Peru Family Adventure

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Take an early flight to Cusco, and transfer straight to the Sacred Valley upon arrival. Stop at Piuray Lake for a lakeside lunch and opt to go paddleboarding or kayaking before continuing to the hotel for the evening.

Visit a G Adventures–supported women’s weaving cooperative to observe traditional weaving and dying techniques before continuing to the Pisac Market and browse the many handicraft stalls. Dig into a farm-to-table lunch at the G Adventures–supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco and enjoy a free afternoon to relax at the hotel or take an optional visit to the Inca ruins of Moray and the salt pans of Maras.

Take a guided tour of the Ollantaytambo archaeological site before boarding a scenic train through the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a free afternoon for optional excursions, including a visit to a butterfly farm or to the nearby hot springs.

Start early and head up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ruins. In the afternoon, return by train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.

Take a walking tour of Cusco, visiting through the San Pedro Market and the Machu Picchu Museum. In the evening head to the Cusco Planetarium to learn about the importance of astronomy to the ancient Inca and gaze at night sky through high-powered telescopes (weather permitting).

En route, spot bird species typical of the local river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area. Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals' extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources. The lodge itself combines local architectural style and materials with low-impact, eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds, flush toilets, and showers (with solar-heated hot water). Please bring a small battery powered lantern or flashlight.