelievable views of the Andean scenery. Then, take a short bus ride up the winding road to Machu Picchu. The ‘Lost City of the Incas’ was built around 1440 AD as a country retreat for Inca nobility, but there’s evidence that the land had been a sacred Inca site for much longer. It’s true purpose may always be a mystery since no records of the complex exist. Explore with your family around the site with a local guide learning more about these 200 or so houses and temples. Catch the bus back into Aguas Calientes and enjoy some spare time to have lunch and a look around. Then later, board the train back to Ollantaytambo and perhaps join your group for an optional dinner.

included:Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

accommodation:Tunupa Lodge Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 8 - Cusco

Enjoy a slow start to the morning with your family, then hop on a transfer back to Cusco. Arrive just after midday, and enjoy a final free afternoon. You might like to take the family to the stunning Plaza de Armas – the heart of the city, flanked by ornate churches – or the Coricancha Temple, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire. Or, you could simply take the time to sit back and relax. Later, you might like to join your group for an optional farewell dinner.

accommodation:Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 9 - Cusco

Your trip comes to an end today, and there are no activities planned. If you’d like to stay longer in this archaeological hub, just speak to your booking agent.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights), Jungle Eco-Lodge (2 nights)

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, Boat, Train, Public Bus

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Arrival TransferAmazon Jungle - Traditional Amazonian archeryAmazon Jungle - Caimon spottingAmazon Jungle - Medicinal garden tourAmazon Jungle - Guided nature walkAmazon Jungle - Hike to Tres Chimbadas LakeAmazon Jungle - BirdwatchingCusco - Leader-led orientation walkCusco - Peruvian music lesson & zampona makingCusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (Entrance to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco)Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley - weaving demonstrationMachu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

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