Peru Family Holiday

Intrepid Travel · 9 days
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
Peru Family Holiday
9 Days
From AUD $3895
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


 (20 reviews)

Peru Family Holiday

Peru Family Holiday

Intrepid Travel · 9 days
4.2
20 Reviews
Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Moderate

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

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.

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (8), Lunch (4), Dinner (3)
Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights), Jungle Eco-Lodge (2 nights)

Highlights

  • Spend two nights at an eco-lodge in the Amazon Jungle. Choose from a range of onsite activities including wildlife trails, kayaking, birdwatching and night-time boat rides to see caimans.
  • Meet with an Indigenous community in the Sacred Valley. Join the local families for lunch and get hands-on with traditional bracelet-making, then take a chocolate-making workshop at a social enterprise.
  • Take part in a family-friendly science challenge that combines learning and hands-on fun at the Moray archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Maras Salt Ponds.
  • Explore the ancient wonder of Machu Picchu on a guided tour. Opt in for a one-day Inca Trail trekking adventure to reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for an iconic view over this incredible site.
  • Make your own zampona – a traditional panpipe instrument – with the help of a resident musician and learn how to play it like a local.
Peru Family Holiday

Trip Details

Duration

9 days

Transportation

Private vehicle, Plane, Boat, Train, Public Bus

Guide Language

English

Starts

Lima, Peru

Finishes

Cusco, Peru

Accommodations

Moderate

Travel Style

Family, Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Lima
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Lima, Peru’s capital and one of South America’s most charming cities. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be met by an Intrepid representative and transferred to your hotel. 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. Maybe check out some of the many museums or take a short trip out of town to visit Pachacamac, an impressive archaeological site. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 4 pm to meet your local leader and the other families in your group. After, follow your leader on an orientation walk through Miraflores, strolling along the lively Avenida Larco until you reach Parque Salazar, where you’ll find a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Here, your leader will share the story of Paddington Bear, inspired by the real Andean bears that live in Peru. The kids will love learning about the real-world inspiration behind this classic children’s story, and you’ll get some great family photos with the ocean as your backdrop. Continue walking along the Miraflores Boardwalk to the famous Parque del Amor. This evening, get to know the other families over a welcome dinner.

Included Activities:

  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Lima - Orientation walk in Miraflores

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 Urban Adventures (minimum 2 participants) (39 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Aloft Lima Miraflores Hotel (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Amazon Jungle
This morning, transfer from your hotel to the airport for a flight to Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to the mighty Amazon Jungle. When you arrive, hop in a motorboat and travel along the Tambopata River to reach your jungle lodge for the next two nights – don't forget to look out for wildlife along the way! After checking into your accommodation, start exploring – depending on the season, you’ll be able to choose from a range of activities like guided nature walks, birdwatching at the Sotupa clay lick, kayaking and paddleboarding. This evening, you can opt in to a boat ride in search of white, black, dwarf and smooth-fronted caimans in the river, keeping your eyes peeled for the glow of these remarkable creatures’ eyes in the darkness. Alternatively, you could go on a guided night walk to see monkeys, opossums, porcupines, pink-footed tarantulas, wolf spiders, cat-eyed snakes and more as you listen to the night-time sounds of the jungle. Speak to your leader about what activities are on offer to help you make the most of your first day in the Amazon.

Included Activities:

  • Amazon Jungle - Caimon spotting

Accommodation:

  • Andean Wings Sotupa Eco Lodge (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Amazon Jungle
Wake up surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest and get ready for another day full of jungle activities. You could head out for a bike ride, do some fruit-picking at the local orchard or get your hands dirty by helping to plant trees around the area. Maybe go for an introductory walk, where a nature guide will teach you and the kids about the tropical forest ecosystem and the history of the Madre de Dios region, pointing out medicinal plants and colourful wildlife along the way like butterflies, monkeys, bamboo frogs and toucans. If the birdlife particularly captures you and the kids’ curiosity, you can do some birdwatching at the clay lick, where you can see chestnut-fronted macaws, blue-winged macaws, dusky-headed parakeets and blue-headed parrots. If you’d prefer to get out onto the water instead, you could take a leisurely boat ride or do some kayaking, making stops to swim at the beaches along the banks of the river. Today, you’ll also visit the Amazon Shelter – an animal refuge rehabilitating animals like howler and capuchin monkeys, deer, peccaries, tapir and birds like macaws and parakeets.

Included Activities:

  • Amazon Jungle - Kayaking
  • Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
  • Amazon Jungle - Amazon Shelter refuge
  • Amazon Jungle - Bird watching at the clay lick

Accommodation:

  • Andean Wings Sotupa Eco Lodge (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Transfer back to Puerto Maldonado this morning. From here, take a short flight to Cusco. When you arrive, you’ll continue to the Sacred Valley by private vehicle. Along the way, visit an Andean community where you'll be warmly welcomed by the local families for lunch. Here, you and the kids will try your hand at making your own bracelets using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. This fun, hands-on activity will allow you to connect with the local families and gain an insight into Andean craftsmanship and culture, plus you’ll get to take home a beautiful keepsake from your visit. When you arrive in the Sacred Valley, be sure to take it easy while you adjust to the high altitude.

Included Activities:

  • Sacred Valley - Amaru Community visit

Accommodation:

  • Tierra Viva Sacred Valley (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: Sacred Valley
Journey through the striking landscapes of the Sacred Valley this morning, making your first stop at the archaeological site of Moray. Known for its distinct circular terraces, this site is believed to have been used as an experimental farm by the Incas more than 500 years ago. Take part in a family-friendly science challenge that brings ancient engineering to life. You and the kids will use illustrated maps to work through activities that help you understand how the temperature changes across the terrace levels. Next, head to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Maras Salt Ponds. Take in views of a striking valley covered in thousands of multi-coloured salt pools that have been harvested since Inca times. Your science challenge continues with a hands-on look at how sunlight transforms water into the famous Peruvian pink salt. For lunch, you’ll visit AMA – a restaurant and social enterprise providing training and employment to vulnerable local women. You’ll also take part in a chocolate-making workshop here, where you’ll turn cacao beans into your own sweet creation.

Included Activities:

  • Sacred Valley - Mini Scientist Challenge
  • Sacred Valley - Moray archaeological site
  • Sacred Valley - Chocolate Workshop at AMA Social Enterprise
  • Sacred Valley - Maras Salt Ponds

Accommodation:

  • Tierra Viva Sacred Valley (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: Aguas Calientes
This morning, drive through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo to board a scenic train to Aguas Calientes – a town within the cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu. The train ride will offer some incredible views of the Andean scenery, descending along the edge of the Urubamba River to reach the cloud forest. The afternoon is free for you to relax and explore this charming mountain town at your own pace. Alternatively, if you’re up for an active adventure, there’s the option to take a one-day trek along the Inca Trail instead of taking the train. You’ll set off for the trek from Ollantaytambo, accompanied by an expert trekking guide who will share insights into the history and engineering behind the stone pathways that line the trail. The trek will finish at the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for one of the most iconic views of Machu Picchu, then you’ll rejoin your group in Aguas Calientes later today.

Optional Activities:

  • 1 Day Inca Trail guided hike (465 USD)

Accommodation:

  • El Mapi by Inkaterra Hotel (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: Cusco
This morning, take a bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 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. Its true purpose may always be a mystery, since no written records of the complex exist. Explore the site with a local guide, learning more about the 200 or so houses and temples and taking in the scenery. Catch the bus back into Aguas Calientes and enjoy some free time to have lunch and explore. In the afternoon, board the train back to Ollantaytambo, then continue to Cusco (3400 m) by private vehicle, arriving in the early evening.

Included Activities:

  • Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Accommodation:

  • Nodo Cusco Garcilazo Hotel (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
8
Day 8: Cusco
Take an orientation walk with your leader this morning to get your bearings in this historic Andean capital. 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 and string 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 free for you to relax and explore Cusco. Maybe head to the local market and pick up some pastries for a picnic lunch. If you're still feeling adventurous, you might like to climb to the top of the Pachacuti Statue and enjoy the city views.

Included Activities:

  • Cusco - Peruvian music lesson & zampona making
  • Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

Accommodation:

  • Nodo Cusco Garcilazo Hotel (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)
9
Day 9: Cusco
With no further activities planned, your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you’d like to extend your stay in this archaeological hub, and it’s highly recommended you do, just speak to your booking agent.

Optional Activities:

  • Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) (85 USD)
  • Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline (95 USD)
  • Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) (130 USD)
  • Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) (100 USD)
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $3,895
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 9 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Get set for a nine-day family adventure that combines the wonders of the Amazon Jungle with the fascinating history of Machu Picchu.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Jun 2027

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.5
Jonathan
Traveled, July 2023

07/30/2023

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.

4.0
Emily
Traveled, August 2022

08/22/2022

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!

Tour Operator

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