Family Holiday to Peru : Peru Holiday Architects

Family Holiday to Peru

13 days

Indicative cost incl. flights, based on 4 travelling:

A typical 3* holiday costs from

£5,795 per person

(Based on a family of four travelling. Low season can be a lot cheaper, and peak season or 4* hotels can be substantially more expensive)

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Arequipa

Colca Canyon

Cusco

Lake Titicaca

Lima

Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley of the Incas

Day 1

You will fly into Lima today, which is situated on the Pacific coast. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Your guide will give you an overview of the city to help you make the most of your time in this cosmopolitan capital.

Day 2

Your guide and driver will meet you today for a morning tour of the most important parts of the city. Your tour will focus mainly on the impressive historical sights of the central colonial part of the city, such as the cathedral, Aliaga's house, and Larco Museum. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 3

An early start for your flights to the colonial town of Arequipa. You will be transferred to your hotel in the pretty Old Town, with the afternoon to begin exploring and acclimatising.

Day 4

You will meet your private guide for a tour of Arequipa. Most areas of interest are within walking distance, so the majority of the tour will be on foot.

Day 5

Today you will take the spectacular overland journey from Arequipa to the lush Colca Valley. Keep a lookout for herds of wild llamas and vicuna as you depart the volcanic backdrop of Arequipa and the vastness of this Colca region.

Day 6

This morning, you will visit Condor’s Cross, a dramatic canyon. Here, look out for a sighting of the enormous condors gliding on the thermals. Then head by land to the world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca.

Day 7

Take to the mystical waters of Lake Titicaca today for your full-day tour taking in the curious floating reed islands, as well as lunch and time to explore the colorful Taquile Island with its wonderful views and traditional weaving communities.

Day 8

Take the guided tourist coach transfer from Lake Titicaca to Cusco, the proud former capital of the Inca empire and one of South America’s most atmospheric cities. There will be a rest stop as well as visits to local attractions en route.

Day 9

You will meet your private guide for a half-day tour of the impressive city of Cusco, visiting its impressive cathedral and Coricancha, the most important temple in the Inca Empire. This is a great way to orient yourself and ensure you don’t miss the key attractions of the historic centre. This afternoon we can add a half day pottery workshop or chocolate making class (additional cost).

Day 10

You will take a spectacular train journey to Machu Picchu. On arrival, you will take the shuttle bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. You will have an afternoon tour before returning to the small town, where you will spend the night. Lunch is included.

Day 11

You have tickets for a second entry to Machu Picchu this morning to explore by yourselves. You can also climb Huayna Picchu this morning for spectacular bird's-eye views over the Incan city (not included but can be added). You will return to Urubamba; in the Sacred Valley by train in the afternoon for your overnight stay.

Day 12

Today you will take a tour to some of the most memorable destinations in the Sacred Valley. The local market at Chinchero is one of the most colourful in the Andes and feels somewhat more authentic than the better-known Pisac market. You will then visit the imposing Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo. Lunch is included.

Day 13

You will be transferred to the airport for your overnight international flight home via Lima.

Day 14

Arrive home today.

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Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

We love Peru for family journeys, with its fascinating mix of history, colourful and unique traditional Andean communities, and great-fun active adventures, just to shake things up a bit. With this contrast of experiences, you are sure to keep all the family entertained. If you have a bit longer for your travels, let us know, as we would also recommend adding on the Amazon rainforest lodge for a few days.

This is a varied and fun-packed itinerary full of memorable experiences to suit travellers of all ages! The itinerary takes in the most important sites of Machu Picchu, Cusco, and cosmopolitan Lima but has exciting twists to appeal to younger visitors. The mystical waters of Lake Titicaca and the curious floating reed islands. Spot swooping condors at the Colca Canyon. An explosion of colour at the local market at Chinchero.

2 nights Lima – 2 nights Arequipa – 1 night Colca – 2 nights Lake Titicaca – 2 nights Cusco – 1 night Machu Picchu – 2 nights Sacred Valley – 1 night on plane