Peru Holidays
Family Tour: Modern Lima, Rainforest, Colonial Cities and Andean Cultures
Ninos Incas Family Tour - 14 Night Itinerary
A family-oriented tour of Peru: discover ancient cultures, mountain landscapes and the diversity of the Amazon rainforest with your young explorers.
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Tour Route
- Lima - 2 Nights
- Amazon Lodge - 3 Nights
- Sacred Valley - 4 Nights
- Machu Picchu - 1 Night
- Cusco & Lima - 3 Nights
- Return via Lima - 1 Night
Travel Highlights
- A specially designed tour of Peru for families, with suitable excursions and not too much travelling
- Exploring Andean Mountain landscapes, ancient civilisations, Cusco and the Sacred Valley
- Fire their imaginations at Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas
- Discover the exuberance and diversity of nature in the Amazon Rainforest
- With good hotels, trains and short internal flights, Peru offers an amazing adventure, in a country of living history full of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy
- Meet up with a local Peruvian family in Cusco
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of route, duration, flights, hotels, transport and excursions.
Tour Itinerary
Lima - 2 Nights
Day 1 - Fly to Lima
Day 2 - Arrive in Lima
Day 3 - Optional tours and excursions
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Fly to Lima
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Lima.
Friday, 11 October 2024
Guided tour of Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast. In the afternoon, we take a guided tour of Lima, entirely tailored to your family interests. Suggested sights to visit include the Presidential Palace, Plaza San Martín and the Larco Herrera Museum, with a fabulous collection of ancient artefacts from all over Peru.
Saturday, 12 October 2024
Optional tours and excursions
Today, enjoy a choice of optional guided tours, including: a tour to the Pachacamac ruins, a sacred and ceremonial site dating back to the beginnings of Christianity; a culinary tour of Lima by night; a full day visit and flight over the Nazca Lines - incredible geoglyph figures of animals, birds and geometric figures etched in the desert; a visit to the Paracas Islands; or a walking tour discovering Lima's wonderful array of street food.
Allpa
Lima - Tourist Hotel
This small contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access to local conveniences such as restaurants and shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern although simple in character, and all with modern amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning and private facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving international dishes.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Casa Andina Private Collection
Lima - First Hotel
The stylish Casa Andina Private Collection is located in the heart of Miraflores, close to many excellent restaurants. The 148 rooms are furnished in the modern European style, with modern amenities and private facilities. There is a lounge, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, and adjoining sandwich cafe for light snacks.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Country Club
Lima - Deluxe Hotel
Located just 7 miles from the international airport in the exclusive residential area of San Isidro with a pleasant view overlooking Lima Golf Club.
Opened in 1927 and declared a Peruvian Cultural Monument, the historic Country Club offers luxurious and lavish accommodation in single or double air conditioned rooms equipped with cable TV, minibar and internet access. Each room is adorned with traditional Andean textiles. Dine in the award-winning hotel restaurant or enjoy a cold drink at the bar. For something light try the hotel snack bar. Work out in the hotel gym or take a leisurely swim in the pool. Guests interested in golf can gain access to Lima Golf Club.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Amazon Lodge - 3 Nights
Day 4 - Experience the mighty Amazon
Day 5 - Explore the rainforest
Day 6 - Riverboat wildlife adventure
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Sunday, 13 October 2024
Experience the mighty Amazon
Today we take a flight over the Andean mountains to the Amazon basin towards Puerto Maldonado. Nothing can prepare you for the excitement you will feel arriving in the vast, green wilderness - the lungs of the world. On arrival you will be taken to the pier on the Tambopata river to board a motorised canoe for a short journey to your Amazon Lodge, where we stay for 3 nights in thatched-roof wooden bungalows (with netting and private facilities) on a full board basis including daily excursions. Rest of today is spent at your lodge where you can relax. The days ahead will be one of the most stimulating and memorable experiences you will ever have and one your family will treasure forever.
Monday, 14 October 2024
Explore the rainforest
Up early this morning to discover the rainforest waking up. Hear the sounds of the bird and other wildlife and observe and understand the unique flora and fauna of the rainforest. Admire gigantic trees stretching high above. Later today, we visit a local village and get an insight to how these local tribes live. Opportunity for the family to kayak on the river, go fishing or relax at the lodge. This evening, experience the rainforest at night with your local guide.
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Riverboat wildlife adventure
We take to the water today in a combination of motorised river boats and local canoes. We explore the tributaries of the river which depending on the time of year you visit may be flooded (a fascinating experience). Look out for howler monkeys, macaws and caiman.
Posada Amazonas
Tambopata Amazon Lodges - Tourist Lodge
Posada Amazonas is a 30-bedroom rainforest lodge perfect for your first taste of the Amazon’s natural wonders. Despite being relatively close to Puerto Maldonado, the Posada Amazonas offers ample opportunities to see wildlife such as squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, parrots and macaws. Native guides and naturalists are always on hand to answer your questions about the rainforest ecosystem or the local community.
The comfort rooms have lovely, varnished tropical hardwood floors, are 45 square meters, and have an open verandah that looks out into a roadless, wild tropical rainforest preserve. They are available as singles, doubles or twins, and each is equipped with a mosquito net over large, comfortable beds, two hypoallergenic pillows per person, a hammock, and a reading table.
Refugio Amazonas
Tambopata Amazon Lodges - First Lodge
Refugio Amazonas is a 32-bedroom lodge four hours from the Puerto Maldonado airport. It is ideal for science enthusiasts, soft adventurers and families. Refugio Amazonas is located in a 200-hectare private reserve within the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve.
With varnished tropical hardwood floors, rooms are 45 square meters, and have an open verandah that looks out into a roadless, wild tropical rainforest preserve. They are equipped with a mosquito net over large, comfortable beds, two hypoallergenic pillows per person, a hammock, and a reading table. All rooms have electricity 3 times per day and guests are offered an eco-friendly toiletries kit upon arrival.
Reserva Amazonica
Tambopata Amazon Lodges - Deluxe Lodge
The wildlife in the area is remarkable, from giant and colourful macaws, to toucans, parrots, tapirs, tamarind monkeys, owls, Southern Amazon Red squirrels, as well as a large variety of monkeys. Reserva Amazonica also holds the world record for ant species in a single place (362 species).
The lodge offers spacious facilities and well-equipped private cabins, guaranteeing guests an authentic, safe and comfortable stay in the rainforest, combining cozy accommodations with warm hospitality, a dedication to conservation and the opportunity to discover magnificent naturally camouflaged wildlife in the jungle.
The lodge boasts 30 private cabanas and 3 suites built with local materials in native style. Service areas are located in a two story wooden pavilion with a cathedral ceiling housing the dining room, bar, the main lounge and a mezzanine over looking the rainforest, where visitors can relax while contemplating the unique scenery.
Each day and evening there are excursions on offer, both along the river tributaries and along the paths in the forest. Night excursions are also a possibility. As well as viewing the native wildlife, guests also learn about the medicinal properties of the plants endemic to the area and learn more about life in the Amazon. There are also evening presentations.
Included Entrance Fee to the Tambopata Research Center. All meals are included (drinks are extra), as are explorations part of your itinerary (and additional ones are payable locally). Please note that guests can take a maximum of 10kg to the lodge, the rest can be left in the lodge's office in Puerto Maldonado.
Sacred Valley - 4 Nights
Day 7 - Travel to the Sacred Valley
Day 8 - Discover the Sacred Valley
Day 9 - Choose your own family adventure
Day 10 - Trekking in the Sacred Valley
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Travel to the Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco, high in the mountains and transfer to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" staying for four nights in the heartland of the Inca Empire. Rest of the day relaxing at your chosen hotel.
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Discover the Sacred Valley
Today we take a full day guided tour of the Sacred Valley including Chinchero local market, the Moray ruins, the extra-ordinary Maras pre-Inca salt pans, the fortress of Ollantaytambo and the ruins at Pisac. We end the day admiring the spectacular sunset at the ruins overlooking the valley. Lunch is included today.
Friday, 18 October 2024
Choose you own family adventure
The Sacred Valley offers a wide variety of activities for adults, teenagers and children to enjoy including walks in the countryside, mountain biking, river rafting and horse riding.
Saturday, 19 October 2024
Trekking in the Sacred Valley
Take an optional guided trek in the fabled hills of the Sacred Valley, or relax at your hotel.
Pakaritampu
Sacred Valley of the Incas - Tourist Hotel
The Pakaritampu Hotel is located in Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley; ideally situated for exploring the Sacred Valley, starting the Inca Trail, and taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The hotel has large gardens hosting a variety of local plants and flowers and is a series of four separate buildings, built according to the architectural style of Cuzco. From the hotel you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Ollantaytambo ruins. Each of the 37 rooms features its own private bathroom facilities and telephone. The hotel has a cosy living room with open fire, a reading room, restaurant and bar. There is also internet access and laundry service.
Accommodation includes room and breakfast.
Rio Sagrado
Sacred Valley of the Incas - Deluxe Hotel
North of Cuzco City, along the shoreline of the Urubamba River, lays the region properly baptized as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, lands where mysterious mountains seem to still guard ancient and lost temples built for the Inca sun god Wiraqocha. Centrally located 3.2 kilometers from the Town of Urubamba, 15 minutes away from the gateway to the eternal citadel of Machu Picchu (Ollantaytambo Train Station) and along a sensuous curvature of the Urubamba River shoreline, Rio Sagrado Hotel, Villas & Spa stands united with the mystique of the holy valley.
This luxury hotel offers 13 Deluxe Suites, 8 Junior Suites equipped with queen or king size beds, direct dial and international telephone, large dresser, hair dryer, steam shower, private exterior terrace and heated wooden floors. Although accommodation in the hotel includes room and breakfast you will want to dine at a choice of two restaurants, one overlooking the Urubamba River.
Rio Sagrado also offers two-story riverfront villas which have accomplished refined functionality and comfort for up to eight guests. Envisioned as a getaway dream home, the villas have been conditioned with all necessary home amenities, services and comforts. Each villa comes with a personal housekeeper fit to treat guests with freshly prepared native breakfasts, afternoon snacks or homemade specialty dinners, as wells as grocery shopping, bartending and translation service while travelling.
Explora Valle Sagrado
Sacred Valley of the Incas - Deluxe Hotel
Part of the Explora group of lodges the Valle Sagrado lodge offers all you would expect of a luxury hotel with a design inspired by the local environment and culture. Located in a secluded hacienda and ancient corn plantation, amidst the mountains that were once the centre of the Inca Empire, it includes all meals, drinks and a complete program of in-depth walks and excursions to explore the whole area.
Machu Picchu - 1 Night
Day 11 - Guided tour of Machu Picchu
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- Accommodation
Sunday, 20 October 2024
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Travel aboard the "Vistadome" train from the Sacred Valley to the Aguas Calientes village located at the foot of Machu Picchu. This is a spectacular journey through a dramatic and changing landscape with some fantastic views. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will be met by your guide and travel via a winding road up the mountain before finally glimpsing the magical site of Machu Picchu. You will be given a guided tour of the site to learn about the history and culture of the Incas. Staying for 1 night in the valley bellow.
El Mapi
Machu Picchu - Tourist Hotel
A smart and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes); the perfect spot to start enjoying a once in lifetime experience to the Citadel of Machu Picchu: the Lost City of the Incas. El Mapi hotel is located just a few steps from the main square and the train station, this hotel of only 48 rooms, offers its guests the opportunity to admire and interact with the picturesque Andean town of Machu Picchu town. The hotel welcomes all of its guests with great service in a friendly and cozy environment. With all the facilities in mind, the rooms are modern equipped with two twins or one king bed, 100% cotton sheets, down duvets covers, 32'' TV and cable, hair dryers and naturally scented toiletries.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Machu Picchu - First Hotel
Conveniently located next to the train station in Aguas Calientes, all cabanas have spacious rooms with en-suete bathrooms and are set amongst dense vegetation with gardens spread through the grounds, linked by winding paths. there is a restaurant & bar, a spa, walks and an orchid trail, that combined with the lush vegetation of the grounds, create a sense of tranquility & relaxation.
Sanctuary Lodge, Belmond Hotels
Machu Picchu - Deluxe Lodge
Set in its own gardens and the only hotel in such close proximity to the magical ruins, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers twenty-nine well-appointed rooms and two suites. Also located just outside the gates to the Lost city of the Incas, this beautiful hotel is the only one to command views of the site. An Orient Express owned hotel, the service is impeccable and the food is excellent. Accommodation includes room, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In nearby Aguas Calientes hot springs you can enjoy a soothing bath at the end of a long day of exploring. Enjoy lunch in the cafeteria overlooking the citadel of Machu Picchu, where you can choose from a wide variety of dishes and enjoy a spectacular view. There is also an indoor dining room where a delicious breakfast buffet and international cuisineare available.
The Lodge has 31 rooms and one suite, bar, restaurant, self service autlet and a cliffhanging snack bar, with one of tha best views of the Sacred Mountain. All rooms have Television, laundry service, mini bar, Idd telephone.
Cusco & Lima - 3 Nights
Day 12 - Explore Machu Picchu and travel to Cusco
Day 13 - Guided tour of Cusco and family cultural exchange
Day 14 - At leisure in Cusco
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- Accommodation
Monday, 21 October 2024
Explore Machu Picchu and travel to Cusco
The morning is free to explore Machu Picchu. You may wish to climb Huayna Picchu, a steep climb but well worth it for the fantastic views of the valley and a different perspective of Machu Picchu. Alternatively, there is a gentle climb, back along the Inca Trail, to Intipunku the Gate of the Sun and the first sight one has of the complex if walking the Inca Trail. In the afternoon you travel to Cusco for a 3 night stay.
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Guided tour of Cusco and family cultural exchange
Today enjoy a guided tour of Cusco based on your family's interests, including local markets, the cathedral and the huge Inca fortresses of Sacsayhuaman and Kenko outside the city. Our guide is also able to arrange for your family to meet a local Peruvian family with children of similar ages, for a fascinating cultural exchange. Please note this service must be booked in advance with your travel advisor in the UK.
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
At leisure in Cusco
At leisure in Cusco to explore the city on an optional extra excursion, or simply to relax and enjoy the surroundings and atmosphere of this magnificent city.
Maytaq Wasin
Cusco - Tourist Hotel
Situated in the heart of the Incan empire, only a few steps away from the main plaza, the Maytaq Wasin Hotel is contemporary in design, boasts high ceiling and plenty of natural light. There is a shaded terrace with views of the hills and chic common areas with modern decor. The hotel is only 150 metres from the Inca Museum and steps away from the main Plaza de Armas.
Public areas include an open rooftop terrace, lounge, restaurant and bar. Free Wi-Fi is available.
The well-appointed rooms have twin/double beds, cable TV and private bathoom with shower.
The rates are on a room and breakfast basis.
Costa Del Sol Picoaga
Cusco - First Hotel
The Costa Del Sol Picoaga Hotel occupies an original Colonial mansion built for a Spanish nobleman, shown in its stonework arches and large courtyard. Located just 2 minutes from the main square, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city. The 70 rooms are well decorated, comfortable and modern, all with private facilities.
Accommodation is on a room and breakfast basis.
La Casona
Cusco - Luxury Hotel
Enjoy superb cuisine, elegant furnishings, attentive service and spacious rooms in the first luxury boutique hotel in Cusco, with a unique mix of culture and tradition. Carefully restored from its former life as a 16th century mansion, La Casona presents modern luxury without sacrificing authenticity. Eleven spacious suites surround a sumptuous courtyard. Contemporary amenities create the ambience of comfort and exclusivity enjoyed by residents in centuries past.
The hotel has a restaurant, bar, spa and free Wi-Fi. The air-conditioned rooms have private bathroom, TV, minibar and a seating area. Each room features dark wood sculpted panels, elegant furniture, deep burgundy sofas and rich rugs and fabrics.
The rates include daily buffet breakfast with regional products.
Return via Lima - 1 Night
Day 15 - Fly to Lima
Day 16 - Lima and flight home
Day 17 - Arrive in the UK
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Fly to Lima
We fly to Lima in the afternoon for a final night in Peru. Perhaps enjoy an increasingly popular fusion restaurant in the evening. It is possible to add the Inca Trail trek to this itinerary on days 10-13 - please ask for details and a quote.
Friday, 25 October 2024
Lima and flight home
The morning and afternoon today is at leisure in Lima, before catching the early evening overnight flight home. Or alternatively, you can extend your holiday to include Inca trail trekking or a visit to the Galapagos islands.
Saturday, 26 October 2024
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Allpa
Lima - Tourist Hotel
This small contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access to local conveniences such as restaurants and shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern although simple in character, and all with modern amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning and private facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving international dishes.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Casa Andina Private Collection
Lima - First Hotel
The stylish Casa Andina Private Collection is located in the heart of Miraflores, close to many excellent restaurants. The 148 rooms are furnished in the modern European style, with modern amenities and private facilities. There is a lounge, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, and adjoining sandwich cafe for light snacks.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Country Club
Lima - Deluxe Hotel
Located just 7 miles from the international airport in the exclusive residential area of San Isidro with a pleasant view overlooking Lima Golf Club.
Opened in 1927 and declared a Peruvian Cultural Monument, the historic Country Club offers luxurious and lavish accommodation in single or double air conditioned rooms equipped with cable TV, minibar and internet access. Each room is adorned with traditional Andean textiles. Dine in the award-winning hotel restaurant or enjoy a cold drink at the bar. For something light try the hotel snack bar. Work out in the hotel gym or take a leisurely swim in the pool. Guests interested in golf can gain access to Lima Golf Club.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Price Guidelines
Season | Low Season | High Season |
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Travel Dates | 29 Dec-27 Jun, 16 Aug -28 Now | 28 Jun-15 Aug, 29 Nov-28 Dec |
Room Arrangement | Tourist | Tourist |
Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | £3,777 | £4,248 |
Prices are a guideline and per person. Please request a quote for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 17 Days/14 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
- Children aged 7-11 have a 20% reduction when sharing a room.
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