If you and your family prefer to get active on your vacations rather than sit at the beach, this 10-day tour of Peru is designed for you. Starting in Lima, you’ll begin with sandboarding in a desert oasis before heading to the high-altitude Andes (with time to acclimate). Then dive right into the Sacred Valley with standup paddleboarding, ziplining, riding ATVs to remote Inca villages, exploring the unmissable Machu Picchu, and ending with a hike to a lake surrounded by snowcapped mountains.
Highlights
- Watch penguins and sea lions on a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Ease into Cusco’s high altitude with a family-friendly Peruvian cooking class
- Take an exhilarating ATV tour of famous Inca sites in the Sacred Valley
- Learn all about the history of Machu Picchu on a private guided tour
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
Difficulty
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Travel Program
Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Free Time
Welcome to Lima! Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will pick you and your family up and take you to your hotel. Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru, home to a third of the country’s population. After settling into your room, and depending on how much energy you and the kids have after the flight, take the opportunity to explore at your own pace. With its location on the Pacific Ocean and mild desert climate, Lima is a great place for leisurely walks.
If you’re staying in the Miraflores or Barranco neighborhoods (where most hotels are located), the Malecón is just a few steps away. This scenic path along the clifftop is filled with parks that draw families with kids who want to let loose. Another good family option is Kennedy Park, which offers a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. Stroll through the grounds and admire the beautiful flowers and trees, or sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the central fountain. The park is also home to a range of local vendors selling snacks as well as crafts and souvenirs.
Day 2: Full-Day Adventure in Ica
Wake up rested this morning and enjoy a full breakfast at your hotel. You and the kids will want to stay energized as you begin a full-day tour to Ica, a Peruvian city south of Lima that’s surrounded by desert and towering sand dunes. After your guide picks you up, your first stop is Paracas, a coastal town inland from Ica. Admire the views of the fishing boats in the bay, then hop on board a boat for a tour around the Ballestas Islands. Your kids will love seeing a range of birds and wildlife in their natural habitat, including penguins and friendly sea lions.
Back on land, have lunch at the oldest winery in South America, founded in the 1540s when grapevines were introduced to the Ica Valley. Parents can take a tour of the winery and sample some wines and pisco, Peru’s favorite spirit that’s made from distilled fermented grape juice. Kids won’t feel left out, as they can sample soft drinks.
From here, continue to the desert oasis of Huacachina, an amazing spot that looks like it came right out of a storybook. The Laguna de Huacachina Ica is surrounded by massive sand dunes, where you and your kids can go wild on a dune buggy adventure in the desert before returning to Lima.
Day 3: Fly to Cusco, Family Cooking Class
After breakfast at your hotel in Lima, you’ll be picked up for the transfer to the airport and fly inland to Cusco, in the Peruvian Andes. This ancient city is the former capital of the Inca empire, which reigned from the 13th to 16th centuries. After settling into your hotel, head out to explore the city, albeit at a slower pace due to Cusco’s altitude of 11,152 feet (3,399 m), which takes a bit of getting used to.
In the mid-afternoon, learn about Peruvian cuisine while enjoying a local feast made with your own hands. Your culinary experience starts with a visit to the local market with a chef, followed by a cooking class in a beautiful kitchen studio in the center of Cusco. Learn to prepare nutritious and healthy dishes using Peru’s most key ingredients under the guidance of a professional Peruvian chef. After, sit down to a well-earned family meal that includes refreshments, a four-course tasting menu, and, of course, a pisco sour cocktail for the grown-ups.
Day 4: Cusco City Tour
Hopefully, you and the kids have adjusted to the altitude by now and can embark on some more energetic activities today. Begin a guided city tour with a visit to the vibrant San Pedro Market, where locals shop for fresh produce daily. Your kids will certainly want to try a sample of the endless selection of dried fruits and fresh fruit smoothies while here.
Next, visit the Sun Temple, or Qoricancha, the most important temple of the Inca Empire. Spend some quality time admiring the intricate and well-preserved architecture. Inside the temple, notice the smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning, thunder, and more. From Qoricancha, you can walk to the nearby citadel of Sacsayhuaman, which boasts immense stones. While the site was religious, the Spanish regarded it as a military fortress due to its location and construction. Kids will enjoy posing for photos next to the enormous edifice.
Day 5: Standup Paddleboarding Tour, Picnic & Painting in Maras
Burn off some energy today while exploring more of the Sacred Valley. Drive about 45 minutes from your hotel in Cusco to get to the tranquil Huaypo Lake, surrounded by the Andes. Grab your gear for a fun standup paddleboarding tour on the lake. No experience is necessary, so every member of the family can join in. You’ll likely feel hungry after this activity, and a picnic will be served on the lakeside with some truly spectacular views.
After lunch, head to Maras, a town known for its patchwork of 3,000 salt pools on a hillside, which have been used to harvest salt since the Inca times. Artistic kids and parents—and even those who aren’t artistic—can have a go at painting this vibrant landscape with an art lesson in the afternoon. The best part is that you and the kids will leave with your own souvenir to display back home.
Day 6: Via Ferrata & Ziplining Experience at Pachar
Today is an adventurous day full of unexpected views and fun challenges. Start in the archaeological site of Pachar, where you’ll climb 1,312 feet (400 m) up the side of the cliff on a via ferrata, a series of metal steps built into the wall. It’s easier than rock climbing but still a fun challenge. From the top, descend into the valley on a series of exhilarating ziplines as you glide through the landscapes.
You’ll then have a boxed lunch while enjoying the beautiful views of the Sacred Valley. After lunch, descend the same way you came up by ziplining or rappelling. You and your kids will exercise all the muscles in your body while facing any fears of leaping into the unknown in a safe way. After this exhilarating adventure, return to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 7: ATV Tour of Moray & Maras, Transfer to Aguas Calientes
More outdoor adventures lie in wait for your family today. This is your chance to tour Peru’s Sacred Valley, with its rugged mountains and cliffs, on ATVs—a fun way of seeing the sights while feeling the wind on your face. With your guide leading the way, you’ll ride on the all-terrain quads to get to the archaeological site of Moray while enjoying views of snowcapped Andean peaks, lush yellow fields of wheat, and small, traditional villages, along the way.
When you and the family arrive, you’ll climb the three amphitheater-like terraces of Moray, which were made centuries ago by the Inca. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in the shape of a bowl, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops. You’ll also have the option to continue to Maras, the salt fields you painted earlier in the trip, if you want to have another look from an ATV. After the tour, return to your hotel and transfer to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Day 8: Machu Picchu Tour, Transfer to Cusco
Today may be the day you or your kids have been waiting for as you’ll finally experience Peru’s most famous attraction: Machu Picchu. Your guide will first meet you at your hotel in Aguas Calientes in the morning and walk with you to the bus station. This is where you’ll take the easy 25-minute bus ride up to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
The 15th-century Inca citadel is located at 7,970 feet (2,429 m), and it’s a masterpiece of engineering that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Emperor Pachacutec and his royal court. Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Kids and adults alike will be amazed by the architecture and the vantage point on a steep mountain—with the occasional appearance of a llama or alpaca. Your guide will share all of their wisdom about the complex so you can learn more about its history and significance.
After the tour, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and then board the train to Poroy. Kids will especially enjoy riding the train, which provides a nice change of pace from traveling by car. Upon arrival in Poroy, you’ll be transferred a short distance to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 9: Hike to Humantay Lake
Get back into nature today with a moderately challenging yet fun day hike, which ends your family tour on a high—literally! After you make an early start, you’ll head to the small town of Mollepata, located in the lush Río Apurimac valley. Have breakfast in a local café before continuing to the small town of Soraypampa, where you’ll start the guided hike to Humantay Lake. The trail is steep and challenging at times but gorgeous, with views of snowcapped mountains and deep glacial lakes along the way.
The trail is shadowed by Salkantay Peak, one of Peru’s most sacred mountains, towering 20,600 feet (6,280 m) above sea level with its spectacular sheer and snowy face. It is only matched by the equally impressive Humantay Peak, rising 19,412 feet (5,916) m). Keep an eye out for shamans who often give hikers blessings when they safely reach the crystal-clear waters of Humantay Lake, located at 14,100 feet (4,300 m).
Once you reach the lakeshore, your family can relax, enjoy a snack, go for a swim (if you dare in the cold water!), or give thanks to Pachamama (Mother Earth). When you are ready to hike back down, descend to Soraypampa and have lunch while enjoying the panoramic views of the snowy peaks. Drive back to Cusco and spend the evening relaxing in the hotel.
Day 10: Fly to Lima, Depart
It’s time for your family to say goodbye to Peru! This morning, head to Cusco’s airport for a transfer back to Lima, where you’ll catch your onward flight home or to your next destination. Safe travels!
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Included
- English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets as per itinerary
- Accommodation
- Trekking staff (if applicable)
- Camping equipment (if applicable)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation as per itinerary
- Airport transfers (if specified)
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours or additional entrance tickets
- Personal equipment
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, climbing or mountain expeditions tours is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
Equipment Trekking
Hiking backpack for hiking 50 to 60 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-15º to 20ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 30 liters
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or shoes
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Water bottle for hiking or trekking
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit
Regular and long underwear
Knife or multi-tool
Light cap and wool hat
Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Grooming and personal hygiene kit
One Hiking Buff per person
Equipment Mountain
3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person
We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company
1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters
Harness for climbing
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks – Trekking Poles (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company
Down Jacket for expedition
Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification
First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
Prices & Dates
FROM/TO
PRICE (USD)
TRAVEL STATUS
- Single Supplement (I want my own room and tent) – $000 on request.
Please note: Insurance for emergency evacuation is required for this trip. Call for more details.
» Additional dates available upon request
» Rates may vary from July 26th to 31th for the national holidays
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Deposit for reservations
— USD (– EUR) ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Places: 
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Trip-code: Number ►BOL-000
Duration: 1 day
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 15
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Bolivia
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!
3% early bird discount when booking 6 months prior to departure 2024
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Hans Honold | Certified Mountain and Ski Guide
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Accommodations
Scroll through our exclusive accommodations for this trip below. Although very unlikely, we will be able to make substitutions when necessary. The comfortable accommodations that guests stay in every night offer comfort, the level that these options are are 3 stars and some hostels in some towns of first class quality to make your stay very pleasant.
*These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some cases, alternative accommodation of similar quality and location can be used.
Albergue Ecológico Tomarapi
Hoteles Taykas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What our travelers or clients always ask questions before joining our trips, tours & expeditions, read all the information provided here.
Suggested FAQs
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
For our mountain climbing trips: If they are easily accessible mountains: For easy-climb mountains, well, you don’t need much experience, but if you already want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more difficult, we recommend if you already want to go through mountains above 6,000 meters, have a basic or intermediate course for a good preparation. It is very important to be physically, technically and psychologically prepared.
Regarding the preparation of children: Everything will depend on which mountain you want to climb with your children, once you are clear on which of our tours or mountains you want to go with your children, we can give you some advice or see how to prepare them before going with they.
Regarding older people: It all depends on the condition of experience and how well the person is in health, on many occasions older people are the best to walk in the mountains because they have more experience, so it is always good to ask and find out about their experience of older participant. If you have any other questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
In all our trekking or mountaineering trips we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you have to have your own equipment: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc. ) and also within each page of the trips that we sell is a small list so you can see it on our website.
Our company can also rent the materials that you would need for your trip, see the list here on our website: https://peru-expeditions.org/equipment-rental/ . For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that I need to consider before the tour?
Safe and effective vaccines are available that provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Billions of people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19, help end the pandemic and stop new variants emerging.
We also recommend having accident insurance, we always recommend. We are Partners –Global Rescue. If you have any other questions about the trip we can schedule a date for a calling via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
To do long-distance hiking you need to at least train or do some tours such as visiting lagoons to get the experience and feel comfortable with what you do, it is always good before doing a long-distance hiking tour to test yourself so as not to be with the problems of altitude sickness during the trekking, and if you travel with children it is good to first train them before taking them, if they are accompanied by an adult of legal age, they must do a good acclimatization before going on the long-distance tour or with high altitude camps If you want to know or learn more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
The preparation is according to what type and what technical level you want to go and climb a trek or mountain, the preparation will always gain experience little by little.
For this type of demanding or technical climbing sports, it is recommended to do some summits above 5 thousand meters beforehand and have good knowledge of high mountain technical equipment such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, correct use of crampons, and of course all the technical material. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to be able to explain in more detail everything about the mountain equipment and the preparations prior to joining our outings. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
Every day we have active walks around approximately 4, to 5 sometimes 6 hours of walking, everything is according to your pace and physical condition of each person, in each of our travel programs you will find more detailed information, and if If you need more information about each day of the travel program, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts or questions, for this please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
In our trips, either hiking or mountaineering: Depending on the type or destination of the trip that you are going to book, in some parts of the treks you go with mules or donkeys or sometimes with horses, and within the mountain trips, the approach camps are also They go with mules or donkeys, but there are some stretches where pack animals can no longer reach. In this part, our logistics is fully supported by the porters.
Who are the porters? They are people from the area who were born and live in the heights of the towns, they are very strong and are very acclimatized, the reason is that after the tourist season ends they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock for that reason they are people They are used to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives and they are happy to be in the mountains together with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
About accommodation or meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, when the tour is a classic cultural tour or a city tour, we eat during the route in tourist restaurants and sleep in category hotels that the client has requested.
If the tour is with camps and trekking: During the activity, logistics we include the service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with traditional and typical meals of the region where you are going to travel with us, during the night we stay in tents, and we have a special tent for the kitchen and another for the dining room.
If the trip is at altitude or in the mountains: We bring special high mountain food, It are quicker meals to cook and we provide complete logistics such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and we sleep in special 4-season high mountain tents, with the best tents. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule an appointment via Whatsapp to clarify all your doubts and give you better information so that your trip is an unforgettable tour.
What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?
In mountains above 5000 meters: A local guide takes a maximum of 3 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide
In technical mountains: In large-big mountains we manage the travel policy, a guide and a maximum of 2 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Do I have what it takes to succeed on this expedition?
In the interest of the team’s enjoyment and success, we work with every single guest to ensure they are properly prepared and ready for this expedition. We pride ourselves on vetting every member to make sure that the team can bond and succeed together. It really sucks to be grouped with members that are much faster, or much slower, than you are. No one wants to the weakest link on a trip like this. By setting expectations and a solid training plan, we work to insure maximum cohesive success. Use this trip as an exercise motivator, and we will succeed together with style.
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
For the pick-ups of each trip, depending on the place or the trip that you are going to make with us, the meeting point is always at our office, in one of our trips we pick you up where you are staying or staying, or in some cases a A representative of our company will pick you up and then ship you to your transport to continue with your destination of the tour or trip you have booked with us. If you wish to request more information, do not hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What happens in the event of bad weather?
About the meteorological conditions of the climate, we try to organize the trips of each tour in the best season to have the best views and enjoy the selected trip but sometimes even is good season we can have bad weather, in this case on hiking or treks trips The complications are minimal, but when this happens during high-altitude climbing expeditions, the complications can become very difficult, that is why the bosses or leaders of the local guides must always make the most correct decision for the safety of our passengers, so we always recommend listening to the best advice from the local guide assigned for each tour. If you have any other questions please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Can I join a group?
We as a local company and connoisseurs of tours have departures on different dates. The best thing to do is to join a travel group to take care of your budget, and of course you can join our groups, but on trips like mountaineering we recommend going in small groups. To join a group, ask us for the dates and we will send you the necessary information to be able to join any of our trips.
Why go in a private trip: For trips whether trekking or high mountains, going privately is the most recommended option, but the costs are more expensive. So, if one joins a group, the prices will be more reasonable. In the mountains, the only disadvantage is if you are in a wall with another partner and if one of the participants gets tired or gets sick. In this case, you have to abort or cancel the summit and return together. For more information, contact us. We can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify all your questions.
In a mountain, for example, if 3 people go and one of the participants falls ill on the route, for security reasons they have to cancel or abort the summit or return all together. The same in a technical mountain if the climbing partner gets sick they all have to return, for these reasons sometimes it is better to go private only because for a single person the costs are more expensive for the same reason that the trip would already be private .
For more information please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
The company Peru Expeditions Tours has the most experience in organizing commercial ascents and complex high-altitude expeditions. 
We have the most experienced and qualified guides for cultural trip, climbing tours, MTB tours, Ski tours, including famous climbers.
We always give away team jerseys-T-shits, buffs, or a cap as a gift
Good own personal tents to live in height and special big tents to dine inside the trekking or mountain.
The highest percentage of successful ascents.
We provide the best living and eating conditions. We take into account the peculiarities of nutrition (you can order a vegetarian menu).
Free conferences in the office with own videos material and photographs
