Peru Family - Spirit of the Incas Overview

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    • FPB
    • 4.60 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,580
      CAD $1,580
      AUD $1,535
      EUR €1,245
      GBP £959
      NZD $2,015
      ZAR R14,385
      CHF FR1,535
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-10-01 - 2014-12-31

Explore the Incan Empire and climb Machu Picchu with the family

Gaze up at Peru’s dazzling peaks and picturesque valleys to understand why the Andean mountains were sacred for the Incas. This well-paced holiday combines time in the fascinating historic cities of Lima and Cusco with time exploring some of Peru’s most amazing settings. Children will love the strange sensation on walking across islands made entirely from reeds. Enjoy a memorable train journey through the heart of the sacred valley to Machu Picchu and breathe in the magical spirit of the Incas.

  • Stroll through Lima’s historic streets
  • Adjust to the dizzy altitude of nearly 4000m
  • Meet the people who live on Lake Titicaca’s reed islands
  • Step back in time in Cusco, the capital of the Incan Empire
  • Enjoy an unforgettable train ride through the Andes
  • Be humbled by the incredible beauty of Machu Picchu
  • Relax in the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes

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Peru Family - Spirit of the Incas Summary

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Days 1-2 Lima

Lima is a large, fascinating hotchpotch of architectural styles, coastal scenes, world cuisines, impressive museums, traditional culture and modern arts and nightlife.

Days 3-4 Lake Titicaca

Puno is a colourful town on the Peruvian shores of Lake Titicaca, expect to see traditionally dressed locals, chaotic markets and, if lucky enough, even dancing in the streets.

Days 5-7 Cuzco

Cuzco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and a city with majestic architecture, impressive ruins, a lively town centre and cultural significance around every cobblestone corner.

Day 8 Machu Picchu

Built sometime in the 15th century and rediscovered in 1911, the staggering ruins of Machu Picchu were thought to be an estate for the Incan emperor, Pachacuti.

Day 9 Aguas Calientes/Cuzco

Sitting at the base of Machu Picchu in a picturesque valley, Aguas Calientes takes its name from the numerous hot springs that are dotted throughout the area.

Day 10 Cuzco

A World Heritage site set amongst red-green hills with ruins scattered close by, Cuzco is impressive in every way - be it history, culture, nightlife or architecture.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Lima, Peru
  • Finish:

    Cuzco, Peru
  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 20
  • Ages:

    Min 7
  • Meals:

    9 breakfasts, 0 dinners
  • Accommodation:

    Hostel (1 nt), Hotel (8 nts)
  • Transport:

    Boat, Minibus, Plane, Train
  • Included activities:

    Lake Titicaca & Uros boat trip, Machu Picchu Day Trip

  • Notes:

    Minimum age for children on this trip is 7 years old.
    A discount of 5% applies on this trip to children 11 or younger at the time of travel.

  • Total price from

    USD $1,580
    CAD $1,580
    AUD $1,535
    EUR €1,245
    GBP £959
    NZD $2,015
    ZAR R14,385
    CHF FR1,535
    *
    Price information
  • Per day from:

    USD $158
    CAD $158
    AUD $153
    EUR €124
    GBP £95
    NZD $201
    ZAR R1,438
    CHF FR153
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About Peru

    • 10
    • FPB
    • 4.60 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,580
      CAD $1,580
      AUD $1,535
      EUR €1,245
      GBP £959
      NZD $2,015
      ZAR R14,385
      CHF FR1,535
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Explorer, Family
    • Original
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