Peru with family

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Lima

  Welcome upon arrival of your international flight at Jorge Chavez airport in Lima, and transfer to the hotel. A French-speaking representative will be waiting for you at the airport and will give you your travel documents. Night at Barranco's Bed & Breakfast hotel. Included: private transport, welcome by French-speaking guide, room & breakfast.

• day 2

  Lima - Ica - Huacachina Oasis - Paracas

  Departure in a private vehicle towards Ica via the Panamericana South. You leave for two hours of adrenaline in the Huacachina desert. Your "driver" takes you through the dunes aboard a buggy and stops several times at the top so you can try sandboarding. Did we pique your curiosity? Watch the video to get an idea -> Sandboarding in Huacachina. Night at the Posada del Emancipador hotel. Included: private transport, (private) excursion, room & breakfast.

• day 3

  Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Lima

  Departure for the port of Paracas. Excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where many sea lions and various birds await you peacefully. Return to Lima. Night at Barranco's Bed & Breakfast hotel. Included: local guide, entrance(s) to the site(s) mentioned in the program, transportation in shared service, room and breakfast.

• day 4

  Lima - Arequipa

  Transfer to Lima airport. Flight to Arequipa. Transfer to your hotel in Arequipa. Free afternoon in Arequipa, the white city. Night at Casa de Melgar hotel. Included: private transport, departure transfer, domestic flight, airport taxes, arrival transfer, room & breakfast.

• day 5

  Arequipa

  In the morning, departure at 8:00 am for the Rio Chili. After 30 minutes of travel, arrival at Chilina, the starting point of our rafting descent. You set off for a descent of about one hour on the rapids of the Rio Chili. Over a distance of 6 km, you enjoy the incredible landscapes of the region, including an excellent view of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, and face the rapids of some turbulent areas that will add thrills to this trip on the river. Return to Arequipa at the end of the morning. Free afternoon in Arequipa, the white city. Overnight at the Casa de Melgar hotel. Included: local guide, excursion (group service), transport in group service, room & breakfast.

• day 6

  Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Uyo Uyo

  In the morning, departure between 07:30 and 8:00 in a shared service (15 to 30 people) for the Colca Valley (4 to 5 hours by road). Crossing the Salinas Aguada Blanca National Reserve and passing a pass at 4910 meters altitude, known as the "Mirador de los Volcanes". On the way, magnificent landscapes and observation of vicuñas and other camelids. Check-in at the Tradición Colca hotel around 13:30 and lunch. We go for a Peruvian paso horseback ride to the pre-Inca ruins of Uyo Uyo (2 to 3 hours ride). Overnight at the Tradición Colca hotel. Included: room & breakfast, lunch (excluding drinks), local guide, excursion (shared service), transport in shared service.

• day 7

  Colca Canyon - Cruz del Condor - Chivay - Puno

  We start our day at 6:30 am at the Cruz del Condor, in the heart of Colca, to observe the majestic Andean condor. You will also enjoy a breathtaking view of the Colca River, with the canyon reaching a depth of 1000 meters at this point. Visit to the village of Maca. Return to Yanque at the end of the morning. Lunch on your own. Transfer to Chivay at the beginning of the afternoon. In the early afternoon, departure by tourist bus to Puno with an English/Spanish-speaking guide. On the way, stop at the Patapampa volcano viewpoint (4950 m), then at the Chucura volcano. Last stop at the edge of lagoons to observe the landscape. Reception upon your arrival at the Puno bus terminal and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Intiqa hotel. Included: local guide, excursion (group service), transport in group service, bus ticket, arrival transfer, room & breakfast.

• day 8

  Puno - Uros - Taquile - Puno

  In the morning, transfer to the port of Puno at 7am for a departure by collective boat to the Uros and Taquile islands with an English/Spanish-speaking guide. After about twenty-five minutes by boat, visit the floating islands. These are not natural: they were built by the Uros tribe, whose main activity is fishing. Continue sailing (about two hours) to Taquile, an island of great cultural interest. The inhabitants remained without contact with the outside world for four centuries and thus preserved their ancestral traditions. The men knit, the women weave; you will discover the meaning of the different ways of wearing hats. Visit and free lunch in one of the island's typical restaurants. Return to Puno in the middle of the afternoon. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Intiqa hotel. Included: local guide, excursion (group service), public transport, room & breakfast.

• day 9

  Puno - Cusco

  Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the bus terminal. At 7:00 am, departure by tourist bus to Cusco (unaccompanied journey), the navel of the Inca Empire. This route allows you to enjoy beautiful landscapes throughout the journey, via the Raya pass, at 4,320 meters above sea level. Stop at the village of Pukara and its small main square before continuing to Raqchi to visit the temple of Wiracocha (the creator of the world), built with lava from the Quinchasata volcano. Discover the remains of the great administrative city, which includes more than 160 circular constructions used as warehouses by the Empire. The day ends with a visit to the village of Andahuaylillas and its church, nicknamed the Sistine Chapel of the Andes for its rich interior (murals layered over 3 centuries, paintings, sculpted and gold-leafed altar, organ). Arrival in Cusco at the end of the day. Travel time / duration: 11:00. Reception at the Cusco bus terminal and transfer to the hotel. A French-speaking guide will accompany you to the hotel. Overnight at the Arqueólogo hotel. Included: departure transfer, entrance(s) to site(s) mentioned in the program, bus ticket, lunch, arrival transfer, reception by French-speaking guide, room & breakfast.

• day 10

  Cusco - Pisac - Sacsayhuaman - Q’enqo - Cusco

  Descended from an explorer who left clues leading to a precious Inca treasure, set off with your family for a full day to solve the riddles and take on the challenges that await you in the heart of the most beautiful Inca sites of Cusco and its surroundings! Follow an exceptional route, dotted with fun activities, and discover Inca culture as well as the Quechua language in the center of the "navel of the world," in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and its mythical ruins (the historic center of Cusco and the Temple of the Sun, the ruins and market of Pisac, the ruins of Moray, Chinchero, Qenko, Sacsayhuaman...). Departure in a private vehicle for a day dedicated to discovering the Sacred Valley and the city of Cusco, cradle of the Inca Empire. First stop: the ruins of Pisac, one of the major sites of Inca culture with its different districts (administrative, religious, military) and its important terraces intended for agriculture. Stroll through the craft market before heading back towards Cusco. On the way, discover the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Q’enqo. Continue in Cusco with a visit to the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral, which features many paintings from the Cusco School, as well as treasures of goldsmithing, silver, and precious stones. Return to the hotel in Cusco. Overnight at the Arqueólogo hotel. Included: private transport, entrance(s) to the site(s) mentioned in the program, French-speaking guide, room & breakfast.

• day 11

  Chinchero - Maras

  Departure for a half-day mountain biking trip in the upper part of the Sacred Valley. The ride starts at the village of Chinchero, then follows the Huaypo lagoon and the archaeological site of Moray. You then reach the Maras salt mines and finish your route in Urubamba. The route can last between 1h and 5h depending on the starting point and your preferences. Transfer to your hotel in the valley. Overnight at Casona Yucay hotel. Included: French-speaking guide, private transport, room & breakfast.

• day 12

  Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

  Departure by private vehicle to Ollantaytambo station. You board a train to Aguas Calientes, the starting point for Machu Picchu. Morning train. Note: The train company allows travelers to carry a cabin suitcase of 10 kilos maximum per person. You will need to leave your checked luggage in storage at the hotel in the Sacred Valley or in Cusco (possibility to transfer luggage from one hotel to another). Ascent by shuttle to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu. Departures, both for the ascent and descent, are every 5 minutes. Note: - 1st shuttle to the site: 05:30 - Last shuttle to the site: 15:30 - Last shuttle to Aguas Calientes: 16:45 Travel time: 30 minutes. Arrival at the Machu Picchu site, wonder of the world. Machu Picchu is an ancient 15th-century Inca city in Peru. Abandoned during the collapse of the Inca Empire, the sacred city of the Incas, forgotten for centuries, is considered a masterpiece of the architecture of this civilization. It was revealed by the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911. Since 1983, the site has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On July 7, 2007, Machu Picchu was designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World by the NewOpenWorld Foundation, an unofficial and commercial organization. Finally, the site is part of a whole cultural and natural ensemble known as the "Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu." Guided tour of the site (about 3 hours) and one hour of free time. Access to the site from 12:00 to 16:30. You board a train to Ollantaytambo. Afternoon train. Note: The train company allows travelers to carry a cabin suitcase of 10 kilos maximum per person. You will need to leave your checked luggage in storage at the hotel in the Sacred Valley or in Cusco. Welcome at Ollantaytambo station and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Night at the Arqueólogo hotel. Included: private transport, train ticket, bus ticket, guide fees, entrance(s) to site(s) mentioned in the program, French-speaking guide, room & breakfast.

• day 13

  Cusco - Lima

  You will visit the Cusco chocolate museum to discover the secrets of cacao culture and make your own chocolate bar from Peruvian cacao beans. You will learn all about chocolate making, discovering every step from the cacao tree to the finished product that you will take home. An activity that will delight the youngest and please food lovers! Transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport. Flight to Lima. Welcome upon your arrival at Lima airport and transfer to the hotel. At the end of the afternoon, at sunset, you will leave by private vehicle for the reserve park. Every evening, it opens its doors for a nighttime sound and light show called "The Magic Water Circuit," retracing the different elements of Peruvian cultural heritage. Note: closed on Monday and Tuesday. Night at Barranco's Bed & Breakfast hotel. Included: local guide, entrance(s) to site(s) mentioned in the program, excursion (group service), cooking class, private transport, domestic flight, airport taxes, arrival transfer, room & breakfast.

• day 14

  Lima

  Three hours before departure, transfer to Jorge Chavez Airport in Lima. Included: private transport, departure transfer.