9 Days | Explore Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle on a family adventure
Get set for a nine-day family adventure that combines the wonders of the Amazon Jungle with the fascinating history of Machu Picchu. Along with the young ones you’ll stay in a jungle lodge, cruise along rivers, go searching for animals and take a traditional Amazonian archery lesson. Head into the Sacred Valley, stopping in at a local community to learn about textile techniques (and for a photo op or two with some llamas). Then reach the dazzling peaks of Machu Picchu, taking a guided tour to learn about the ‘Lost City of the Inca’. Peru’s is sure to leave an impression on the whole family!
Trip overview
- Start
- Lima, Peru
- Finish
- Cusco, Peru
- Theme
- Family
- Destinations
- Peru
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 5
- Group size
- Min 2 - Max 16
- Trip code
- GGFB
- Hike along Amazon trails in search of monkeys, parrots, otters and caimans and stay in a tranquil jungle lodge for two nights.
- Meet the local artisans, farmers and townsfolk of the Sacred Valley – not forgetting the cute alpacas and llamas.
- Be mesmerised by the mother of all Inca cities, the mysterious Machu Picchu, where you'll enjoy a guided tour.
- With the help of a resident musician, make your own zampona – a traditional panpipe instrument – and learn how to play it like a local.
- Cusco has something for everyone, making it perfect for a family visit. A boleto touristico pass grants you access to the best sights in town.
- This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
- According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the Itinerary for details.
- Temperatures in the Amazon can fluctuate from daytime humidity to night-time chill. Insects, especially mosquitoes, are common. We recommend tropical-strength insect repellent and light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs, with warmer layers for the evening.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Private vehicle, Plane, Boat, Train, Public Bus
Hotel (6 nights), Jungle Eco-Lodge (2 nights)
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Amazon Jungle - Traditional Amazonian archery
- Amazon Jungle - Caimon spotting
- Amazon Jungle - Medicinal garden tour
- Amazon Jungle - Guided nature walk
- Amazon Jungle - Hike to Tres Chimbadas Lake
- Amazon Jungle - Birdwatching
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cusco - Peruvian music lesson & zampona making
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (Entrance to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco)
- Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley - weaving demonstration
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
- Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
- Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20
- Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
- Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
- Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
- Ollantaytambo - Archaelogical site entrance and guided tour - Free
- Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
- Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
- Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
- Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. This trip is for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 and 3 (Jungle Lodge) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. Full passport details are necessary for all passengers when booking, but it's especially important for those aged 17 and under (at the time of entering Machu Picchu) due to the varied rates of tickets which are dependent on the child's age and require accurate information.
6. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
7. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 5 pm on Day 1 in Lima. This trip ends on Day 9 and you are free to leave at any time.
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