Peru Essentials in Style
Lima, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu at an unhurried pace
fromUS$3,900
Easy
Family Vacations
Family Adventure in the Andes
CuscoSacred ValleyMachu Picchu
- Duration
- 8 days
- Physical level
- Moderate
- Max. altitude
- 3,500 m
- Group size
- Private family
- Accommodation
- Family-friendly hotels
- From
- US$2,950
Llamas, rafting, chocolate and Machu Picchu
A flexible family journey with hands-on activities, short drives and family-friendly hotels.
Designed with parents in mind: paced for kids, flexible and always private.
- A gentle llama trek with a local family
- Rafting on the Urubamba for all ages
- A chocolate-making workshop in Cusco
- Machu Picchu with a guide who knows how to engage kids
The route
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Arrival in Cusco
Transfer straight to the lower Sacred Valley to acclimatize.
Overnight: Sacred Valley
Itinerary
Sacred Valley
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco
Transfer straight to the lower Sacred Valley to acclimatize.
Sacred Valley
Day 2: Llama trek & community visit
Gentle walk with llamas and a visit to a local school.
Sacred Valley
Day 3: Rafting & ATV
Family rafting on the Urubamba; ATV ride to Moray for older kids.
Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Train to Machu Picchu
Scenic train ride and afternoon at the hot springs.
Customize this journey
Change the pace, upgrade hotels, add days — this itinerary is yours to shape.
Before you go
Children and altitude
We start in the lower Sacred Valley and keep the first days relaxed so the whole family adapts comfortably.
Best season
April to October brings clear skies and dry trails. November to March is greener, quieter and has afternoon showers.
Documents
Your passport is required to enter Machu Picchu and to board trains. Bring the same passport used in your booking.
Health & insurance
Travel insurance covering high altitude and medical evacuation is strongly recommended.
What to pack
PassportOriginal, not a copy
Soles in cashFor tips and markets
Personal medicationPlus something for altitude
Reusable bottleStay hydrated at altitude
FAQ
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We plan a gradual ascent, starting in the lower Sacred Valley. Our guides carry oxygen, monitor how you feel and adjust the pace whenever needed.
As soon as your dates are set. From May to September they sell out weeks ahead; we secure them the moment your trip is confirmed.
No. Prices exclude international flights, but we gladly recommend routes and coordinate your arrival and departure times.
What our travelers say
- ★★★★★
“Fast, honest answers on WhatsApp before we booked and real support during the trip. When a train was delayed, everything was rearranged before we even noticed.”
Laura & James P., United KingdomPeru Essentials in Style - ★★★★★
“Walking the Inca Trail had been on my list for twenty years. The team handled the permits, the porters were incredible and arriving through the Sun Gate was pure emotion.”
Michael K., AustraliaClassic Inca TrailGoogle - ★★★★★
“Travelling with three kids could have been stressful, but the pace was just right. The llama trek and the chocolate workshop were the highlights for our children.”
The Harrison family, United StatesFamily Adventure in the AndesTripadvisor - ★★★★★
“The perfect honeymoon. The Hiram Bingham train, a private sunrise at Machu Picchu and three nights in the Amazon — Giovanni designed something that felt completely ours.”
Emma T., United KingdomRomantic Peru HoneymoonGoogle - ★★★★★
“Our guide on the Salkantay trek knew every plant, every story and exactly when we needed a break. Crossing the pass at sunrise is a memory we will keep forever.”
David & Claire R., CanadaSalkantay Trek to Machu PicchuTripadvisor - ★★★★★
“Every single detail was taken care of, from the airport pick-up in Lima to a quiet table overlooking the Sacred Valley. We never once had to think about logistics — we just enjoyed Peru.”
Sarah M., United StatesPeru Essentials in Style
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