Machu Picchu Vacation

Family Adventure Across Peru

Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Embark on a 14-day Machu Picchu vacation and family adventure through Southern Peru, a land rich in history and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Lima, exploring the City of Kings with its vibrant fountains and dazzling light displays.

Fly to Arequipa, the “White City,” before heading to Chivay for a scenic visit to the Colca Canyon, where majestic Andean condors glide through the skies. Discover the magical islands of Lake Titicaca, ride the luxurious Peru Rail Titicaca Train to Cusco, and experience a heartwarming homestay in Umasbamba. Enjoy a horseback adventure in the Sacred Valley, visit Ollantaytambo, and culminate your journey at the iconic Machu Picchu. This Machu Picchu vacation blends exploration and relaxation, creating unforgettable moments for the entire family.

Join us on this captivating journey through the heart of Peru, where history and culture come alive in every step.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
MAR - NOV

Best time to travel
Ideal Trip Length

IDEAL TRIP LENGTH
14 DAYS

Highlights

  • Witness majestic condors, relax in hot springs, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Colca Canyon
  • Explore the man-made islands of Uros and Taquile islands on the world’s highest navigable lake.
  • Traverse the Andes to the high plains aboard the PeruRail Titicaca Train, soaking in breathtaking views
  • Unearth the history of Cusco’s cobblestone streets and its historic gems, including Saqsaywaman and San Blas
  • Immerse in local life, bonding with families and engaging in daily activities for an authentic Peruvian experience.
  • Embark on a lovely horseback adventure, exploring the striking landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
  • Explore well-preserved Incan planning, mountain fortress, and relish a traditional Pachamanca feast
  • Uncover the wonders of Machu Picchu with a private tour, surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes.

Itinerary

Peru Family Tour Lima

International arrival in Lima

You will find us waiting for you when your international flight arrives in Lima. Look for the Kuoda sign with your name and smile. We will escort you to your hotel in the Miraflores district, check you in, and help you get settled. You’ll then be able to rinse away the feeling of a long flight and enjoy a good night’s rest!

Visit the Magical Water Circuit

City tour of Lima and Visit the Magical Water Circuit

Today, you’ll explore Peru’s “City of Kings,” where you’ll visit the Plaza Mayor, featuring the current President’s palace, the Convent of San Francisco (including subterranean catacombs!) and the Casa Aliaga, which is the western hemisphere’s oldest mansion and still owned and inhabited by the 17th generation of the Aliaga family.

You’ll have the early afternoon to explore at leisure. After dark, change into clothes that can get wet and bring a towel! You’ll be heading to Lima’s “Magical Water Circuit”. Combining water, movement, light, images, and sound, this park is the largest of its kind in the world! You’ll not only be able to view the fountains, you can also interact with them, getting wet as you go!

Explore the Whitw city

Fly to Arequipa and Explore the White City

This morning you’ll fly to Arequipa and explore Peru’s “white city”. You’ll stroll through the shining center of town, with many buildings made from a white volcanic rock called sillar, giving the city its nickname. You’ll then arrive at the Andean Sanctuary Museum, where you’ll meet the famous ice mummy, Juanita, face to face. You’ll continue to the 16th century convent of Santa Catalina, which is truly a jewel of a city within a city. Finally, you’ll visit the main square of Yanahuara, with its famous panorama of Arequipa and the distant Misti Volcano.

 

Journey to Chivay

Drive through volcanic landscapes to Chivay

Today enjoy a scenic drive to the town of Chivay, your jumping-off point for the Colca Canyon. This drive goes through breathtaking landscapes and makes stops to mingle with Peru’s camelids at Pampa Cañahuas, to flock with migratory birds at Bofedales de Toccra and finally to gaze on Arequipa’s surrounding volcanoes at the outlook of Patapampa. As you look out to the snow-capped peaks of the Misti, Hualca-Hualca and Ubinas Volcanoes, breathe deeply and feel the peace of taking in something completely new!

When we arrive in Chivay, the hot springs are an excellent option for relaxation, as the locals attribute healing properties to the soothing waters

Colca Canyon

Exploring Colca Canyon and the Condor’s Cross

Early this morning, you’ll visit Condor’s Cross, where you can observe the depths of the Colca Canyon and watch the majestic flight of the giant Andean condor. You’ll also visit villages in the Colca Valley, where you’ll revel in the colorful local dress and friendly faces!

Upon conclusion of your guided tour of the Colca Canyon, you’ll return to your relaxing hotel to spend an afternoon at leisure in this beautiful part of the world!

Altiplano lake Titicaca

Drive through the altiplano to Lake Titicaca

This morning you will be able to enjoy the luxury of your hotel and spend the remaining hours reflecting on your time in the Colca Canyon.

In the afternoon you’ll depart Chivay with your private driver. The five-hour drive to Puno is through such beautiful country, the time will pass like nothing!

Lake Titicaca Uros and Taquile

Full day visit to Lake Titicaca, and the islands of Uros and Taquile

Today, you will visit Lake Titicaca’s islands via private boat. Lake Titicaca, at 12,500 ft. above sea level, is the world’s highest navigable lake. This means that even when the strong Andean sun shines, the wind can be chilly, so be sure to dress warmly with layers!

Your boat will take you out through the bay of Puno, past banks of reeds to the incredible floating islands of Uros. For hundreds of years, local people have constructed these small islands by hand from the native totora reeds, continually refreshing the island floor. You will also see houses and boats cleverly constructed of reeds and a few solar panels providing illumination!

You will next motor to the island of Taquile. Outside the Bay of Puno, Taquile seems almost Mediterranean, with grassy cliffs falling toward the blue water. The residents of the island are incredibly friendly and are world-famous for being true masters of intricate knitting and weaving patterns!

Puno to Cusco

Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco

This morning you will board the luxury Peru Rail Titicaca Train to Cusco. Travel in style through the Andes Mountains and the Peruvian Altiplano!

As you pull out from Puno, watch the landscape change from expansive high plains to the bustle and cement of the city. Enjoy a fine lunch, live entertainment, and an open-air observatory car during this full-day train ride.

Upon arrival, we will pick you up at the Cusco train station and bring you to your hotel in the historic center.

Agriculture in the Sacred Valley

Agriculture of the Andes in the Sacred Valley

This morning, we will take you to visit our friends in a small village and glimpse the promising future that awaits the rural Sacred Valley. Surrounded by towering mountains and hugging the shore of the breathtakingly blue Lake Piuray, agriculture dominates life in this close-knit place. The women of the village are weaving masters that use Incan techniques, materials, and patterns, and have formed a weaving association providing community development through sales and teachings.

Next, you’ll embark on a unique culinary adventure with Manuel Choque, a visionary farmer who has revolutionized the cultivation of Andean potatoes. On his farm, you will not only see potatoes in surprising colors and shapes, but you will learn about their ancestral value and how Manuel has reinvented these tubers to turn them into superfoods of the future. From potato tastings to innovative liquors, this experience is a feast of Andean flavors and knowledge that will make you see the potato like never before.

At the end of your delicious farm-to-table lunch, we will bring you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley for an afternoon at leisure.

Peru Family Tour Sacred Valley

Andean Traditions and Horseback Riding through the Sacred Valley

Today we enjoy a special day, visiting several treasures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, off-the beaten path, and away from the crowds.

This morning, you will get your hands dirty and learn all about the building traditions of the Sacred Valley. Surrounded by colorful mountains, hummingbirds, and horses, our local experts in traditional mud brick making will share their first-hand knowledge about this building tradition. With their help, you’ll make some strong mud mix yourself and shape it into blocks.

You will then enjoy a lunch of tasty and colorful Peruvian flavors, descending from diverse cultures.

This afternoon, you will enjoy a day of easy horseback riding along the footsteps of the Incas atop the famous Peruvian Paso horses. We will spend approximately 3 ½ hours riding through the mountains, visiting the Maras salt mines, the quaint, colonial village of Maras, and the archeological site of Moray, an agricultural experimentation and development center of the Incas.

From here we begin our return to the ranch, descending through large expanses of farmland, with spectacular views of the mountains and fields. This part of the ride is a beautiful mix of peaceful landscapes and adventurous riding, perfect for all experience levels.

Upon completion of your tour, your private transport will bring you to your hotel in Cusco.

Exploring Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes

Today, we will take you to the ancient town of Ollantaytambo, one of the few remaining places in Peru that retains its original Incan urban planning. You’ll note still-functioning street canals, multi-family houses with secret interior courtyards and iconic Incan trapezoidal doors! Here we’ll visit the Incan fortress perched on the mountainside overlooking the sleepy pueblo, and learn about nearby stone quarries and the pivotal Incan battle fought here.

We hope you worked up an appetite this morning, because next on the schedule is a true Peruvian feast: the traditional Pachamanca! The centuries-old Pachamanca tradition involves marinating lamb, pork, chicken, and potatoes in a variety of Andean ingredients and cooking them to perfection in an underground oven.

This afternoon, we’ll make our way to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we’ll board the first-class Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. Watch the cloud jungle pass by through the large glass windows!

Explore Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

Explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

This is your day to enjoy a private tour of Machu Picchu. In the morning after breakfast in your hotel, you and your guide will board the bus to the entrance of the ruins. You will then ascend stone steps, through heavy tree cover to finally emerge at the top of the world – Machu Picchu! Your expert guide will give you a private tour of the ancient city, introducing you to the history of this spectacular citadel and showing you the most important temples and ceremonial sites.

After completing your Machu Picchu visit you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and your return Vistadome train. We will be waiting to collect you in the Ollantaytambo train station and will bring you to your hotel in Cusco for the evening.

Explore Cusco

Exploring the Imperial City of Cusco and the Stars Above

This morning you’ll enjoy Cusco’s rich tapestry woven by its inviting cobblestone streets, charming neighborhoods, and astounding landmarks.

You’ll explore some of Cusco’s most famous sites, including the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Temple of the Sun – Qoricancha, which was once bathed in pure cold, as well as the 12-angled-stone nestled within a wall that has stood the true test of time… and many earthquakes!

This evening, we will take you up into the hills near Sacsayhuaman, away from the city lights for a guided visit to Cusco’s one-of-a-kind planetarium. Learn about Andean astronomy and Incan astrology from a short video presentation projected onto a domed theatre and then look to the stars!

Enjoy time with your excellent guide as you use telescopes to search for the famous Southern Cross and Andean constellations.

After your Planetarium visit, we will bring you back to your hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the evening.

Explore San Pedro Market

Morning food tour before you head home

This morning, eat your way through the streets during your last morning here! Explore the vibrant San Pedro Market and the charming side streets while visiting some of the best food stalls in Cusco, where you’ll get to taste some delicious local specialties from tamales to cherimoya!

At the appropriate time this afternoon, we will escort you to the Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima. Watch the windows as the snow-capped peaks of the Andes become coastal desert. We will help you check in for your international flight and wish you buen viaje!

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Each journey is tailored to your specific needs and desires, and so our prices vary depending on the number of people
traveling, level of accommodations desired, and activities included, among other factors.

Our travel designers will curate a journey specifically for you. If you have a budget you want us to work with, please let
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PRICE INCLUDES

  • Personalized itinerary planning
  • A Kuoda host to assist you in every location
  • The majority of meals in the itinerary
  • Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights to and from your home country
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified
  • All gratuities

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