Welcome to Peru: Lima

Enchantment of the White City: Lima – Arequipa (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your direct flight to Arequipa. When you arrive in the Arequipa Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
After lunch, tour the city of Arequipa: you’ll get to visit the “Andean Sanctuary Museum”, where you will find the Juanita Mummy, known also as the “Lady of Ampato”. This is a mummy of a young girl of approximately twelve years of age that endured in a frozen condition for over 500 years at the top of the snow-capped volcano of Ampato.
In the evening, we will visit the Convent of Santa Catalina. Its gorgeous decor includes a rich collection of religious artwork and architecture from the colonial era, as well as sites of historic note, such as The Gate, Los Naranjos cloister, the Patio of Silence, the bell tower, the church and the distinctive streets of this small “city within a city.”
Overnight: Hotel in Arequipa

Countryside Biking Tour in Arequipa (half day) (B)
This is a fabulous way to see Arequipa. You and your family will have a guided bike tour, cycling around the countryside surrounding the “White City” and visiting Arequipa’s best tourist attractions and typical communities: Mansion del Fundador, the Carmen Alto viewpoint, Yanahuara, the Sachaca viewing tower, Molino de Sabandia, and the terraces of Paucarpata. The route you will take is approximately 32 km long, and it can be shortened or lengthened according to you and your family’s skill levels and desires. The terrain on this tour is relatively flat and you will pass by colonial homes, museums, and churches made of local white volcanic stone (Sillar). You will take in the best views of the city and the surrounding areas, and, at a high point, you can get a spectacular look at this beautiful city and at Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu, its three great sentinel mountain peaks.
Overnight: Hotel in Arequipa

Exploring the Colca Canyon: Arequipa – Colca (B)
In the morning you and your family will head out of Arequipa on your way to the small town of Chivay. En route, you will be passing by breathtaking landscapes and making several stops at places such as: Pampa Cañahuas, which is home to vicuñas, alpacas and llamas, and Bofedales de Toccra, which is a great place to see all kinds of migratory birds. You will also visit the Volcano Overlook of Patapampa, from where you and your family will have the chance to observe the entire snow-capped Andes Mountain chain and the principal volcanoes surrounding Arequipa: Misti, Hualca-Hualca and Ubinas.
When you arrive in the town of Chivay you will be taken to your hotel and assisted by our representative at check-in. In the afternoon you’ll have the option of visiting the hot springs of Calera, to whose waters the locals attribute healing properties.
Overnight: Hotel in Colca Valley

The Flight of the Condor: Colca Canyon (B)
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will head towards the Cross of the Condor, to observe the depths of the Colca Canyon (one of the two deepest canyons in the world) and appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean Condor in its natural habitat. Today you will also visit some of the villages of the Colca Valley, such as Yanque, Pinchillo and Maca, where you’ll learn about the villagers´ traditions and customs and observe the locals’ dress, which is comprised of traditional skirts, colorful jackets and hats bordered with flowers, animals and other designs from nature.
Return to your hotel.
Children’s Activities.
-Hike to the nearby ruins of Uyo Uyo and bathe in the Thermal baths at the
Colca Lodge.
-Feeding Animals at the Lodge’s farm
-Harvesting vegetables in the orchard to be used for cooking dinner.
-Native Plant collection and making your own herbarium.
Overnight: Lodge in Colca Valley

Traveling to the Sacred Lake: Colca Canyon – Puno (B, L)
In the morning, you and your family will travel in your private car towards the city of Puno. On the way you will pass by the grassy plains of the valley, where you can observe herds of vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas grazing in the fields, as well as certain migratory bird species.
Before you arrive in the city of Puno, you will visit the Chullpas of Sillustani, the most important funerary site on the plain of Collao. These round burial structures were built by the Colla people in the 15th century. Some of the towers are as tall as 40 meters in height. They were the burial site for the most important people that dwelled in this region in ancient days.
Nearby you will also see fields where Peruvian potato varieties are cultivated.
There are more than 2,800 varieties of potatoes in Peru, of various sizes, colors and flavors, including purple and pink varieties!
Transfer to hotel for check-in.
Overnight Hotel in Puno

The Marvels of Lake Titikaka: Uros Islands / Amantani (B, L, D)
Today we will take a boat to the Floating Islands of Uros, home to the ancient inhabitants of Lake Titicaca. This group of 42 islets was originally created by the Uros to escape the Inca, who dominated the mainland at the time. Since the purpose of the islands was originally defensive, if a threat arose, the islands could - with difficulty - be moved. Here, on these islands, you will be able to observe the daily activities of hunting and fishing performed by the men. They use Totora reed boats, which are designed with the heads of dragons at their prow, for protection.
Later on, we’ll visit the Island of Amantani, where you will see the sacred sites of Pachatata and Pachamama, (Father Sky and Mother Earth). This is where you’ll be spending the night, hosted by a family that lives on this island. You and your family can sample the local foods and participate in traditions of the community, including dancing and singing to Andean music.
Overnight: Homestay on Amantani Island

A Taste of Taquile (B, L): Taquile Island
In the morning, you will visit the Island of Taquile, whose inhabitants are known for their friendliness as well as for their weavings. The weavings are designed using traditional techniques that have been passed from mother to daughter for centuries. The materials used, such as natural animal fibers and hand-gathered plants for dyes, have been the same since olden times. The people here also employ the cuchinilla, an insect found on the atún tree, to obtain over twenty different shades of red and blue dyes. The islanders design mantas, chullos (earflap hats), scarves, and other articles of clothing and daily life. In Taquile, chullos serve not only to protect the head, but also as a way to distinguish married from unmarried men. Here you will enjoy a typical lunch prepared by the residents of Taquile.
Return by boat to Puno.
Overnight: Hotel in Puno

Train Voyage: Puno – Cusco (B, L)
In the morning, you’ll take a train journey from Puno to Cusco. Along the way, you’ll be able to observe the gorgeous landscapes of the high plains of the Puneño and the sierras of Cusco. You will pass by picturesque villages, such as Pukara, Sicuani, and Urcos, as well as beautiful snowy plains, which you will be able to see from the high point of your route, known as “La Raya”.
La Raya is located at the dividing line between the districts of Cusco and Puno. It is located at 4,335 meters above sea level. It offers spectacular views of soaring Andean peaks, dominating the agricultural valleys dotted with herds of grazing alpacas, llamas, and sheep. The pure, rarefied air here is cold and crystal clear.
At night, when you arrive in Cusco, our representative will meet you and assist you as you transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

Day 10: Exploring the Navel of the World: Cusco (B)
In the morning take a private tour of the city of Cusco. You and your family will visit: the Cathedral of Cusco, with its massive stone pillars and elaborate religious works of art, and Koricancha, or the Temple of the Sun, which was the main religious center of the Inkas dedicated to the Sun cult. It has some of the best Inka stonework in the city.
Afterwards, you will head out to Sacsayhuaman (meaning satisfied falcon), which is the head of what the Inkas thought of as the puma-shaped city of Cusco. You’ll visit Tambomachay, the sacred water site of the Inkas where crystal pure cold water flows from within the rocks; Puka Pukara, known also as the resting place; and Qenqo, where you can see the Inka altar that was used for animal sacrifices.
Free afternoon to explore the city of Cusco
Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

Free day in Cusco (B)
Free day to rest and explore the Capital of the Inca’s Empire
Optional Activities:
Andean Music Demonstration
In the afternoon you will have a private demonstration of Andean music and can listen to and play many different Andean musical instruments, which are made of diverse materials and stylized in different forms.
Bake your own Bread / City tour of Cusco
In the morning you’ll travel to the town of Oropesa, which lies south of Cusco. It is most famous for its bread its bakeries. The great-tasting fresh bread has a delicious aroma that wafts throughout the town. You can recognize the bakeries from the huge basket each of them displays outside of their front doors. You and your family can learn to bake your own bread.
Orphanage of Anta
Visit the Peruvian Hearts Orphanage of Anta (Hogar Mercedes de Jesus Molina, located in Cusco-Izcuchaca) You can visit with the girls who reside here, and participate in songs, play games and share a snack with the girls.
Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

An Umasbamba Experience (B, L)
You’ll spend half a day in an authentic village in the Sacred Valley, whose inhabitants are practicing their traditional lifestyle, including the ancient art of weaving, farming and raising of livestock, and rituals and customs of old. Umasbamba is a traditional community of Chinchero that dates back to Inka times. It is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, mountains and the Apus (mountain spirits) of beautiful Lake Piuray. The weaving techniques practiced here are some of the oldest in the Americas, and date from the time of the Inka. The more than fifty designs used here are unique to this region and are implemented using the same tools and materials as their ancestors.
Your half day tour may include participation in agriculture and/or assisting with animals, collecting plants and preparing dyes, a hands-on weaving demonstration, a brief horseback ride for children, and participation in local customs.
Overnight: Hotel in the Sacred Valley

Ollantaytambo Fortress – Cooking Class (B, D)
Visit Ollantaytambo, a Sacred Valley village that conserves the original Inca designs of old, in its double-lintel trapezoidal doors, the canals at the edges of its streets, and its wide patios. Head up an ancient staircase to the Sun Temple, pausing during your climb to view and discuss the agricultural terraces. You will also observe some Qolcas, or ancient storehouses for articles of daily life. Afterwards, descend to the Inka and the Ñusta baths.
Later, visit a home in Ollantaytambo that dates from the time of the Inka, where you will find guinea pigs running freely in the Andean tradition. You will get a chance to handle and observe “cuyes” of all colors, patterns and sizes.
Dinner will be special tonight. Everybody, children and grownups will make their own pizzas at the ranch in the hotel, and eat them of course! A wide array of toppings, many unique to Peru, alongside the more traditional ones, will be available!
Overnight: Hotel in the Sacred Valley

Horseback riding through the Sacred Valley of the Inkas / Train Ollantaytambo – Machupicchu (B)
In the morning you will be taken to the Ranch of the Peruvian Paso Horse in the Sacred Valley. This breed is known for its unique lateral gait and its calm, even temper. It was selectively bred from the horses brought to Peru by the Conquistadors. At the Ranch, you will meet the horse you will be riding and after a briefing about the tour, the horses, safety and riding methods, you’ll mount up. This 2 ½  hour ride will give you the unique experience of riding the smoothest riding horse in the world in one of the most fascinating regions of the Andes, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There are tours and horses available for all riding levels.
In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Ollantaytambo train station for a 1.5 hour journey to Machupicchu. In Machupicchu our representative will accompany you to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Machu Picchu

Private Tour of Machupicchu (B, L)
Your guided tour of “the Lost City of the Inkas” will include a lecture about the natural granite rock formations, which were adapted and incorporated into the construction of the citadel and the highly stylized temples. It is an amazing feat of architecture considering the difficulties of the region it’s situated in. Machupicchu, which is hidden in the Andean cloud forest, is also a site considered by many to possess a special mystical energy.
After a savory lunch in the Machupicchu Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant it is time to return to your hotel. (Machupicchu Pueblo Hotel –Activities
Children can
· Make tea at the hotel’s mini tea plantation.
Visit the spectacled bears, Pepe and Yogi, 3 km away from the hotel
Learn about birdlife in the cloud forest by taking a specially designed nature walk along the hummingbird trail. During the walks our guides will delight children with local stories.
Overnight: Hotel in Machu Picchu

Train Machupicchu – Ollantaytambo / Pisac Market / Awanakancha (B, L)
In the morning, you will board the return train to Ollantaytambo (1.5 hours) where our representative will meet you and your family in the Ollantaytambo Station.
Later, you and your family will enjoy lunch at 3 Keros Restaurant (Gourmet Restaurant)
After lunch, you will visit the Pisac Market, where you can taste the freshly baked bread this region is known for and purchase handmade items such as ceramics, silver, costume jewelry, embroidery, tapestries, and textile arts directly from the artist that created them. The variety of colorful crafts and textiles available is a treat for the eye. You can try your hand at a bit of friendly, old-fashioned bargaining if something in particular catches your eye.
On the way to Cusco, you will visit the Awanakancha (Living Museum) where you and your family can enjoy visiting with animals from the camelid family and see a live weaving demonstration performed by local people
Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

Flight Cusco – Lima (B)
Transfer from your hotel to the Cusco airport, for your flight Cusco-Lima (one hour)
In Lima, our representative will meet you in the airport and transfer you and your family to your hotel.
Afternoon free in Lima

Return to Lima
At the appropriate hour you will be taken to the airport and assisted as you board your international flight