Peru Family Adventures

Imagine walking through the narrow streets of Machu Picchu, marveling the ancient Inca stone walls, and wondering how these people lived high in the clouds and the jungle! What did they do to survive, work, worship, and love? Machu Picchu has been voted the number one desired tour in the world by thousands of adventurers like you. In addition you will boat on the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, bordering two countries and fed by 26 pristine rivers.  Here you will encounter people living on islands with traditional canoes made of reeds. You will spend the night on an island and visit the birthplace of the Inca civilization.
If you are searching for a lifetime experience we would like to work with you to make it happen. Your professional English speaking guide will ensure you get the local story of Machu Picchu that you won’t get from the Internet and your learn about the origins of the Inca empire.
Please look over the draft itinerary below to view the details. What would you like to do? Then contact us to arrange your personally designed once in a life time experience.

Tour highlights: Tambopata National Reserve, Cusco, The Incas’ Sacred Valley, the hidden city of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima.
On your arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to Ramada Costa del Sol hotel located in Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Flight Lima Puerto Maldonado/Sandoval Lake Lodge.
Early morning: assistance to check in your flight to Puerto Maldonado.
On arrival at Puerto Maldonado airport, you will be transferred to the Tambopata River boat dock to board a motorized dugout canoe and set off to the nearby confluence of the mighty Madre de Dios River, a headwaters tributary of the Amazon. Here we turn downstream for a 25-minute river trip to the trailhead landing at Sandoval Lake Lodge.
Stopping as we go to spot birds and butterflies, we walk – or take a rickshaw ride – along the 3km/2 mile trail to the narrow boat channel through flooded palm forest that leads to the open waters of this peaceful lake. As our crew paddle us across to the lodge (motors are prohibited here), we may see the lake’s surface broken by a massive Paiche – an Amazon fish that can reach 100kg/220lbs. Or perhaps we will hear the strange and haunting calls, and see the heads bobbing above the lake’s surface, that will signal our first acquaintance with Pteronura brasiliensis, the Amazonian Giant Otter.
After lunch and a brief rest to avoid the early afternoon heat, we once again set off by boat or catamaran to explore the entire west end of the lake. Here, along the fringes of flooded palm forest we drift to the sounds of hundreds of Red-Bellied and Blue-and-yellow Macaws as they return to the palm forest for the night. Our viewpoint from the canoe often allows closer and more extended encounters with birds and mammals than on a typical forest trail hike, and we may witness intimate feeding and mating behavior. On Lake Sandoval monkeys, in particular, have almost lost their fear of humans.
We return to the lodge around nightfall for dinner. After dinner we take to the boats once more, in search of black caimans, which today are extremely rare in the Amazon, but still common in this protected lake. They grow up to 4m in length, and compete with the Giant Otters for their share of the fishing. On clear nights we take our boat further out into the lake to get an unimpeded view of the vast southern sky, with its unfamiliar constellations and superb vistas of the Milky Way.
Evening: Overnight in Sandoval Lake Lodge.
(B, L, D)

Day 3: Lake Sandoval.
A pre-dawn wake-up call will allow us to be on the lake for what is often a spectacular sunrise, and hopefully an encounter with the Giant Otters, which patrol the entire lake in a close-knit family pack, and are most active at this hour of the day. Most of the lake’s birdlife is extremely active now, too, and this outing should provide views of numerous species of fish-eating birds as they stalk and catch their prey, along with close-up views of the large, clumsy and primitive leaf-eating Hoatzins.
After returning for a late breakfast we set off on a trail walk through the cool understory of the mighty primary rainforest that surrounds the lake. We will see the great Brazil-nut trees that are abundant here, and meet a local family – the only people permitted to live here permanently and harvest the natural bounty of Lake Sandoval. They will show us how they collect the nuts, remove their shells and market this important forest product. After dinner we will have another chance to spot caiman on the lake, or perhaps take a night trail walk in search of the numerous creatures, including frogs, toads, owls, nighthawks, spiders and night monkeys, that make the forest such a busy and different place during the night.
Evening: Overnight in Sandoval Lake Lodge.
(B, L, D)

Day 4: Lake Sandoval to Puerto Maldonado/Flight to Cusco/Sacred Valley.
After a dawn breakfast we take a final, short paddle along the palm swamps of the west end of the lake in search of the resident Giant Otter family. From here, on clear mornings, we will see a glorious sunrise and its reflection in the open waters of the lake. Returning once more down the trail to the Madre de Dios River, we return to Puerto Maldonado to catch the flight to Cusco.
On arrival at Cusco airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in the Incas’ sacred valley. You will have time to adjust to the altitude and rest in this beautiful area!
Evening: Overnight in the Incas’ sacred valley (9100 ft).
(B, L)

Day 5: Private tour of the Incas’ sacred valley.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your and driven through the Incas’ sacred valley, visiting the famous Indian Market of Pisac where you'll be able to interact with the local families or buy handicraft, souvenirs, learn about the local culture, see the native villages and have a guided tour of Ollantaytambo Fortress, an incredible Royal Inca site where the Incas made one of their last stands against the Spanish.
Evening: Overnight in the valley of the Incas (9,100 ft).
(B, L)

Day 6: Machu Picchu by Train.
Morning: you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Ollantaytambo train station to board the Vista dome train which will take you to Aguas Calientes (the base town of Machu Picchu).
Private guided tour of Machu Picchu (8,200 ft)
On your arrival at the train station your guide will pick you up and take a 25 minute bus journey to Machu Picchu, the most impressive and mysterious Inca Site where you will have a private guided tour and learn about the history of this site, who lived here, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it. You will have some insight into the various features of this sacred city and have free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site, an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever!
Afternoon: Train journey back to Cusco.
On your arrival at Cusco train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L)

Day 7: Private tour of Cusco and nearby Inca Ruins.
14:00: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site & Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B)

Day 8: Andean Explorer train journey Cusco - Puno (12,550 ft).
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the train station to board The Andean Explorer train and have one of the most fabulous train journeys in the world! An open-air Observation Bar Car will allow you to enjoy this beautiful route with the spectacular views of the Andes Mountains and countryside, a memorable travel experience through the high Altiplano region!
On arrival at Puno train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Puno.
Please note: the train only travels this route on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
(B, L)

Day 9: Lake Titicaca & Overnight on Amantani Island.
Morning: After Breakfast, we board our motor boat on the highest navigable Lake in the world, our first stop will be on the floating Totora reed Islands of Uros, we continue to Amantani Island where we will spend the night with a local family.
Evening: Overnight on Amantani Island.
(B, L, D)

Day 10: Taquile Island – Puno.
Morning: We continue to Taquile Islands where we will learn more about Pre-Inca culture. Afternoon: boat trip back to Puno.
Evening: Overnight in Puno.
(B, L)

Day 11: Flight Juliaca Lima.
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima.
On arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to Miraflores from where you will start your afternoon tour of Lima.

Afternoon: Lima city tour.
We will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will help you to get to know the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!

Evening flight back home:
Transfer at any time to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)

Price Inclusive: From $2,570.00

*Prices are per person in Double occupancy (Please contact us for single supplement)

Tour price inclusions:

• English speaking tour guides.
• 24/7 Assistance during the entire trip in Peru.
• Eight nights of accommodation in Hotels with breakfasts and two nights in Eco-lodge.
• Three day Amazon trip (All meals, snacks, purified drinking water, juices, Bilingual naturalist guide, all rainforest and lake excursions and Tambopata National Reserve entrance fee)
• Private transfer from Cusco airport to the Incas Sacred valley.
• Private guided tour of the Incas’ sacred Valley including: guide, entrance fee, transport and buffet lunch in the Valley.
• Excursion to Machu Picchu including: private guide in Machu Picchu, entrance fee, Vista dome (Ollantaytambo- Aguas Calientes-Cusco), bus ticket Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes and lunch.
• Private half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins including: guide, entrance fee and transport.
• First Class Train ticket in Andean Explorer including lunch.
• Two day tour of Lake Titicaca including: guide, entrance fee, accommodation, meals and motor boat.
• Private Guided tour of Lima includes: Guide, Car and entrance fee.
• Air fares: Lima-Puerto Maldonado/Puerto Maldonado-Cusco/Juliaca-Lima.
• All transfers Airport/Train station-Hotels in Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco and Puno.
• Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.

Tour price does not include:
International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.

Selected hotels by destination:

Lima:
Tourist Class: Ramada Costa del Sol (Standard Room)
First Class: Ramada Costa del Sol (Junior Suite)
Deluxe Class: Ramada Costa del Sol (Suite)

Puerto Maldonado:
Tourist Class: Sandoval Lake Lodge
First Class: Sandoval Lake Lodge
Deluxe Class: Sandoval Lake Lodge

Sacred Valley:
Tourist Class: Villa Urubamba (Standard Room)
First Class: Casa Andina Private Collection (Superior Room)
Deluxe Class: Sol y Luna (Suite)

Cusco:
Tourist Class: Casa Andina Classic (Traditional Room)
First Class: Casa Andina Private Collection (Superior Room)
Deluxe Class: Monasterio (Deluxe Room)

Puno:
Tourist Class: Casa Andina Classic (Traditional Room)
First Class: Casa Andina Private Collection (Superior Room with Lake view)
Deluxe Class: Libertador (Junior Suite)

*Please note this itinerary will be adapted to your exact dates and requirements.

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