Peru Family Journey: Machu Picchu to the Amazon

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10 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

20 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Lima, Peru

Ends

Lima, Peru

Highlights

Venture into mysterious Machu Picchu.

exploring Inca ruins and hiking the surrounding slopes in search of stunning views.

Visit a women’s weaving cooperative and a community-run restaurant to experience Andean culture.

Discover the biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon.

exploring rainforest trails.

oxbow lakes.

and treetop canopies.

Learn about the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere while peering through telescopes at the Cusco Planetarium.

oxbow lakes.

and treetop canopies.

Learn about the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere while peering through telescopes at the Cusco Planetarium.

Itinerary

Introduce your family to Peru’s wonders on the Peru Family Journey: Machu Picchu to the Amazon tour—a 10-day adventure fusing history, culture, and wildlife. From the vibrant streets of Lima and Cusco to the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu and the lush Amazon rainforest, experience Andean markets, train journeys into the mountains, and rainforest eco-lodges alive with monkeys and toucans. With moderate activities, this trip is ideal for curious families and travelers seeking variety. The USP? Its seamless combination of archaeological marvels and rainforest exploration, offering a comprehensive taste of Peru’s magic.

day 1 - Lima

Welcome to Lima–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.

Accomodation:Hotel Antigua Miraflores (or similar)

Transport:Airport Transfer

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) , Lima City Tour

day 2 - Lima/Sacred Valley of the Inca

Board an early flight to Cusco, the gateway to Peru's Inca heartland. Take in spectacular Andean scenery as we drive north into Urubamba Valley—also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Arrive at Piuray Lake, an azure oasis framed by snowcapped peaks. Enjoy a lakeside lunch and soak up free time amid the mountain views. Continue to your hotel and settle in before dinner.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Hotel Mabey Urubamba (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr

Included Activity:Piuray Lake Picnic

day 3 - Sacred Valley of the Inca

Begin the Day with a visit to a G Adventures–supported women’s weaving cooperative, where we’ll observe traditional weaving and dying techniques and meet some of the weavers. Next, test your Spanish skills as you bargain with vendors at the famed Pisac Market—a wonderland of colorful Quechua handicrafts. Break for a farm-to-table lunch at the G Adventures–supported Parwa Community Restaurant, tasting Peruvian dishes while learning how this resident-run restaurant helps fund community projects. In the afternoon, opt to relax at our hotel or visit the Inca ruins of Moray and the salt pans of Maras.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Hotel Mabey Urubamba (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr

Included Activities:Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley

Optional Activities:Moray and Maras Salt Mines Excursion Tour these unique Inca ruins consisting of circular terraces and a sophisticated irrigation system. Learn about the history of this fascinating site – speculation has it that it was an Inca agriculture experiment station. Visit the impressive Maras Salt Mines, after Moray. See thousands of individual ancient salt pools spilling over a hillside. Learn about the different varieties of salt, and try the renowned pink salt, famous worldwide.

day 4 - Sacred Valley of the Inca/Aguas Calientes

Explore the former Inca stronghold of Ollantaytambo, stepping back in time amid ancient terraces, storehouses, and an enormous temple-fortress. Then hop aboard a train for the journey through the Urubamba Valley to the end of the line: Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled beneath Machu Picchu. The afternoon is free for optional excursions, including a visit to a butterfly farm or to the nearby hot springs.

Meal:Breakfast

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr, Train Duration : 1.5 hr

Included Activity:Ollantaytambo Ruins Guided Tour

Optional Activities:Mandor Waterfall Hike Head out on a nature walk to Mandor Waterfall with your CEO. See how many different types of butterflies you can spot along the way. Enjoy the waterfall set in lush green jungle before returning to Aguas Calientes., Hot Springs Visit Soak your sore muscles in the local hot springs for which the town, Aguas Calientes, was originally named.

day 5 - Machu Picchu

Rise and shine! After a light breakfast, head to Machu Picchu to see the citadel in the early morning light, before the crowds arrive. Spend the morning exploring the ruins with our guides and pondering the mysteries of this “lost” city of the Inca, forgotten at the Spanish conquest and rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham with support from National Geographic. This afternoon, return by train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Taypikala Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Local Bus Duration : 0.25 hr, Train Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 31 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 60 km

Included Activity:Machu Picchu Guided Tour

day 6 - Cusco

Set out to explore the beautiful streets and plazas of Cusco, once lavishly adorned with Inca gold that was stolen by the Spanish during the conquest. Visit the sprawling San Pedro Market, where you’ll find everything from pickled snakes to savory tamales, and visit the Machu Picchu Museum to see an array of Inca artifacts that were discovered at Machu Picchu. Later, enjoy a star-filled evening at the Cusco Planetarium, learning about the importance of astronomy to the ancient Inca and peering at the glittering night sky through high-powered telescopes.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Taypikala Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:Cusco City Tour, Machu Picchu Museum Visit, Cusco Planetarium

Optional Activities:Cusco city tour with Sacsaywayman , Chocolate Making Workshop Get familiar with cacao, learn how it grows, how it’s harvested, how it gets made into chocolate, and its importance to the Inca. After, make your own chocolates to take home with you and enjoy a delicious souvenir.

day 7 - Cusco/Tambopata National Reserve

Today, we set out to discover a wilder side of Peru! Catch a morning flight to Puerto Maldonado, then continue by motorized canoe along the Tambopata River to our jungle lodge in the Amazon rainforest. Have lunch on board the boat and keep an eye out for wildlife and birds along the way. Upon arrival, settle into your thatched lodging, situated near Tambopata National Reserve—a biodiversity hotspot. In the afternoon, join a naturalist guide to seek out the wildlife of the rainforest—from colorful butterflies to huge spiders—and learn the uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques.
En route, spot bird species typical of the local river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.

Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals' extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources.

The lodge itself combines local architectural style and materials with low-impact, eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds, flush toilets, and showers (with solar-heated hot water). Please bring a small battery powered lantern or flashlight.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Tambopata Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.0 hr, Motorized Canoe Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

Included Activity:Wildlife-spotting Night Walk

day 8 - Tambopata National Reserve

Grab your binoculars and head out with naturalist guides to explore the rainforest’s complex ecosystems. Search the forest canopy where colorful toucans, boisterous howler monkeys, and sloths may be spotted. Hike to an oxbow lake, and paddle dugout canoes to glimpse river otters, turtles, and, if we’re lucky, an anaconda or two! This evening we’ll venture out in a motorized canoe to spot the jungle’s elusive nocturnal species. If we're lucky we'll spot caimans, the smaller cousins of alligators, hiding along the muddy banks.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Tambopata Lodge (or similar)

Included Activities:Jungle Excursions, Caiman-Spotting Cruise

day 9 - Tambopata National Reserve/Lima

Enjoy a final breakfast at our lodge, then board a motorized canoe and return upriver to Puerto Maldonado. Fly to Lima and check in to our hotel. This evening, celebrate our adventure at the farewell dinner.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hotel Antigua Miraflores (or similar)

Transport:Motorized Canoe Duration : 3.0 hr, Plane Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr

day 10 - Lima

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

Peru Family Journey: Machu Picchu to the Amazon

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts), Amazon Lodge (2 nts)

Meals

9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD240-315 for meals not included.

Transport

Private van, plane, train, boatAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cusco Planetarium, CuscoYour G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, CcaccaccolloYour G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, LamayYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Family Journeys Moment: Piuray Lake Picnic, Piuray LakeArrival transferSacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo ruinsGuided tour of Machu PicchuSan Pedro Market visitMachu Picchu Museum visitThree-day (2 nts) excursion to an Amazon rainforest lodgeAll tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterageInternal flights

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