This classic family itinerary through Peru—perfect for first-timers of all ages—is just what the parents ordered. Kick-off in Lima with a guided food tour followed by a day trip to the Peruvian Galápagos, where you’ll see sea lions and penguins. Next, fly to Cusco for your entry into a range of historic sites in the Sacred Valley alongside fun classes like chocolate-making and painting. You’ll even take a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu for a private tour of the famous Inca citadel to complete the adventure.
Highlights
- Walk along Lima’s cliffside parks overlooking the Pacific on your first night
- Take a day trip that combines boating to islands and sandboarding in the desert
- Let a local guide show you around Machu Picchu during a two-hour tour
- Experience a range of top archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley
- Enjoy a free day in colonial Cusco to visit markets and a chocolate museum
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
Difficulty
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Travel Program
Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Free Day
Welcome to Peru! Your family adventure begins in the country’s capital and largest city, Lima. Upon arrival, your driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. When everyone has had time to rest and settle, step outside and start exploring at your own pace. With its seaside location on the Pacific Ocean and mild desert climate, Lima is ideal for leisurely walks.
If you’re staying in the upscale Miraflores or Barranco neighborhood (where many of Lima’s hotels are located), you’ll have plenty of options. For family-friendly culture, step into the heart of residential Miraflores, where you’ll find an archaeology site called Huaca Pucllana. This important ceremonial and administrative center served as a hub for the advancement of the Lima Culture, a society that developed on the Peruvian Central Coast between 200 CE and 700 CE. The site consists of seven adobe pyramids and clay platforms that are interesting to explore.
Day 2: Lima City & Food Tour
Wake up feeling rested this morning and enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Save some room, though, because today, you’ll embark on the ultimate Lima food tour and city experience with visits to markets, unique restaurants, trendy districts, and top, must-see attractions. Good news for parents: The itinerary can be tailored to meet the needs of your family’s age range and dietary restrictions.
In total, you’ll make five stops spread between three districts, which may include an organic Peruvian coffee shop (with chocolate for the kids) and a traditional market where you’ll meet vendors and taste local fruits like lucuma (a dry-flesh fruit that looks like mango), chirimoya (a green tropical fruit akin to an apple), and pitahaya (a bright yellow or red fruit with white speckled flesh). You’ll also try creatively prepared local dishes with the freshest ingredients while adults can indulge in one of the many varieties of Peru’s flagship cocktail, the pisco sour.
Day 3: Day Trip to Paracas: Islands, Wineries & Sand Dunes
Early this morning, you and the family will embark on a day trip to explore the desert wonders of Paracas, a city south of Lima located on the coast. Since you’re departing extra early, you’ll arrive in Paracas just in time to tuck into an authentic Peruvian breakfast cooked in a wood-burning oven while watching fishing boats coming and going in the bay. Following breakfast, board a boat tour around the uninhabited Ballestas Islands, often called the Peruvian Galápagos, where your kids can see penguins, friendly sea lions, unique seabirds, and the renowned geoglyph called Candelabro.
Next, head inland to relish a delectable lunch at the oldest vineyard in South America while enjoying the panoramic views. You’ll also take a tour of the winery and partake in a tasting of the local wines (youngsters can try local juice or soda). To cap off the day, head to the Huacachina desert oasis for an exhilarating ride on dune buggies and to try your hand at sandboarding (like sledding on sand). Return to your hotel in Lima in the evening.
Day 4: Fly to Cusco, Sacred Valley Expedition: Chinchero & Urubamba
Now that you’ve seen Peru’s desert, it’s time for the next leg of the adventure! After breakfast at your hotel in Lima, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your morning flight to Cusco, a city surrounded by the Andes mountains (in other words, snag a window seat if possible). Upon arrival, you and the family will be picked up by your guide to start your exploration of the Sacred Valley.
Locals will tell you it’s better to transfer to the Sacred Valley upon arrival since Cusco is located at an altitude of approximately 11,150 feet (3,400 m) above sea level, which can cause altitude sickness for some adults and little ones. The Sacred Valley, on the other hand, is located at a lower altitude, ranging from 8,900 to 10,170 feet (2,700 to 3,100 m) above sea level. Staying in the Sacred Valley for the first few nights can give your body time to acclimate to the high altitude.
Your first stop in the Sacred Valley is the village of Chinchero, believed by the Inca to be the birthplace of the rainbow. You and the youngsters will see extensive Inca terraces and several small colonial-era churches before exploring Chinchero’s famous textile production and weaving crafts. Tour a weaver’s studio and learn about the process of cleaning and producing the wool, then browse the selection of vibrant textiles for the perfect handmade gift.
Next, your guide will take you to Urubamba, a scenic town nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Here you’ll visit the Urubamba Market, where locals come to buy and sell fresh produce and handicrafts. This experience provides a unique opportunity to absorb the daily life and culture of the region. Let your kids say hello to the friendly vendors and their accompanying children, who are often colorfully dressed.
Day 5: Explore the Sacred Valley, Picnic & Painting in Maras
This morning, you and the family will start the day by heading to one of the most important archaeological sites in the region, Pisac, to see Inca burial grounds, ancient irrigation systems, and religious centers. After a few hours here, head down the valley to explore the town of the same name. Here, you’ll walk through the cobblestoned streets to the plaza to see locals selling produce and souvenirs in their stands. Take some free time to browse and do some shopping.
Next, head to the village of Maras and explore its Salt Flats, with over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside. Young ones will be amazed to find out that each pool is filled daily with a stream of water. In midday, you’ll dine at Mountain View Lodge, an experience that connects diners with nature and the local lifestyle. Enjoy a delicious lunch with a wonderful view of the Andes and the lodge’s furry creatures like llamas and alpacas. Of course, there will be an opportunity to meet them, too!
Day 6: Full-Day Tour of Machu Picchu
If your kids like trains, they’re in luck! Following breakfast in the Sacred Valley, hop on the local train to reach Aguas Calientes, the main starting point for most Machu Picchu expeditions. There is no shortage of scenery as the train traverses through a stunning valley and into a canyon before entering a cloud forest.
Your private guide will welcome you at the train station, and you’ll proceed to the shuttle bus, which will take you to Machu Picchu’s entrance in 25 minutes. This 15th-century Inca citadel, situated at an elevation of 7,970 feet (2,430 m), is an engineering marvel that served as a haven and retreat for the Inca Emperor Pachacutec and his entourage. Machu Picchu, meaning “Old Mountain,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.
As you explore the site, your guide will share all kinds of interesting facts and stories suitable for families. For one, Machu Picchu was designed as a seasonal residence for the Inca royalty and was rarely occupied by more than 800 individuals. After the citadel was abandoned 100 years after its construction, it remained mostly undiscovered until the early 20th century. Following the tour, return to Aguas Calientes to catch your train to Cusco, where you’ll stay overnight now that you’re all acclimated to the high altitude.
Day 7: Tour Cusco's Ancient Sites, Cooking Class
Wake up in Cusco this morning and have breakfast at your hotel. Before you explore this fascinating city (that’s tomorrow), you’ll first experience a cultural journey through the heart of the Inca Empire, starting at the magnificent Sun Temple, also known as Qoricancha. Here, you’ll observe the intact architecture, with smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning, and thunder, among others. Although the Santo Domingo church stands on top of the temple today, you can still witness the impressive legacy of the Inca Empire.
From there, your guide will take you to the significant site of Sacsayhuamán, featuring immense stones that are a testament to the incredible engineering skills of the Inca people. Next, visit Qenqo, a site built into a natural rock formation that represents the Andean constellations and the concept of the three worlds, each one representing sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake. Your final stop is Tambomachay, where the Inca practiced religious traditions tied to water to rejuvenate the land. Witness the intricate stonework and the impressive water management system used by the Inca people.
Day 8: Free Day to Explore Cusco's Cultural & Culinary Delights
Today is the chance to immerse yourselves in the historic and vibrant city of Cusco and its fascinating surroundings. Take a leisurely stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets, or venture out for a short hike in the hills surrounding the city. For a scenic and colorful experience, explore the charming neighborhood of San Blas, a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Another idea is to visit the Coco Museo (Chocolate Museum), where you can learn about the production of cocoa. There’s also a 45-minute chocolate-making class.
In the afternoon, check out the 16th-century Cusco Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the central Plaza de Armas and a repository for Cusco’s colonial art. When hungry, take the opportunity to enjoy a Peruvian lunch with items such as crackling pork, pickled vegetables, and bread baked in earthen ovens. Finish the day at a café and have a hot beverage with sweet donuts while watching the street action.
Day 9: Fly to Lima, Free Time
Take time this morning to walk through Cusco’s legendary Mercado Central de San Pedro, a large, diverse market for snacks and souvenirs, before you depart. At the appointed time, you’ll be met at your hotel for a transfer to the Cusco airport, where you’ll catch your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, take the rest of the day to explore more of the capital at your own pace.
Perhaps you want to start with a scenic tour of Lima’s colonial downtown, which emanates from the main square, Plaza de Armas. Stroll over to the 16th-century cathedral, which took 80 years to construct and was built in the grandiose style of the Spanish Empire. You can also visit the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga, one of his captains, in 1535. This is the only house from that era that still belongs to the same family.
Day 10: Depart Lima
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
