Experience 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 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1855
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle,Plane,Boat,Train,Public Bus
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: GGFB
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: Cusco, Peru
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (8), Lunch (3), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights),Jungle Eco-Lodge (2 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $2,572 ($286 /day)
Itinerary
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 (20 PEN)
- Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) (39 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa Andina Select Miraflores or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
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
Accommodation:
- Nape Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
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
Accommodation:
- Nape Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
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) (57 USD)
- Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class (70 USD)
Accommodation:
- Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
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
Accommodation:
- Tunupa Lodge Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
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
Accommodation:
- Tunupa Lodge Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
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
Accommodation:
- Taypikala Cusco Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
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) (57 USD)
- Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) (85 USD)
- Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline (95 USD)
- Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class (70 USD)
- Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) (130 USD)
- Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) (100 USD)
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Jonathan - Traveled, July 2023
We travelled to Peru as a family of 4 (children aged 6 and 9). There is a good reason why this trip receives 5* reviews and we fully agree with that! A magical trip with a wonderful guide (Paul) that we will never forget.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/30/2023
Emily - Traveled, August 2022
This was our first family group trip and we couldn’t recommend it more. Intrepid made it so easy, fun, and educational. Paul was the best guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2022
Lise - Traveled, August 2022
Our family tour of Peru was amazing. Our guide Paulie went above and beyond to make the trip magical. The trip was really well organised and run and our two children (7&9) had the best time. We would recommend this trip time and again!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2022
Lisa - Traveled, March 2024
My 83 year old mother attended this family tour. We all had a great time. Most importantly, though she was able to do just about everything, her pace was slow. Our tour director made sure she had the time and support she needed to enjoy every aspect of this trip. Mauchu Picchu is evert but as wonderful and amazing as you think it is. If Interpid made it possible for my mom to do this trip you can do it too!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/08/2024
David - Traveled, December 2023
This was my 2nd Intrepid trip. Both were excellent. A distinctive feature is connecting with local people and learning something of their life and history. Even better is sharing this with children in places they could never see otherwise.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/06/2024
Emma - Traveled, August 2023
The trip was perfect for our family, it was very well organized and all the activities were appealing to both parents and children. Our trip leader, Luis, was excellent and ensured we were all well taken care of. Macchi Picchu was without doubt the highlight
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Mychal - Traveled, July 2023
This was our first international trip with our kids who are age 6 and eight, and they had an absolute blast and the sets the stage for being able to take another one with them.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2023
Katherine - Traveled, August 2022
A great trip to take with kids. There is no way I could have handled all the logistics around multiple stops alone and still enjoyed the trip. . Luckily I didn’t have to, because Intrepid planned a great itinerary, and our guide Carmen was amazing! I’d definitely recommend this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2022
Caroline - Traveled, July 2022
We would definately recommend the Peru family trip. We found there to be the perfect balance of activities and down time. Thoroughly enjoyed the music session and the jungle time and found all of our guides extremely friendly, approachable and knowledgeable where nothing was too much trouble.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/13/2022
Laura - Traveled, July 2022
This trip was a once in a lifetime memorable experience! So glad we did this trip with Intrepid. I can't rave enough about the amazing education we received on the history of this beautiful country, and its culture, ecology, language, and native people. Our 6 year old had a blast and so did her parents! All the experiences and destinations were made exceptional by our wonderful tour leader, guide, interpretor, Luiz G!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2022
Erika - Traveled, July 2022
The Peru Family holiday was amazing. We went with our teenage boys and they loved it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/01/2022
Walter - Traveled, July 2022
Our Peru trip was fantastic! The history we learned of the various cultures and places we visited was excellent. Our tour guide was excellent and made the trip even more special!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/26/2022
Louise - Traveled, April 2022
A wonderful family adventure with so much to offer. From the Amazon to the charming Cusco city and magical Machu Picchu this trip is one for families with a sense of adventure and wanting to explore nature as well as culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/19/2022
Debra - Traveled, July 2024
We traveled on a family trip to Peru. I could not recommend this trip more. It catered for everyone and we had a wonderful time learning, seeing Peru and understanding why the Peruvian people are justifiably proud of their country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
Margot - Traveled, July 2024
Peru is a beautiful country that everyone should see at least once in their life. The nature is phenomenal. You get to explore and learn how the people live ( for example visit a local community). Even with the ages gaps, as a teen i had so much fun and made great memories. 100% recommend :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Simon - Traveled, July 2024
A great, fun and fast paced way to experience Peru! Our guide, Paul, really brought the country to life. From start to finish we were taken care of and now have a newfound appreciation of the country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Deanna - Traveled, July 2023
The Peru family trip exceeded my expectations! We traveled with our 6 & 8 year old, and our Trip Leader, Sally L, was above and beyond remarkable from start to finish. The itinerary was varied, kept our kids engaged and was a wonderful choice for our kiddos first international trip! What a wonderful country and experience! Note to be prepared for hydration and altitude and cautious with food/water.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Chelsea - Traveled, July 2023
We went on this tour with our boys (8 and 10). They were the perfect age for it. It was great to see alot of Peru in a short time! There were early wake ups but definitely worth it! The Amazon lodge is remote so expect to "rough it" a little bit but the rest of the accommodations were very comfortable. My family of 4 did get split up into 2 rooms (next door) but we enjoyed. Our tour leader Sally was beyond AMAZING and literally made our trip! She took such good care of us and made our trip stress free! We also felt very safe in Peru and would not hesitate to go back!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/02/2023
Robert - Traveled, April 2023
Our Intrepid tour to Peru was great, we saw alot, learned alot, ate local, it was a great time for myself, my wife and our 2 sons. Tour Leader Sally is the BEST!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/02/2023
Nolan - Traveled, July 2023
I am 10 years old and I really enjoyed this trip it was fun and exciting. I really enjoyed machu picchu and seeing the incan ruins in general. In conclusion It was fun and exciting you should go on this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/08/2023
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