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Peru Family Journey: Nature & Adventure

Lima - Cusco - Valle Sagrado
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
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From 1785 USD per person
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About the trip

Discover Peru on a 7-day family-friendly journey combining culture, interactive experiences, and light adventure. Explore Lima through engaging museum programs and the Magic Water Circuit, discover the Sacred Valley and its Andean landscapes, enjoy a guided Stand Up Paddle experience at Piuray Lagoon, and visit Machu Picchu. Along the way, uncover Cusco’s cultural heritage, get creative during a chocolate workshop, and enjoy hands-on experiences designed to keep both kids and adults engaged.

Transfer Lima Airport / Lima Hotel

Upon arrival in Lima, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred in private service to your hotel. Settle in and get ready to begin your family adventure through Peru.

Welcome to Lima!

Welcome to Lima, Peru’s vibrant coastal capital, where centuries of history meet modern city life. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Lima offers a fascinating mix of colonial architecture, contemporary neighborhoods, and lively cultural experiences.

Explore the historic center, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or discover the colorful districts of Miraflores and Barranco, known for their parks, ocean views, art, and creative atmosphere. As the gastronomic capital of South America, Lima is also the perfect place for your family to start discovering the diverse flavors and traditions of Peru.

Lima

Time to Explore the City 

Today, discover the many faces of Lima on a family-friendly tour that combines the city’s modern districts with its fascinating colonial heritage. Begin in Miraflores and San Isidro, where contemporary architecture, green spaces, and coastal views showcase Lima’s modern side. Continue towards the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing landmarks such as the Museum of Italian Art, Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, and Plaza San Martín.

Explore the historic center on foot, with the Main Square as your starting point. Admire the Government Palace, Cathedral, and Archbishop’s Palace before visiting the Convent of Santo Domingo, an important religious and historical landmark that houses the relics of three Peruvian saints: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres, and San Juan Macías.

The experience continues at the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, home to one of Peru’s most important collections of pre-Hispanic art, with nearly 45,000 pieces representing ancient cultures, particularly the Mochica civilization. Discover beautifully crafted jewellery and textiles, explore the museum’s unique open storage rooms, and learn more about the fascinating world of ancient Peru.

After the visit, return to your hotel.

Half-Day Secrets of Ancient Peru at Larco Museum 

For a more interactive experience, spend a half-day discovering the fascinating world of ancient Peru at the Larco Museum. Accompanied by experienced educational curators trained in heritage interpretation, your family will explore the museum through activities specially designed for different age groups.

Choose the program that best suits your children:

Gods of Ancient Peru – Ages 3–12
Travel back in time to discover the powerful gods worshipped in pre-Columbian Peru. Children explore the museum, recreate a ceremonial scene, and create their own headdresses inspired by divine attributes.

Fruits of Ancient Peru – Ages 3–6
Discover the fruits that ancient Peruvians domesticated thousands of years ago. Explore the museum’s storage rooms, play games, listen to stories, and create your own ceramic artwork.

The Journeys of Ai Apaec – Ages 7–12
Follow the adventures of Ai Apaec, the mythical Mochica hero who battles creatures from the sea and the underworld. Children take part in a treasure hunt, examine archaeological objects, recreate scenes from his adventures, and design their own comic strip.

Half-Day Magic Water Circuit

Continue your family exploration of Lima with a visit to the Magic Water Circuit, one of the city’s most popular attractions and a Guinness World Record holder for the largest fountain complex in the world.

Discover spectacular fountains and interactive attractions, including the Magic Fountain, with its impressive 80-metre-high water jet, the Tunnel of Surprises, Dream Maze, and Children’s Fountain. Along the way, admire the park’s sculptures, monuments, and ornamental fountains.

The experience culminates with the Fantasy Fountain show, an entertaining combination of water, lights, music, and projected images that brings elements of Peruvian culture to life.

After the visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Sacred Valley

Transfer Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley

At the specified time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, stop at the Sulca Museum, where you will discover Peru’s rich textile heritage through a fascinating collection inspired by pre-Columbian, Inca, colonial, and contemporary cultures. Learn about the ancestral techniques still used to create these unique pieces before continuing through the spectacular Andean landscapes towards your hotel.

Half-Day Ancestral Cultures at the Inkariy Museum

Today, discover the fascinating history of ancient Peru on a family-friendly visit to the Inkariy Museum, located between Pisac and Urubamba in the Sacred Valley.

Through modern exhibitions, life-size recreations, detailed scale models, and archaeological artifacts, the museum brings the country’s most important pre-Hispanic civilizations to life. Travel through thousands of years of history, discovering the cultures of Caral, Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Lambayeque, Chimú, and Inca.

Learn how these civilizations lived, what they believed in, and how their knowledge, traditions, and achievements contributed to the cultural heritage of Peru. The museum’s engaging displays make it an excellent way for both children and adults to connect with the country’s ancient history.

After the visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Sacred Valley

Full-Day Stand Up Paddle Adventure

Today, embark on a refreshing family adventure at Piuray Lagoon, a beautiful natural reservoir located in Chinchero, just outside Cusco. Surrounded by spectacular Andean landscapes and snow-capped mountains, this peaceful setting is the perfect place to enjoy nature and try something new together.

Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome snack while taking in the scenery. After a short stretching session and a briefing on paddling techniques and safety, you will receive all the necessary equipment before heading onto the water.

Accompanied by an experienced guide throughout the activity, paddle across the calm waters of Piuray Lagoon, which has supplied water to Cusco since Inca times. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and spectacular mountain views as you explore the lagoon from a different perspective.

For those looking for a deeper connection with the surroundings, the experience can also include a breathing session and the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the lagoon’s cool waters.

After the adventure, enjoy a well-deserved lunch before returning to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Full-Day Machu Picchu Experience

Today, embark on one of the most exciting days of your family journey: a visit to Machu Picchu, the legendary Inca citadel surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Andes.

At the specified time, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the train station. The scenic journey to Aguas Calientes is an experience in itself, with breathtaking views of majestic mountains, the Vilcanota River, and traditional Andean villages along the way.

Upon arrival, continue towards Machu Picchu and explore its ancient ruins with your guide. Discover the history, mysteries, and remarkable achievements of the Inca civilization while taking in the extraordinary landscapes surrounding the citadel.

After your visit, return to Aguas Calientes and enjoy some free time to have lunch and explore the town before boarding the train back to the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Transfer Sacred Valley Train Station / Cusco Hotel

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from the Sacred Valley train station to your hotel in Cusco, where you can relax after an unforgettable day exploring Machu Picchu.

Cusco

Half-Day City Tour, San Pedro Market & Nearby Ruins

Today, discover the fascinating contrasts of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin at San Pedro Market, where the colorful stalls offer an authentic glimpse into the flavors, products, and everyday traditions of modern Cusco.

Continue to the Koricancha Temple, once an important Inca palace and ceremonial centre dedicated to the Sun God, where Inca and colonial history come together. Then head into the hills above the city to explore Sacsayhuamán, an impressive example of Inca engineering and military architecture, followed by Q’enqo, an archaeological site where important rituals and ceremonies were once performed.

Finish your exploration at the Plaza de Armas, Cusco’s historic main square, where you will admire the city’s magnificent cathedral and surrounding colonial architecture. After the tour, return to your hotel.

Half-Day Chocolate Workshop at Chocomuseo

In the afternoon, enjoy a fun and hands-on chocolate-making workshop at Chocomuseo. Discover the fascinating world of Peruvian cocoa as you learn about different varieties and take part in the process from bean to chocolate.

Roast and grind cocoa beans before mixing them with sugar to create your own chocolate. Then let your creativity take over by choosing from a variety of ingredients, such as coconut, orange peel, chilli, nuts, and dried fruits, to personalise your creation.

At the end of the workshop, taste the chocolate you made yourself and take home a delicious souvenir of your time in Cusco.

Farewell to Peru

At the specified time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Cusco Airport for your departure.

As your family adventure through Peru comes to an end, take with you unforgettable memories of ancient Inca cities, Andean landscapes, local traditions, hands-on cultural experiences, and the magical world of Machu Picchu. From Lima to the Sacred Valley and Cusco, every experience has offered a new way to discover Peru together.

Included

  • 2 Nights in Lima
  • 2 Nights in Valle Sagrado
  • 2 Nights in Cusco
  • Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tours described in the itinerary.
  • Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Family Trips: Prices are per person, based on 4 people traveling together in double occupancy. Single rates are available on request. Teen and child rates may apply depending on your custom itinerary and the selected hotel category; please request a quote from your travel advisor.

Not Included

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  • International or Domestic Flights (quoted separated if requested).
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  • Hotels, transfers, tours and other services not described in the itinerary.