Educational, active and exciting for travellers of any age, this 10-day Peru family adventure packs in the essential highlights of Peru.
Day 1 Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2 Cuzco
Take an early morning fight to Cuzco, where your local guide will meet you, and transfer you to the hotel. Relax or explore the Incan spiritual sites of Sacsayhuaman and Tambo Machay.
Day 3 Aguas Calientes
Board an early morning train with your guide and wind through the Urubamba Valley towards Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Archaeology buffs can visit Machu Picchu independently before your guided tour the following morning. Wander the local market or take a dip in the nearby hot springs.
Day 4 Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Rise early to visit Machu Picchu in the early morning light; this is the best time to view the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Walk through the site before the majority of other tourists arrive at midday, while your local guide provides a detailed interpretation of Incan history.
Day 5 Cuzco
With a friendly, colonial atmosphere, Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking are possible options.
Day 6-8 Amazon Jungle (3B,3L,3D)
Fly from the high Andes to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area, world record holder for the most bird sightings in one area. Explore the jungle with expert local guides.
Day 9 Lima
Fly to Lima for one final night in the City of Kings.
Day 10 Depart Lima