April - October16 hoursGMT -5Any age Peru Family HolidaysNestled within the tropics,
Peru is a fantastic place to explore with its stunning mountain ranges, vast deserts, beautiful beaches and tropical jungle. It also has a good infrastructure which makes travelling with your family fairly straightforward. There are many activities on offer, fascinating archaeological sites and an abundance of flora and fauna for you to experience and enjoy. Peru has a stable economy and much to delight its visitors. Moreover, the Peruvian people will give you and your family a very warm welcome!
Our Recommended Itinerary On the trail of the IncasDestination Highlights:- Machu Picchu
- Nazca Lines
- Amazon rainforest and Cloud forests
- Large sand dunes
- Great sea life
- Fascinating culture
Day 1Depart London on your flight to Lima via Madrid, overnight at
Sonesta Posada Miraflores.
Day 2Take a morning boat trip to
Palomino Islands where a large sea colony will play and swim around your boat. It is possible to swim with them wearing a wetsuit and floats. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore the city.
Day 3Take a luxury coach trip to
Ica. Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean, sand dunes and small towns on the way, overnight at
Las Dunas Hotel.
Days 4 - 5Two full days to enjoy the facilities and activities on offer at the hotel. There is swimming, tennis, volley ball, football, riding and cycling. If you are feeling particularly adventurous explore the nearby sand dunes by dune buggy or try sand boarding (skiing on sand)!
Day 6Return by coach to
Lima, overnight at
Sonesta Posada.
Day 7Fly to
Puerto Maldonado for your three night Amazon jungle experience. Overnight at
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.
Days 8 - 9Enjoy two days of the many activities on offer in the jungle. Visit the nearby butterfly farm and discover some of Peru's 3,800 species. Enjoy a guided walk along the trails, take a boat trip along the river or to
Robin Island to look for monkeys or visit the
Canopy Inkaterra Interpretation Centre to walk 45 meters above the forest floor along suspension bridges!Look out for orchids, toucans, woodpeckers and more!
Day 10Fly from Puerto Maldonado to the Inca capital of
Cuzco, spend the day relaxing to acclimatise to the altitude. Overnight at the
Casa San Blas Boutique hotel.
Day 11Visit the
Sacred Valley following the Urubamba River to discover local towns, ruins, markets and the Inca terracing (farming). Overnight at the Urubamba Lodge.
Day 12Enjoy a full day in the Sacred Valley either rafting, horse riding, mountain biking or just relaxing at the hotel next to the river.
Day 13Travel by train along the
Urubamba valley to
Aguas Calientes, where a bus ride will take you up to the magnificent citadel of
Machu Picchu. Afternoon at leisure to explore the ruins as a family, visit the hot springs or enjoy the activities at your hotel. Overnight
Inkaterra Machu Picchu.
Day 14This morning is free to enjoy the hotel activities or re-visit the ruins before the afternoon train back to
Cuzco. Overnight at the
Casa San Blas Boutique.
Day 15Enjoy a half day trip exploring the city and surrounding ruins and visit the local markets, overnight.
Day 16Depart Cuzco for you overnight flight back to London via Lima and Madrid.
Day 17Return to the UK.
The cost of the above itinerary is from £2,195 per adult (plus flight taxes) and £1,895 per child (under the age of 12 years). The price includes international and internal flights, all transfers and accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and full board in the jungle lodge.
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