Peru Family Holiday

Peru Family Holiday

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Peru Family Holiday

9 Days Starting in Lima and ending in Cusco

Visiting: Lima, Amazon Jungle, Cusco, Ollantaytambo

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

GGFB

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

2-12

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $2860

NB: Prices correct on 02-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Get set for a nine-day family adventure that combines the wonders of the Amazon Jungle with the fascinating history of Machu Picchu. Along with the young ones you’ll stay in a jungle lodge, cruise along rivers, go searching for animals and take a traditional Amazonian archery lesson. Head into the Sacred Valley, stopping in at a local community to learn about textile techniques (and for a photo op or two with some llamas). Then reach the dazzling peaks of Machu Picchu, taking a guided tour to learn about the ‘Lost City of the Inca’. Peru’s is sure to leave an impression on the whole family!

Highlights

  • Hike jungle trails in search of monkeys, parrots, otters and caimans and sleep in a nature lodge lit by candles and kerosene lamps.

  • 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.

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

Itinerary

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Day 1: Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation: Hotel Casa Andina Select Miraflores or similar

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 Activities:
-Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Optional Activities:
-Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
-Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee
-Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants)

Day 2: Amazon Jungle

Location: Amazon Jungle

Accommodation: Nape Lodge or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

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 Activities:
-Amazon Jungle - Traditional Amazonian archery
-Amazon Jungle - Caimon spotting

Day 3: Amazon Jungle

Location: Amazon Jungle

Accommodation: Nape Lodge or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

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

Day 4: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

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).

Day 5: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

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

Optional Activities:
-Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants)
-Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class

Day 6: Ollantaytambo

Location: Ollantaytambo

Accommodation: Tunupa Lodge Hotel or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

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 Activities:
-Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley - weaving demonstration

Day 7: Ollantaytambo

Location: Ollantaytambo

Accommodation: Tunupa Lodge Hotel or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

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 the upper terrace with your family first, then take a tour of the ruins 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. Later, board the train back to Ollantaytambo and perhaps join your group for an optional dinner.

Included Activities:
-Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Day 8: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

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.

Optional Activities:
-Ollantaytambo - Archaelogical site entrance and guided tour - Free

Day 9: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: breaksfast

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.

Optional Activities:
-Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants)
-Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants)
-Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline
-Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class
-Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants)
-Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants)

What's Included

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

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

  • Amazon Jungle - Traditional Amazonian archery

  • Amazon Jungle - Caimon spotting

  • Amazon Jungle - Medicinal garden tour

  • Amazon Jungle - Guided nature walk

  • Amazon Jungle - Hike to Tres Chimbadas Lake

  • Amazon Jungle - Birdwatching

  • Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

  • Cusco - Peruvian music lesson & zampona making

  • Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (Entrance to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco)

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Amazon Jungle - Traditional Amazonian archery
  • Amazon Jungle - Caimon spotting
  • Amazon Jungle - Medicinal garden tour
  • Amazon Jungle - Guided nature walk
  • Amazon Jungle - Hike to Tres Chimbadas Lake
  • Amazon Jungle - Birdwatching
  • Cusco - Orientation Walk
  • Cusco - Peruvian music lesson & zampona making
  • Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (Entrance to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco)
  • Pisac - Archaeological site of Pisac
  • Pisac - Awanancancha llama farm visit
  • Pisac - Weaving demonstration
  • Ollantaytambo - Archaelogical site entrance and guided tour
  • Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Transport

  • Private vehicle , Plane , Boat , Train , Public Bus

Accommodation

  • GENERAL ROOMING CONFIGURATIONS:
  • Family of two - All family groupings of two will be put into a twin room.
  • Family of three - Wherever possible we will put you in a triple room. Please be aware that in a handful of places triple rooms are in short supply. This means that, in practice, a triple room will often simply be a twin room with a mattress on the floor or a further bed squashed in. Where it is impossible to provide a triple room, you will have to decide which of your party takes the single room.
  • Family of four or more - You will most likely stay in two twin rooms. If and wherever possible we will aim put you in a quadruple room. Whilst we will do our very best to ensure that families are roomed close together (in some cases, we can arrange adjoining rooms), we can’t guarantee this. Most family holidays occur during peak season and we sometimes have little to no control over where you will be put. You need to come prepared for this.
  • PERU
  • Due to local energy supply and infrastructure issues, please be prepared for some cold showers while travelling in Peru.

Important Information

  • 1. This trip is for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
  • 2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
  • 3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
  • 4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 and 3 (Jungle Lodge) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
  • 5. Full passport details are necessary for all passengers when booking, but it's especially important for those aged 17 and under (at the time of entering Machu Picchu) due to the varied rates of tickets which are dependent on the child's age and require accurate information.
  • 6. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
  • 7. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 5 pm on Day 1 in Lima. This trip ends on Day 9 and you are free to leave at any time.

Mode of Transport

  • Boat , Plane , Private vehicle , Train

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.

    According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the Itinerary for details.

    Temperatures in the Amazon can fluctuate from daytime humidity to night-time chill. Insects, especially mosquitoes, are common. We recommend tropical-strength insect repellent and light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs, with warmer layers for the evening.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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    Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.

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    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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