PERU AS A FAMILY, EXPANDED HORIZONS FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
17D/16N

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A discovery tour adapted to the tastes of young and old for a family trip to Peru.

Trip information

Tour title

Peru as a family, expanded horizons for your children.

Duration

17D/16N

Country visited

Peru

Regions crossed

Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco

Highlights

Cusco landscapes, cusco foods, paracas, huacachina.

Best time to come

All year.

Flights number

2 flights

Accomodation

14 nights in 3 *
1 night in accomodation at your own expense.
2 nights in homestay

Meals included

Total meals included : 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 dinner

Altitude max

4138 m a.s.l. / 13576 ft a.s.l.

Distance covered

2919.4 km / 1814 mi (* as the crow flies)

Difficulty

Intermediate.

Recommended age

+12

Itinerary

1: Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores
2: Miraflores
3: Miraflores - Paracas
4: Paracas - Huacachina
5: Huacachina - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Arequipa
6: Arequipa - Salinas Aguada Blanca - Pampa Cañahuas - Coporaque
7: Coporaque - Valle del Colca - Chivay - Puno
8: Puno - Taquile - Amantaní
9: Amantaní - Uros Titino - Puno
10: Puno - Cusco
11: Cusco
12: Cusco - Saysaywaman - Cusco
13: Cusco - Chinchero - Salineras de Maras - Moray - Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo
14: Machupicchu Pueblo - Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo
15: Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Awanakancha
16: Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores
17: Miraflores - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

Program details

Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores

Start of our services.

Arrival in Lima, reception at the airport, and transfer to your hotel in the beautiful Miraflores district.

Meals on your own.

Meals included : None

Accommodation :

Hotel Tambo - 3* - Avenida La Paz 1276 - Miraflores
https://www.amaru.com

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 93 m a.s.l. / 305 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores : 14.3 km /8.9 mi (road)

Total distance : 14.3 km / 8.9 mi

Miraflores

This day will be full of surprises for kids and parents alike. Perhaps, like us, you'll have the chance to meet Superman in Lima!

In the morning, explore downtown Lima and its surroundings: Plaza San Martín, Jirón de la Unión (which connects to Plaza de Armas), Lima City Hall, the Cathedral, and the Convent of San Francisco.

In the afternoon, head to the San Miguel neighborhood to visit Peru's first zoo, home to a variety of animal species, each as extravagant as the next. You'll also find endemic animal and plant species found only in Latin America.

Meals on your own.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Tambo - 3* - Avenida La Paz 1276 - Miraflores
https://www.amaru.com

Altitude

Altitude min : 93 m a.s.l. / 305 ft a.s.l.

Miraflores - Paracas

Early in the morning, departure by private transport for Paracas.

Stop at the Paracas Candelabra and cruise to the Ballestas Islands, a protected area and breeding ground for thousands of sea lions and seabirds.

After visiting the islands, enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Chaco Port and the opportunity to taste typical Peruvian dishes.

Transfer and check-in at the hotel.

The rest of the afternoon will be free to enjoy the wonderful beaches of Paracas.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel El Emancipador - 3* - Avenida Los Libertadores, Buena Vista, El Carmen, Paraca - Paracas

Altitudes

Altitude min : 7 m a.s.l. / 23 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 93 m a.s.l. / 305 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Miraflores - Paracas : 208.5 km /129.6 mi (road)

Total distance : 208.5 km / 129.6 mi

Paracas - Huacachina

In the morning, head to the Huacachina Oasis for an exceptional day in the heart of the Peruvian desert.

In the afternoon, a dune buggy and sandboarding excursion will take you to the sunset over the surrounding dunes...

An extraordinary experience to share with the family.

Meals on your own.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel DM Hoteles Mossone Ica - 3* - Balneario de la Huacachina s/n, Ica - Huacachina
https://dmhoteles.pe

Altitudes

Altitude min : 7 m a.s.l. / 23 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 403 m a.s.l. / 1322 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Paracas - Huacachina : 59.5 km /37 mi (road)

Total distance : 59.5 km / 37 mi

Huacachina - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Arequipa

Early in the morning, depart by private transport to Lima for your Lima-Arequipa connection, scheduled for early afternoon.

Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the hotel.

Meals on your own.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Conde de Lemos Arequipa - 3* - Calle Simón Bolívar, San Lázaro, Arequipa - Arequipa
http://www.condelemosinn.com

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 2350 m a.s.l. / 7710 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Huacachina - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez : 272.2 km /169.1 mi (road)
Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Arequipa : 773.4 km /480.6 mi (flight)

Total distance : 1045.6 km / 649.7 mi

Arequipa - Salinas Aguada Blanca - Pampa Cañahuas - Coporaque

Visite de la ville d'Arequipa.

In the morning, a tour of the White City will be planned, with a visit to the Plaza de Armas, the Society of Jesus, the Convent of Santa Catalina, and the city's viewpoints, accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

In the afternoon, depart Arequipa by private transportation with an English-speaking guide, along the road leading to the Colca Canyon. Passing through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a nature reserve for vicuñas and other Andean camelids, the tour continues through the Pampa Cañahuas area, with a stop in Patapampa, a village located at an altitude of 4,900 m.

Arrival in Chivay and a visit to the market, followed by transfer to the village of Coporaque, a few kilometers away.

Welcome to the family, settling in, and shared dinner.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Pozo del Cielo - 3* - Chusna Pampa, Puente El Inca, Coporaque, Caylloma, Arequipa - Coporaque
https://www.pozodelcielo.com.pe

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2350 m a.s.l. / 7710 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 4138 m a.s.l. / 13576 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Arequipa - Salinas Aguada Blanca : 46.2 km /28.7 mi (road)
Salinas Aguada Blanca - Pampa Cañahuas : 14.8 km /9.2 mi (road)
Pampa Cañahuas - Coporaque : 53.8 km /33.4 mi (road)

Total distance : 114.7 km / 71.3 mi

Coporaque - Valle del Colca - Chivay - Puno

Breakfast and last moments with the family. Then, travel to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor to fully appreciate the depths of the Colca Canyon.

A visit to the site will allow you to admire the flight of condors. Afterward, return to Chivay, passing the Antahuilque viewpoints, the pre-Inca cemetery with hanging tombs of Choquetico, and the traditional villages of Maca and Yanque.

After lunch, travel to Puno by private transportation with a guide.

Arrival in Puno and check-in at the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Conde de Lemos Puno - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Puno
https://www.condelemosinn.com/puno/?lang=fr

Altitudes

Altitude min : 1997 m a.s.l. / 6552 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3848 m a.s.l. / 12625 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Coporaque - Valle del Colca : 43.3 km /26.9 mi (road)
Valle del Colca - Chivay : 48.1 km /29.9 mi (road)
Chivay - Puno : 170 km /105.6 mi (road)

Total distance : 261.4 km / 162.4 mi

Puno - Taquile - Amantaní

Visiting Lake Titicaca.

In the morning, transfer to the port of Puno. Sail to Taquile Island, a privileged place thanks to its archaeological remains, places of worship, festivals, and rituals.

Taquile Island is also known for its textile art, present in the daily lives of men and women of all ages.

Welcome by the island's inhabitants and enjoy a delicious meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Continue the tour across Lake Titicaca to Amantaní Island.

Arrival on the island and welcome by your host family.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation :

Homestay

Altitudes

Altitude min : 3848 m a.s.l. / 12625 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3925 m a.s.l. / 12877 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Puno - Taquile : 37.5 km /23.3 mi (boat)
Taquile - Amantaní : 13.5 km /8.4 mi (boat)

Total distance : 51.1 km / 31.8 mi

Amantaní - Uros Titino - Puno

Return to Puno.

After a hearty traditional breakfast shared with your host family, explore the island and hike the Pachapapa and Pachamama hills, accompanied by your guide.

Then, you will set sail by boat to the Uros Islands. You will quickly learn how these floating islands are built.

Return to Puno at your hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Conde de Lemos Puno - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Puno
https://www.condelemosinn.com/puno/?lang=fr

Altitudes

Altitude min : 3818 m a.s.l. / 12526 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3878 m a.s.l. / 12723 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Amantaní - Uros Titino : 31.6 km /19.6 mi (boat)
Uros Titino - Puno : 8.5 km /5.3 mi (road)

Total distance : 40 km / 24.9 mi

Puno - Cusco

In the morning, depart by private transport for Cusco.

The journey takes place across the Altiplano until the Raya Pass.

Arrival in Sicuani, meet your guide, and enjoy lunch.

Several visits are planned along the way: Raqchi and the Church of Andahuaylillas, the Sistine Chapel of Latin America.

Arrival in Cusco at the end of the day, followed by a welcome and transfer to the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3848 m a.s.l. / 12625 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Puno - Cusco : 332.8 km /206.8 mi (road)

Total distance : 332.8 km / 206.8 mi

Cusco

Free time in Cuzco to stroll through the charming streets of this ancient city.

In the afternoon, a visit to the Chocolate Museum is scheduled. The idea of this activity is to explain the process of making chocolate and its history.

Children and adults will be able to participate in this workshop by making their own chocolate.

Then will come the most awaited moment: the chocolate tasting.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitude

Altitude min : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Cusco - Saysaywaman - Cusco

Visit to the site of Saqsaywaman, an imposing megalithic stone structure that was the main temple of HananQosqo (Cusco from above).

The whole family will enjoy the natural slides of the site.

Back to Cusco, city tour: the typical neighborhood of San Blas, passing by the Stone of the 12 Angles and the Plaza de Armas.

Visit to the Qorikancha, ancient Temple of the Sun, and the Cathedral.

Rest of the time at leisure.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3570 m a.s.l. / 11713 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Saysaywaman : 1.1 km /0.7 mi (road)
Saysaywaman - Cusco : 1.1 km /0.7 mi (road)

Total distance : 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

Cusco - Chinchero - Salineras de Maras - Moray - Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo

Visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Departure by private transport to the village of Chinchero, mostly indigenous.

The excursion continues to the salt mines of Maras. This unique spectacle brilliantly shows the human ingenuity involved in the creation of an open-air salt mine at an altitude of over 3,000 meters.

Then, visit to the site of Moray, probably an agricultural laboratory that was once used to acclimatize the products.

Arrival in Ollantaytambo (no visit this day).

Departure by train from Ollantaytambo station to Machupicchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) in the afternoon.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Flower's House - 3* - Calle Kory Wakanki B-9 esquina, Ca. Wuyñay Wayna, Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu pueblo

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3714 m a.s.l. / 12185 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Chinchero : 16 km /9.9 mi (road)
Chinchero - Salineras de Maras : 15.4 km /9.6 mi (road)
Salineras de Maras - Moray : 5.4 km /3.4 mi (road)
Moray - Ollantaytambo : 10.7 km /6.6 mi (road)
Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo : 30.6 km /19 mi (train)

Total distance : 78.2 km / 48.6 mi

Machupicchu Pueblo - Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo

Climb the archaeological site and enjoy a guided tour to understand what this mysterious city may have looked like during the Inca era.

After the tour, you'll have free time to wander its narrow streets. Spend the entire day exploring the site.

Descend to Machu Picchu Pueblo on foot or by bus, at your own pace. In the afternoon or early evening, take the train to Ollantaytambo.

Arrive in Ollantaytambo and check in at your hotel.

Option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Please inform us in advance when planning your trip.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Sol Natura - 3* - Avenida Ferrocarril 633, Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo
https://solnaturahotel.com/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Machupicchu Pueblo - Machupicchu : 2.3 km /1.4 mi (road)
Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo : 2.3 km /1.4 mi (train)
Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo : 30.6 km /19 mi (train)

Total distance : 35.2 km / 21.9 mi

Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Awanakancha

Knowing Pisaq and Awanacancha.

After a restful night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, you'll meet your guide and driver to depart for Pisaq. The road skirts the valley, and the landscapes are completely different.

Arrive in Pisaq: Visit the ruins and the artisan market. The area's extraordinary agricultural complex faces east to maximize sunlight for the crops.

Continue your tour to the Awana Kancha Center, a complex home to numerous camelids (llamas, alpacas, etc.). This will be an opportunity to observe these Andean animals up close.

Return to Cusco in the late afternoon.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Homestay

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3513 m a.s.l. / 11526 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Ollantaytambo - Pisac : 48.2 km /30 mi (road)
Pisac - Awanakancha : 6.7 km /4.2 mi (road)

Total distance : 54.9 km / 34.1 mi

Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores

Last moments to enjoy the city of Cusco before your flight to Lima.

Arrival in Lima, welcome, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, transfer by private transport to the Water Park.

The park circuit offers a breathtaking nighttime show. This circuit of 13 controlled fountains emits synchronized light displays. The Water Park is an extraordinary place for a true visual spectacle. It will amaze the whole family.

Return to the hotel by private transport after the visit.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Tambo - 3* - Avenida La Paz 1276 - Miraflores
https://www.amaru.com

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez : 581.5 km /361.3 mi (flight)
Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores : 14.3 km /8.9 mi (road)

Total distance : 595.7 km / 370.2 mi

Miraflores - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

Free day in Lima to enjoy Peru and its magic a little longer.

Transfer to the airport 4 hours before your international flight departure.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Accomodation at your own expense.

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 93 m a.s.l. / 305 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Miraflores - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez : 14.3 km /8.9 mi (road)

Total distance : 14.3 km / 8.9 mi

Included

All domestic transportation: domestic flights, transfers, boats, local or private buses, and the listed trains, unless otherwise specified.
Hotels according to the category indicated by the small stars at the end of each day. The hotels suggested in the day-by-day program are subject to availability. In case of unavailability, an equivalent hotel may be offered.
All site entrance fees, unless otherwise noted.
English-speaking guide service for tours, unless specified otherwise.
Meals indicated as included.
All breakfasts.