Peru Family Experience
Experience Overview
Every traveller should visit Peru at some point. Introduce your kids to it early through this comprehensive trip that bundles the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and more into nine life-changing days. You’ll spend two nights at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon learning about the wildlife from naturalists before exploring the Urubamba Valley, gazing awestruck at Machu Picchu and interacting with the locals in Cusco and Lima. Peru will stick with your children long after they’ve stopped being kids.
Highlights
- Search for wildlife along the Amazon River
- Explore the mysterious Inca ruins at Machu Picchu
- Sample the seafood in Lima
Trip Details
Product Code: 2866
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private van, boat, plane
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget, Family
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SPFA
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: Lima, Peru
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
- Amazon Jungle stay at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon (2 nts)
- Guided excursions with naturalists
- Rubber boot use
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), G Lodge Amazon (2 nts)
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private van, boat, plane
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,987 ($332 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2: Lima/Tambopata
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized canoe to the comfortable, intimate, and exclusive G Lodge Amazon. Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes, and treetop towers.
Fly from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata rainforest area, which holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.
Explore the jungle with local guides before flying to Cusco, located high in the Andes. Depending on flight arrival times, enjoy either a boxed lunch aboard the boat or lunch upon arrival at the lodge. Rubber boots are provided at the lodge.
Day 3: Tambopata
Enjoy visits to oxbow lakes and small clay licks to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area's rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques. Be prepared to go early morning or evening to avoid the heat of midday. Enjoy a leisurely pace – the trip requires some walking, but nothing too strenuous.
Day 4: Tambopata/Cusco
Boat transfer to Puerto Maldonado for a flight to Cusco. Explore the many plazas, ruins, shops, and markets during free time.
Transfer by boat, then take a morning flight high into the Andes and the heart of Inca territory to Cusco. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and getting to know the city. Cusco is the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city, and the hub of the South American travel network.
Day 5: Cusco/Aguas Calientes
Travel to Ollantaytambo making a stop along the way to the Caccaccollo and the Planeterra Women's Weaving co-op. Here your family can meet the women who are part of the co-op and learn about traditional weaving methods. Once in Ollantaytambo catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Settle in and explore the town, taking time to look at the local handicrafts.
Transfer to Ollantaytambo, the town and fortress are strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River valley. This major ruin site is known as the best surviving example of Inca urban planning and engineering. It is admired for its huge steep terraces guarding the Inca Fortress and for being one of the few places where the Spanish lost a major battle during the conquest.
Take a scenic train to get to Aguas Calientes villages, passing by beautiful Urubamba Valley.
Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu with a local guide. Transfer back to Cusco by train and van.
Enjoy the unique experience of visiting the historic spiritual centre of the Incas, the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins and have the opportunity to soak in the nearby thermal baths. Return by train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy and then transfer by van to Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco
Visit the Chocolate Museum in Cusco and learn all about the history and origin story behind the truffle. Enjoy a hands-on demonstration and make your own sweet dessert. After, spend a free afternoon in Cusco. Choose to visit museums or the famous Sacsayhuaman ruins that tower over the city.
Every year, Cusco attracts thousands of travellers who come to delve into its noble but tragic past. It is the perfect base for optional explorations around the city and area as well as a range of outdoor activities. Relax and explore this fascinating city, and take time to acclimatize to the high altitude.
Day 8: Cusco/Lima
Enjoy the morning in Cusco before flying to Lima. Opt for a traditional dinner.
The evening is the last chance for a dinner with our group. Peruvian food is now becoming world renowned. Opt to try some delicious ceviche, juicy lomo saltado, or perhaps guinea pig. Adults might want to try the famous Pisco sour, but this drink is definitely not for the kids.
Day 9: Lima
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Rachel M. - Traveled, July 2024
We had an amazing experience in Peru. This was definitely a bucket list trip for us, as it included Macchu PIccu. We also enjoyed our stay in the Amazon and hope to return to the Amazon in the future to further explore. Cusco was also a fun city, and we ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Eric M. - Traveled, July 2024
We had a great trip and really enjoyed spending time with the other travelers and our CEO.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Kathryn J. - Traveled, July 2024
We wanted a family vacation, but with an only child, we wanted her to have the opportunity to spend time with other kids. The G Adventures Family Experience was the perfect solution! Knowing the other groups in the tour would have children was exciting a...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Donal C. - Traveled, July 2024
It was a wonderful experience. Gloria made it great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/11/2024
Priya K. - Traveled, June 2024
Our family of three (including our 1 2 year old daughter) had a wonderful time with G Adventures during our trip to Peru. Our CEO, Gloria was very nice and organized. The other families in the tour were also very friendly and all the kids got along great...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Aditya K. - Traveled, June 2024
This was our first time doing the G Adventures family tour and our first visit to South America. Overall, it was very well organized and we enjoyed every bit of it. We had a wonderful guide (Gloria) and a great set of families to share memories with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Sally S. - Traveled, April 2024
Great adventure. Enjoyed it very much.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/15/2024
Briana C. - Traveled, April 2024
A supportive fun family tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/13/2024
Rita A. - Traveled, March 2024
This trip to Peru effectively, safely and easily allowed us to experience some highlights of Peru. G-adventures takes the hard work of planning out of our hands and the CEO that travels with us provides insight, support and fun with the adventure. We tra...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/30/2024
Nelda T. - Traveled, March 2024
Great experience and highly recommended. So glad that you do not exclude almost 90 year oldies.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/27/2024
Ruth T. - Traveled, March 2024
All of my expectations were met and exceded. Great blend of activity and relaxation, learning and fun. A million thank yous for what you provide and for how you give back to the communities and the earth!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2024
Sasikhan G. - Traveled, March 2024
Great trip for the family. Amazing local guides. Dealing with the head office was unpleasant and communication prior to the departure was lacking.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2024
Brad M. - Traveled, January 2024
We had a fantastic trip and have been raving about it to others since we returned. We would love to do another family trip with G Adventures in the future.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/30/2024
Clayton C. - Traveled, December 2023
Being with other families was amazing - we had a mother and daughter (daughter was 17) - our family of 3 (our son is 9) - a family of four with a 9 year old girl and 85 year old grandmother (who was amazing!) - family of five with a boy who was our son&#...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/08/2024
Emily M. - Traveled, December 2023
G Adventures delivered in every way. Easy to communicate with from start to finish. Everything was well planned and executed and we had an incredible vacation. We loved the family style of travel with out kids, we were the only family in our group who...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/04/2024
Melissa M. - Traveled, December 2023
An stress free way to visit the jungle and MachuPichu in Peru.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Julia P. - Traveled, August 2024
Superb trip! Loved the Amazon experience, loved the Andes and Machu Picchu!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/31/2024
Brenda S. - Traveled, August 2024
This was a wonderful trip for our family. The hotels, the restaurants and places we were taken to, and the activities were all representative of the Peruvian cultures. We will forever treasure the memories we made.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2024
Ariel H. - Traveled, August 2024
Excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/14/2024
Aaron C. - Traveled, August 2024
Excellent, however I wish the travel agent would have given accurate information about the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/13/2024
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