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Preparation
Peru: 14-day Family Adventure
On this page: Overview | Itinerary | Pricing
Overview
Specifically designed for the needs of the modern adventurous family – education, plenty of activities and enough time to relax too, this trip will appeal to everyone from ten to eighty years old. Your family will have the opportunity to horseback riding around the Inca ruins, rafting, canoeing, biking, trekking the 1-day hike to Machu Picchu and also explore the rainforest.
2008 Departure Dates
- December 21 - January 3
2009 Departure Dates
- April 4-17
- May 23 - June 5
- July 4-17
- July 18-31
- August 1-14
- August 15-28
- October 24 - November 5
- December 19 - January 1
Itinerary in Brief
| DAY 1: | Lima |
| DAY 2: | Lima / Cusco |
| DAY 3: | Cusco / Urubamba River (rafting) / Cusco |
| DAY 4: | Cusco / Pucara, Tambo Machay, Quenqo and Sacsayhuaman (horseback riding) / Cusco |
| DAY 5: | Cusco / Urubamba River (canoeing) / Pisac Town |
| DAY 6: | Pisac Town (hike) |
| DAY 7: | Chincheros (mountain bike) / Maras |
| DAY 8: | Ollantaytambo (train to Km. 104) / 1-day Inca Trail (hike) / Aguas Calientes |
| DAY 9: | Machu Picchu / Huayna Picchu (climb) / Poroy (train) / Cusco |
| DAY 10: | Cusco (free day) |
| DAY 11: | Cusco / Puerto Maldonado (canoeing) |
| DAY 12: | Amazon Rainforest (exploration) |
| DAY 13: | Amazon Rainforest (exploration) |
| DAY 14: | Puerto Maldonado / Lima |
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive Lima. Transfer to hotel and rest up.
DAY 2: Early morning spectacular flight along the Andes to Cusco, transfer to your hotel and start acclimatizing to the rarefied air of this beautiful city (3326m). In the afternoon, we take a short walking tour of the city. (B)
DAY 3: From Cusco we drive to the upper Urubamba, the sacred river of the Incas for some fun grade II-III rafting. Full instruction and safety talk is given so no previous experience is necessary. We return back to our hotel in Cusco. (BL)
DAY 4: From Cusco we explore the nearby ruins by horse back (or foot if preferred). We visit the impressive Inca forts of Pucara, Tambo Machay, Quenqo and Sacsayhuaman. A fun adventure through beautiful countryside to acclimatize us further. Return to hotel in Cusco. (BL)
DAY 5: A chance to do it yourself today with some inflatable canoeing on a scenic and fun stretch of the Rio Urubamba. We continue down the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the quaint town of Pisac and overnight in a charming hostel. (BLD)
DAY 6: A day in the ancient Inca town of Pisac renowned for its local markets, weaving and hand-painted pottery. The energetic can hike around the impressive Inca ruins on the hill high above the town. The less adventurous can relax at the hostel. All will find something suitable to buy in the extensive artisan market; Pisac is a shopper’s dream. An afternoon drive down the Sacred Valley of the Incas to a charming hacienda, this is our base for the next two nights. (BLD)
DAY 7: A short transfer brings us to Chinchero for the start of probably the best one day mountain bike adventure in Peru. Largely downhill, we pass Lake Huaypo and enjoy great views of the Vilcanota mountain range. This fun dirt road mountain bike descent into the Sacred valley suitable for all the family. The final descent on mule trails is through the spectacular working salt-pans of Maras. We have a constant support vehicle on hand for any weary/non-riders. We return to our hacienda where we can rent horses, relax in the beautiful garden or visit the nearby town of Urubamba and the chance to shop for some top quality ceramics. (BLD)
DAY 8: We catch the early morning train from Ollantaytambo down the now raging Urubamba river to KM 104. Here we start our hike along the Royal Inca Trail. Whilst walking all you need to carry is a day pack, your over-night luggage will be transferred to your hotel in Aguas Calientes to await your arrival. An initial hot ascent is replaced by satisfaction as you reach Winay Wayna, a beautiful Inca ruin full of swallows and orchids. A contour path through the fascinating cloud forest leads to Inti Puncu, the gateway of the Sun and our first glimpse of Machu Picchu. We pass through the ruins and catch a bus down to our hostel in the colorful town of Aguas Calientes. (BL)
DAY 9: We return first thing in the morning we have Machu Picchu virtually to ourselves for a full guided tour, with time afterwards to climb Huayna Picchu or else just wander through the ruins, soaking up the amazing atmosphere. We board the afternoon train back to Poroy. Here our waiting bus whisks us back to Cusco and our hotel. Then if we have the energy a celebration dinner in one of Cusco’s excellent restaurants. (BL)
DAY 10: There is so much to see and do in Cusco that we dedicate a whole free day to doing just that. Whether your interest is exploring Inca ruins, visiting Colonial churches, bargain hunting in Indian markets or just relaxing over a cappuccino on a terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas, Cusco has it all. (B)
DAY 11: A short flight over the Andes brings us to Puerto Maldonado, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Here we travel by motorized dug out canoe boat away from the town to our jungle lodge. With our resident expert guides on hand we can choose to do as little or as much exploring as we like. We can take canoe rides, hike trails, go out at night in search of Caimen or simply relax in our hammock and soak up the atmosphere. (BLD)
DAY 12 &13: Up at dawn we continue our exploration of the jungle, by foot into the pristine rainforest or by canoe on the nearby lake. Our resident naturalist guides will explain to us the amazing flora and fauna of the Amazon. Hopefully we see several species of monkeys, many exotic birds and if we are lucky maybe a mammal or two. Another siesta and for those who wish, more exploration of the rainforest. (BLD)
DAY 14: We transfer back to Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Lima in time to connect with your international flights home. (B)
PRICING
US$3045/person
Notes:
- Single Supplement: $460
- Minimum group size is 4 people, and maximum is 16 people.
- The price is based on family rooms or twin share accommodation as available.
Price includes:
- All airport transfers and transport in private vehicles.
- All horses and horse riding equipment including horse riding helmets.
- All rafting & canoeing equipment, professional English and Spanish-speaking guides, trained in first-aid, swift water rescue and C.P.R.
- Extensive first-aid kit including Oxygen. Mountain bikes, gloves and helmets.
- A guided tour in Machu Picchu by a registered Guide.
- Entrances estimated at $150 including entrance to the ruins at Ollantaytambo, to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, bus transfers between the ruins and Aguas Calientes and the Tambopata Nature Reserve Entrance fees.
- Hotel in Lima, Cusco, hostels in Sacred Valley & Aguas Calientes and jungle lodge in Puerto Maldonado, Day room in Lima.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
Not included:
- International and internal airfare
- Cycling shorts
- Mountain bike toe clips
- Airport taxes
- Tips for guides and crew members, gifts, personal items, travel insurance, etc.
- Internal flights ($140/person/flight)