Family Mystery Adventure (Private)
11 Days 10 Nights
Lima, Ica, Nazca, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Cusco, Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Maras Moray, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands, Taquile Island & Amantani Island
Combine mystery, adrenaline, nature, history and alot of fun for the whole family all in one trip. Fly over the Nazca Lines, enjoy sand dune sports, visit remote islands and its wildlife and come to the Andes and learn about the Incan empire and its wonders.
Day By Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Peru (Private)
Upon arrival into Lima Airport, you can be assured that we will have a private transfer waiting to take you to your hotel in Lima. Your driver and English speaking representative will welcome you into Peru ensuring you with a comfortable and safe ride.
Overnight in Lima. (Altitude: Sea Level)
Day 2: Lima to Ica & the Huacachina Oasis & Dunes (Private) (B,L)
In the morning, your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel to take you to Ica. After a 5 hour journey you will arrive at your hotel in time for lunch at your hotel. You can then enjoy a rest in the afternoon before heading off to the Huacachina Oasis, where we will have an exciting adventure. You will ride on sand buggies along the sand dunes and even have a go at sand boarding. We will then enjoy a stunning sunset before heading back to the hotel.
Overnight in Ica. (Altitude: 600m, 2000ft)
Day 3: Fly over the Nazca Lines & to Paracas (Private) (B,L)
Today your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to take you to Nazca. Along the way we will visit the Museo Regional Maria Reiche, which is a very interesting museum, which used to be the home of the most well-known Nazca Lines researcher before she passed away in 1998. Maria Reiche dedicated over 50 years of her life to the Nazca Line, which is why the museum was dedicated to her. At the museum, you will be able to see pictures of Maria, all the material she used when she was alive and of course artifacts that relate to the Nazca Lines. After visiting the museum, we will take you to Nazca Airport where you will board your 30 minute flight over the Incredible Nazca Lines, which are a series of ancient geoglyphs in the desert made by the Nazca Culture (200 BCE). Nowadays the reason why and how these geoglyphs were created is still a mystery. During the flight you will be able to see the most important figures, such as the monkey, the hummingbird, the tree, the parrot, the astronaut, the dog, the condor and some others. After viewing the spectacular lines, we will take you to the Chauchilla Cemetery, where you can see skulls and bones scattered all over the ground. This place was destroyed by thieves who came and took all the treasures and possessions and only left unwanted corpses, human hairs and broken ceramics. After visiting the cemetery, we will take you to visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts, which was created two thousand years ago to irrigate crops that were growing in this dry desert land. The design of the aqueducts is not only highly practical but also beautiful. We will then take you to your hotel in Paracas.
Overnight in Paracas. (Altitude: 600m, 2000ft)
Day 4: Ballestas Islands Tour & to Lima (Private) (B)
Today, in the morning we will take you to the Chaco Harbour via our private van. Here you will take a short boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, which are three small islands located off the shores of Paracas in the Pacific Ocean. On the way you will be able to see the ´Candelabro`, which is a giant geoglyphs in the shape of a candle holder at the coast of Paracas. When you arrive at the Ballestas Islands, you will be able to observe some sea birds, such as pelicans, Inca tern, the Peruvian booby, red legged cormorant, guanay and occasionally the Humboldt penguin. After visiting the Ballestas Islands, we will head back to the Chaco Harbour and have an appetizing lunch in a nearby local restaurant. After lunch we will head to Lima on a 4 hour journey.
Overnight in Lima. (Altitude: Sea level)
Day 5: Lima to Cusco & Sacred Valley (Private) (B)
In the morning you will transfer from your hotel to Lima Airport in time for your hour domestic flight to Cusco. Upon arrival into the Inca Empire of Cusco in the morning, you will make your way via a private van to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which is located at lower elevation and will help with acclimatization. Along the way you will make a number of stops to some fascinating and photographic view points. One of the stops will be to an animal recovery centre, which houses a number of beautiful animals to include: condors, pumas, macaws, llamas and tortoises. During your time here you can enter into the condor cage and see the flight of this large bird. Another stop will be to a llama and alpaca farm, where you will be able to get real up close and personal with these wonderful creatures and even be able to feed them. At this farm, they also produce high quality pieces from the wool, which you are able to purchase. You will then continue along the Sacred Valley where your hotel is located.
Overnight in Sacred Valley. (Altitude: 2900m, 9500ft)
Day 6: Sacred Valley of the Incas (Private) (B,L)
In the morning, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel for your private Sacred Valley tour. We will first drive to the Pisaq town, where on Sundays is the big market day when local villagers come from the mountains and sell their home-grown vegetables. In this market it is still possible to see how people practice the trade system used in the Incan times. Here, you will be able to get great prices for goods and souvenirs. We will also have the opportunity to visit the Incredible Pisaq Ruins and then drive to Urubamba to enjoy lunch in one of the best local restaurants in the Sacred Valley. After lunch, we will head to Ollantaytambo, one of the last Inca refuges, where you will notice that the houses and building still preserve a big part of the Inca Architecture. You will enter into an Inca house and see how they used to live. We will then take you to visit the Ollantaytambo ruins, temples and terraces. You will get to witness the abandoned stones and unfinished walls, due to the invasion of the Spaniards. This tour also includes a visit to a “Chicheria”, where you will learn the old Incan technique of producing the most popular drink in the Andes. Here you will also get to see how locals farm guinea pigs in their homes which after a few months becomes a delicious dish. Finally we will return you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Sacred Valley. (Altitude: 2900m, 9500ft)
Day 7: Incan Laboratory, Salt Mines & Donkey Riding (Private) (B,L)
In the morning your private tour guide and driver will drive you off the beaten path to Maras, a typical Andean village. Here you will walk around the streets and get the sense that you have stepped back into time, due to the traditional clothing of the locals and old style buildings. If you have young children, we will surprise them with a short donkey ride around the town. We will then visit the very impressive San Francisco Church to include visits to the baptism room and bell tower, where you will have a great view of the village and its surrounding snow capped mountains. We will then drive you to the incredible Circular Terraces of Moray, which was used an Inca laboratory to acclimatize their crops. After that we will have a picnic lunch at a nearby strategic point with great views of the glaciers and mountains. Then we will head to the Salt Terraces of Maras to see and learn about an ancient pre-Incan method of producing salt. After this visit, you will have the choice of either a short hour trek to the Vilcanota River and then drive to your hotel or drive directly to your hotel.
Overnight in Sacred Valley. (Altitude: 2900m, 9500ft)
Day 8: Machu Picchu - Wonder of the World with Vistadome (Private) (B,L)
In the morning your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Sacred Valley and transfer you to Ollantaytambo Train Station. From here, you will board the Vistadome Train for an hour and a half journey to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you will transfer to the ruins and have your tour of Machu Picchu, ´The Lost City of the Incas`. As there are not many people in the afternoons, it is more peaceful and enjoyable. You will learn about the history of this Incan sacred site and the tour will include visits to some temples such as the Sun and the Condor. You will also visit, whilst learn some interesting facts about the Incan sacred terraces, aqueducts and houses. After a nice sunset you will transfer back to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes. (Altitude: 2000m, 6500ft)
Day 9: Machu Picchu to Cusco with Vistadome (Private) (B,L)
Today you have another chance to visit Machu Picchu where you have plenty of time to explore this truly magnificent site on your own. There are many short trek options, such as a the one to the Sun Gate for an impressive view of Machu Picchu or a visit to the Incan Bridge, a secret entrance for the Inca Army. The most adventurous should not miss the Wayna Picchu ´young mountain climbing, which requires a very early start (5.30am) as only 400 people are permitted on this climb each day. If you prefer not to return to the Machu Picchu ruins today, you also have some trekking options around Aguas Calientes such as the easy walk to the Wandor Falls or the really challenging Putukusy Mountain climb for an impressive view of the Machu Picchu citadel. In the afternoon you will take the hour and a half Vistadome Train to Ollantaytambo, where your private driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco. (Altitude: 3400m, 11150ft)
Day 10: Cusco City & the Incan Empire (Private) (B,D)
In the morning your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel to begin your private city tour of this wonderful city. You will visit the well-known and beautiful Incan temple of Sacsayhuaman, where you will be amazed with the great construction work of the Incan empire and there is still mystery of how they managed to move and fit each large and heavy stone so perfectly into each other. As part of your city tour, you will also visit Cusco Cathedral, which has an UNESCO World Heritage status and is located in Plaza de Armas. Here you will see many holy Christian artifacts and artwork derived from the `Escuela Cuzquena´ (Cuzco Art school). Your tour will then take you to the Temple of the Sun, ´Koricancha`, located in the Avenida Sol. This Incan site was one of the most worshipped and most respected temples of the city. Finally we will let you experience the local life by taking you to the San Pedro market, where you will see a whole range of goods, such as gifts, crafts, clothes, meats, juices, fruits, vegetables and more. You will then return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. During the evening you will be invited to a farewell dinner in a local restaurant to enjoy some exquisite cuisine.
Overnight in Cusco. (Altitude: 3400m, 11150ft)
Day 11: Cusco to Lima (Private) (B)
Today your private driver will pick you up at your hotel 2 hours before your domestic flight to take you to Cusco Airport. You will take an hour flight from Cusco to Lima in time for your international flight.
Your Cultural Immersion Peru Package Includes:
- All domestic flights in Peru
- All private transfers and transportation
- All private excursions and tours
- All site and attraction entrance tickets
- A professional English speaking tour guide tour with all excursions
- A professional driver with all transfers
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- All accommodation based on double occupancy
- Round trip train to Machu Picchu
- Local taxes
Your Cultural Immersion Peru Package Does Not Include:
- International flights
- Airport taxes (US$6 upon arrival, US$30 upon international departure)
- Additional add on activities
- Tips and extras
Hotel & Pricing Information
| B&B Type Hotels | 3* Hotels | 4* Hotels | |
| Lima | Mariel | Casa Andina Classic | Casa Andina Private Collection |
| Ica | Villa Jazmin | Villa Jazmin | Las Dunas |
| Paracas | Refugio | Doubletree by Hilton | Doubletree by Hilton |
| Sacred Valley | Amaru Valle | Royal Inka | Casa Andina Private Collection |
| Machu Picchu | Muyurina | Andina Luxury | Hatuchay Tower |
| Cusco | Amaru I | Munay Wasi | Casa Andina Private Collection |
| PRICE PER ADULT 2125.00 USD | PRICE PER ADULT 2293.00 USD | PRICE PER ADULT 2710.00 USD | |
| PRICE PER CHILD 765.00 USD | PRICE PER CHILD 865.00 USD | PRICE PER CHILD 1350.00 USD |
- The prices quoted above are per person and based on 2 adults and 1 child (10 years old or under).
- The price quoted for the child is subject to a minimum of 2 adults travelling and based in a double room with an extra bed or a triple room.
- In order to secure your trip, we will require a deposit of 60%. The rest of the payment (40%) will be required to be paid locally.
- A 4% fee applies when paying by credit card.
- A US$50 fee applies when paying by wire money transfer.
- We reserve the right to offer an alternative accommodation of a similar standard in the case the accommodation specified in our web site is overbooked or for any reason beyond our control. No changes will be made after payment.
