Peru Family Multisport Tour
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This fun family package is the result of years exploring Cusco and the Sacred Valley with children and watching what makes their eyes sparkle. As we all know, if the kids are happy the adults can relax and enjoy their holiday too. Carefully chosen activities such as canoeing and hiking the Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu allow you to experience the best of this fascinating country at a pace that all the family can enjoy. Give your family a holiday to last.
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Day 1 - arrive Cusco, transfer to Sacred Valley :
On arrival in Cusco airport please proceed to the baggage hall. At the exit to the building your transfer guide, will be waiting for you with a sign at the barrier outside the arrivals gate. Your guide will then escort you on the seventy minute journey to the Sacred Valley and your hotel for the night. Your guide will introduce you to the land of the Incas and hold a trip consultation for the adventure ahead.
Lunch in local restaurant
Night at La Casona Yucay
Included: English-speaking guide , transport , lunch , room & breakfast next day
On arrival in Cusco airport please proceed to the baggage hall. At the exit to the building your transfer guide, will be waiting for you with a sign at the barrier outside the arrivals gate. Your guide will then escort you on the seventy minute journey to the Sacred Valley and your hotel for the night. Your guide will introduce you to the land of the Incas and hold a trip consultation for the adventure ahead.
Lunch in local restaurant
Night at La Casona Yucay
Included: English-speaking guide , transport , lunch , room & breakfast next day
Day 2 - E-Bike the Sacred Valley of the Incas from Pisac to Ollantaytambo : This ride is perfect for anyone who enjoys getting out on a bike and wants to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Sacred Valley of the Incas but in a fun, healthy and carbon-friendly way, far from the busloads of tourists usually associated with this tour. Its versatility means it can be easily adapted to suit every level and age.
Using state of the art, full-suspension, electric-assist mountain bikes, means you can cycle the full length of the Sacred Valley with relative ease. The e-bike fleet ranges from XXS to XL making this trip suitable for all sizes, ages and abilities. These amazing bikes allow for up to five hours of electric motor-assisted riding. You still have to peddle but it is liking having your best friend running alongside to give you a push, whenever you need it. They are the "future of biking" according to some.
You begin with an optional visit to Pisac village. At this small town based in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we can stop for a stroll around the lovely Plaza de Armas and artisan market stalls.
Just across the Urubamba river from Pisac lies the village of Taray. Here we unload the bikes, you kit up and following full instruction in the use of your electric assist mountain bike, begin your Sacred Valley cycle.
This lovely dirt track undulates between local villages and haciendas, where we can see traditional farming methods still in use against the beautiful backdrop of glaciated mountains and Inca ruins. Passing by Qoya, Calca, Huaran and Huayllabamba you stop for a picnic lunch en-route.
With the help of the electric motors, climbs cease to exist as you whizz along on this virtual traffic free road with stunning views of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River. A short road transfer around Urubamba and you are back on a by-road, crossing the Urubamba river beside the train tracks and so to Pacchar and then beside towering, perfectly preserved Inca terrace, we arrive at Ollantaytambo.
The support vehicle is on hand throughout the day, allowing us to carry any extra gear or weary riders.
This full day of E-biking along the length of the Sacred Valley of the Incas will be one of the highlights of your trip to Peru.
Night at La Casona Yucay
Included: English-speaking guide , transport , Boleto turistico , equipment hire , bike, helmet, gloves , lunch , room & breakfast next day
Using state of the art, full-suspension, electric-assist mountain bikes, means you can cycle the full length of the Sacred Valley with relative ease. The e-bike fleet ranges from XXS to XL making this trip suitable for all sizes, ages and abilities. These amazing bikes allow for up to five hours of electric motor-assisted riding. You still have to peddle but it is liking having your best friend running alongside to give you a push, whenever you need it. They are the "future of biking" according to some.
You begin with an optional visit to Pisac village. At this small town based in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we can stop for a stroll around the lovely Plaza de Armas and artisan market stalls.
Just across the Urubamba river from Pisac lies the village of Taray. Here we unload the bikes, you kit up and following full instruction in the use of your electric assist mountain bike, begin your Sacred Valley cycle.
This lovely dirt track undulates between local villages and haciendas, where we can see traditional farming methods still in use against the beautiful backdrop of glaciated mountains and Inca ruins. Passing by Qoya, Calca, Huaran and Huayllabamba you stop for a picnic lunch en-route.
With the help of the electric motors, climbs cease to exist as you whizz along on this virtual traffic free road with stunning views of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River. A short road transfer around Urubamba and you are back on a by-road, crossing the Urubamba river beside the train tracks and so to Pacchar and then beside towering, perfectly preserved Inca terrace, we arrive at Ollantaytambo.
The support vehicle is on hand throughout the day, allowing us to carry any extra gear or weary riders.
This full day of E-biking along the length of the Sacred Valley of the Incas will be one of the highlights of your trip to Peru.
Night at La Casona Yucay
Included: English-speaking guide , transport , Boleto turistico , equipment hire , bike, helmet, gloves , lunch , room & breakfast next day
Day 3 - Huaypo Maras Moray options : Today, you head to the watersports center on the shores of Lake Huaypo for some active options. Set amongst fields of corn with fantastic views across to the snow capped Vilcanota mountains, this is a relaxing rural setting and the perfect place to acclimatise and enjoy some fun on the water. Choose between exploring the lake on our Stand Up Paddleboards or Sit On Top Kayaks. Once fully kitted up in wetsuits, booties and life jackets, your expert guide will give you a full instruction on these easy to use crafts before you head out through the reeds and onto the lake itself.
To paddle across lake Huaypo is a magical experience as you glide along enjoying spectacular views of the Andes mountains and the local farms and hopefully glimpse some of the birdlife that use Huaypo as a migration base including the rare Andean Flamingo. On the far side of the lake, we enjoy some snacks before heading back to our base in time for hot showers and lunch.
Today's lunch is made on-site with local products and freshly prepared natural drinks. A Pachamanca is a traditional way of preparing food in the Andes. In the absence of a stove an oven is built out of stones, the stones are heated with a wood fire and once brought to a very high temperature. The meat and vegetables are then carefully covered with the rocks.. Herbs are then added and the whole mound is covered by wet sheets and finally a mound of earth. After thirty-five minutes the meal is ready and we have the pleasure of digging up our delicious potatoes, yams, corn, fava beans, and meat straight from the earth.
There's time to relax in our hammocks and enjoy the stunning views before we say farewell to Huaypo and take a dirt road to the incredible ruins of Moray. These rarely visited circular ruins are thought to have been agricultural experimental stations in the times of the Incas. After visiting the ruins, we head back across the plains through the interesting town of Maras to visit the amazing Salineras, a series of salt pans that have been worked since Inca times. We explore this amazing site before finally returning to our hotel after a full day of fun, culture, fine dining and history.
Night at La Casona Yucay
Included: English-speaking guide , transport , Maras salt-pans entrance fee , all white-water & safety equipment , lakeside base facilities - changing-room, showers, toilets , Stand-up paddle board or sit-on-top kayak , paddle , wetsuit, boots, bouyancy aid, splash jacket , snacks & water , lunch , room & breakfast next day
To paddle across lake Huaypo is a magical experience as you glide along enjoying spectacular views of the Andes mountains and the local farms and hopefully glimpse some of the birdlife that use Huaypo as a migration base including the rare Andean Flamingo. On the far side of the lake, we enjoy some snacks before heading back to our base in time for hot showers and lunch.
Today's lunch is made on-site with local products and freshly prepared natural drinks. A Pachamanca is a traditional way of preparing food in the Andes. In the absence of a stove an oven is built out of stones, the stones are heated with a wood fire and once brought to a very high temperature. The meat and vegetables are then carefully covered with the rocks.. Herbs are then added and the whole mound is covered by wet sheets and finally a mound of earth. After thirty-five minutes the meal is ready and we have the pleasure of digging up our delicious potatoes, yams, corn, fava beans, and meat straight from the earth.
There's time to relax in our hammocks and enjoy the stunning views before we say farewell to Huaypo and take a dirt road to the incredible ruins of Moray. These rarely visited circular ruins are thought to have been agricultural experimental stations in the times of the Incas. After visiting the ruins, we head back across the plains through the interesting town of Maras to visit the amazing Salineras, a series of salt pans that have been worked since Inca times. We explore this amazing site before finally returning to our hotel after a full day of fun, culture, fine dining and history.
Night at La Casona Yucay
Included: English-speaking guide , transport , Maras salt-pans entrance fee , all white-water & safety equipment , lakeside base facilities - changing-room, showers, toilets , Stand-up paddle board or sit-on-top kayak , paddle , wetsuit, boots, bouyancy aid, splash jacket , snacks & water , lunch , room & breakfast next day
Day 4 - Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu:
We start early in the morning and transfer to the train station for the beautiful journey towards Machu Picchu. At km104 we alight, pass through the control and start our walk past the interesting ruins at Chachabamba. Following ancient Inca trail, we ascend through tropical cloud forest and climb high above the roaring Urubamba River. Whilst walking all you need to carry is a daypack.
An initially challenging ascent is replaced by satisfaction as we reach Wiñay Wayna, a beautiful Inca ruin full of swallows and orchids. We enjoy a picnic lunch and, time-permitting, visit these impressive ruins before joining what is generally considered to be the most spectacular part of the Inca Trail. The contour path through the fascinating cloud forest leads to Inti Puncu, ‘the gateway of the Sun’ and our first glimpse of Machu Picchu.
We savor the moment, take photos and then once in the ruins themselves, your guide will give you an extensive walking tour of Machu Picchu and explain the fascinating history of the Incas. If time permits you may wish to explore further to the Inca Bridge, whilst some may prefer to just relax and take in the stunning location.
We catch an afternoon bus to Machu Picchu town and transfer to the train station, where you can catch a late train back to Ollantaytambo and onwards to your hotel in Cusco.
Night at the Hotel Casa San Blas Boutique (Suite)
Included: English-speaking guide , trekking porter , transport , Train ticket down , guide's train ticket down , guide's train ticket return , Train ticket return , km104 Inca trail permit , bus ticket , box lunch , room & breakfast next day
We start early in the morning and transfer to the train station for the beautiful journey towards Machu Picchu. At km104 we alight, pass through the control and start our walk past the interesting ruins at Chachabamba. Following ancient Inca trail, we ascend through tropical cloud forest and climb high above the roaring Urubamba River. Whilst walking all you need to carry is a daypack.
An initially challenging ascent is replaced by satisfaction as we reach Wiñay Wayna, a beautiful Inca ruin full of swallows and orchids. We enjoy a picnic lunch and, time-permitting, visit these impressive ruins before joining what is generally considered to be the most spectacular part of the Inca Trail. The contour path through the fascinating cloud forest leads to Inti Puncu, ‘the gateway of the Sun’ and our first glimpse of Machu Picchu.
We savor the moment, take photos and then once in the ruins themselves, your guide will give you an extensive walking tour of Machu Picchu and explain the fascinating history of the Incas. If time permits you may wish to explore further to the Inca Bridge, whilst some may prefer to just relax and take in the stunning location.
We catch an afternoon bus to Machu Picchu town and transfer to the train station, where you can catch a late train back to Ollantaytambo and onwards to your hotel in Cusco.
Night at the Hotel Casa San Blas Boutique (Suite)
Included: English-speaking guide , trekking porter , transport , Train ticket down , guide's train ticket down , guide's train ticket return , Train ticket return , km104 Inca trail permit , bus ticket , box lunch , room & breakfast next day
Day 5 - Cusco :
Enjoy a free morning in Cusco for some rest and recuperation. Whether your interest is exploring Inca ruins, visiting Colonial churches, bargain hunting in artisan markets, visiting the chocolate museum or just relaxing over a coffee on a terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas, Cusco has something for everyone.
Then take a short Cusco art workshop and work with a local artist to decorate your very own Pucara Bull. You will learn and apply the gilding techniques so important to traditional Cusco art. You will learn about the history of the bulls and their role in local customs. And about the Cusco school of art and its fusion of Andean culture with European.
Your workshop takes places in La Mestiza cafe on the Avenida El Sol. And will be led by a member of the Totemiq Art Collective. This cafe was decorated by Totemiq and demonstrates how they are helping preserve the traditions of Cusco´s artists by fusing with modern-day design. This is a great way to create your own very special souvenir and pass a fun, relaxing and educational two hours.
Duration: 2 hours.
Included: 01 Local beverage (Pisco sour, coffee, tea, natural fruit juice or smoothie). All art materials.
You take home: 1 Ceramic Pucara Bull
Night at the Hotel Casa San Blas Boutique (Suite)
Included: excursion , transport , English-speaking guide , room & breakfast next day
Enjoy a free morning in Cusco for some rest and recuperation. Whether your interest is exploring Inca ruins, visiting Colonial churches, bargain hunting in artisan markets, visiting the chocolate museum or just relaxing over a coffee on a terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas, Cusco has something for everyone.
Then take a short Cusco art workshop and work with a local artist to decorate your very own Pucara Bull. You will learn and apply the gilding techniques so important to traditional Cusco art. You will learn about the history of the bulls and their role in local customs. And about the Cusco school of art and its fusion of Andean culture with European.
Your workshop takes places in La Mestiza cafe on the Avenida El Sol. And will be led by a member of the Totemiq Art Collective. This cafe was decorated by Totemiq and demonstrates how they are helping preserve the traditions of Cusco´s artists by fusing with modern-day design. This is a great way to create your own very special souvenir and pass a fun, relaxing and educational two hours.
Duration: 2 hours.
Included: 01 Local beverage (Pisco sour, coffee, tea, natural fruit juice or smoothie). All art materials.
You take home: 1 Ceramic Pucara Bull
Night at the Hotel Casa San Blas Boutique (Suite)
Included: excursion , transport , English-speaking guide , room & breakfast next day
Day 6 - Raft the Apurimac - Black Canyon Section 1 day : This is a unique chance to paddle a one day section of the mighty Rio Apurimac, through a 3000m deep canyon on the true source of the Rio Amazon. This is a massive day of total adventure, You will be rewarded with spectacular views, amazing whitewater, pristine beaches and great memories.
We pick you up early for the spectacular drive to the Apurimac canyon, hopefully glimpsing on route the snow-capped Vilcanota mountain range and Salcantay Massif before descending an incredible road into the canyon and so to our starting point on the banks of the Apurimac. Here we inflate our specialized rafts, and, following a full safety talk and instruction in the art of white water rafting, we head off into the canyon in search of adventure. We travel through the most spectacular canyon with world class rapids, interspersed with gentle floats, elusive wildlife and amazing scenery. We stop to explore side canyons, have lunch on a deserted beach before enjoying more fun rapids to our take out at Puente Huallpacachaca where we celebrate our day with cold drinks, before jumping in the vehicles for the journey back to your hotel, having had a genuine "mini expedition" on the Rio Apurimac.
Night at the Hotel Casa San Blas Boutique (Suite)
Included: all white-water & safety equipment , Swift Water Rescue trained English-speaking guide , safety boat , transport , wetsuit, helmet, boots, bouyancy aid, splash jacket , picnic lunch , cold beers , snacks & water , room & breakfast next day
We pick you up early for the spectacular drive to the Apurimac canyon, hopefully glimpsing on route the snow-capped Vilcanota mountain range and Salcantay Massif before descending an incredible road into the canyon and so to our starting point on the banks of the Apurimac. Here we inflate our specialized rafts, and, following a full safety talk and instruction in the art of white water rafting, we head off into the canyon in search of adventure. We travel through the most spectacular canyon with world class rapids, interspersed with gentle floats, elusive wildlife and amazing scenery. We stop to explore side canyons, have lunch on a deserted beach before enjoying more fun rapids to our take out at Puente Huallpacachaca where we celebrate our day with cold drinks, before jumping in the vehicles for the journey back to your hotel, having had a genuine "mini expedition" on the Rio Apurimac.
Night at the Hotel Casa San Blas Boutique (Suite)
Included: all white-water & safety equipment , Swift Water Rescue trained English-speaking guide , safety boat , transport , wetsuit, helmet, boots, bouyancy aid, splash jacket , picnic lunch , cold beers , snacks & water , room & breakfast next day
Day 7 - Cusco- cobbles, culture and coffee:
Today you are free to wander around Cusco, explore the cobbled side streets of the San Blas artist district or stare in awe at the Inca treasures in the many museums.
This afternoon we will take you to the airport for your onward journey, perhaps to Lake Titicaca, the Amazon jungle, or even just home.
included:breakfast, transfer
Today you are free to wander around Cusco, explore the cobbled side streets of the San Blas artist district or stare in awe at the Inca treasures in the many museums.
This afternoon we will take you to the airport for your onward journey, perhaps to Lake Titicaca, the Amazon jungle, or even just home.
included:breakfast, transfer
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2022 Rates per person, double occupancy in US$ : for 2 persons: $3218 per person for 3 persons: $2706 per person for 4 persons: $2450 per person
This private tour can start on any day, subject to availability of Inca Trail permits. Can use different level of hotels to change price. What's included:All airport transfers and transport in private vehicles. All horses and horse riding equipment including horse riding helmets. All rafting and canoeing equipment, professional English and Spanish-speaking guides, trained in first-aid, swift water rescue and C.P.R. Mountain bikes, gloves and helmets. Extensive first-aid kit including Oxygen. Entrances and a guided tour of Cusco Inca sites, Pisac market, Maras saltpans, km 104 Inca trail and Machu Picchu. Vistadome train and bus transfers to/from Machu Picchu.
What's not included: International flights, personal belongings, cycling shorts, mountain bike toe-clips, airport taxes ($6 local, $31 international), personal expenses, travel insurance and tips. Lima hotels, airport transfers, day rooms, tours and all internal flights are not included but can also be organised and quoted for on request.
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1. To confirm a booking, first check availability
2. Make a deposit (or whole amount if less than eight weeks prior to trip departure), usually $200 per person or 20% of total booking
3. Clients must have suitable travel insurance to cover the type of adventure holiday they have booked on. This includes expenses incurred due to changes to itinerary out of operator’s control.
4. booking info required:
a. Full Name(s), age, date of birth, occupation.
b. Passport details, including nationality.
c. Any health problems or dietary requirements.
d. Airline, flight no. date and time of client arrival and departure.
*Without this essential information we are unable to confirm your trip, especially transfers, internal flights, trains and Inca Trail Permits.
2. Make a deposit (or whole amount if less than eight weeks prior to trip departure), usually $200 per person or 20% of total booking
3. Clients must have suitable travel insurance to cover the type of adventure holiday they have booked on. This includes expenses incurred due to changes to itinerary out of operator’s control.
4. booking info required:
a. Full Name(s), age, date of birth, occupation.
b. Passport details, including nationality.
c. Any health problems or dietary requirements.
d. Airline, flight no. date and time of client arrival and departure.
*Without this essential information we are unable to confirm your trip, especially transfers, internal flights, trains and Inca Trail Permits.
