Machu Picchu, Skybox of the Andes. A Family Take on Peru

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This journey works for a family with children of virtually any age. There is ample activity to keep youngsters, teens, and adults on the move, but we also build in plenty of time to kick back and relax. The journey combines cultural visits with hands-on lessons, horseback riding, rafting, and such. Please remember, as you read on, that R. Crusoe & Son can...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Opt to stay at the only lodge by the entrance of Machu Picchu (it allows early access, before others arrive).
    • Opt to ride the elegant Hiram Bingham train to and/or from Machu Picchu.
    • Witness sunrise and sunset at Machu Picchu.
    • Have lunch at a private hacienda in the Sacred Valley.
    • Witness a shaman ceremony, a weaving demonstration, go horseback riding and river rafting, take a pottery lesson.
    • At Machu Picchu, choose one of three options—walk to Inti Punku, hike up Mount Huayna Picchu, or take a short walk to see an Inca bridge.

What's this trip about?

    This journey works for a family with children of virtually any age. There is ample activity to keep youngsters, teens, and adults on the move, but we also build in plenty of time to kick back and relax. The journey combines cultural visits with hands-on lessons, horseback riding, rafting, and such. Please remember, as you read on, that R. Crusoe & Son can create a journey of any length to fit the needs and wishes of your own family, to address the particular interests of your children (and the adults among you), to add age-appropriate activities, and to create a tour just for you and yours.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Accommodations (based on double occupancy)
    • Hotel taxes
    • Ground transportation
    • Transfers
    • Train tickets between the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
    • Sightseeing and meals as Indicated
    • Entrance fees and beverages (soda, water, and coffee/tea) with included meals

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: United States; Lima, Peru

Welcome to Peru. Upon arrival in Lima, you are met and driven to your hotel. Overnight: Miraflores Park or Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport 

Day 2: Cusco, Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Rio Sagrado or Sol y Luna Resort

This morning after an early breakfast at the hotel, head to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you are met and driven to the Sacred Valley. Stop for a visit to the quiet Andean town of Pisac...

Day 3: Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Rio Sagrado or Sol y Luna Resort

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before we head off to the town of Chinchero, well known for its ruins and for a lovely church that houses a collection of paintings from the Cusco School. Watch a te...

Day 4: Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Rio Sagrado or Sol y Luna Resort

This morning we visit Seminario Ceramicas, a workshop dedicated to keeping alive techniques and designs from ancient Peruvian cultures. Then we’re off to Wayra Ranch for lunch and a Paso Fino horse demonstra...

Day 5: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge or Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

We now set our sights on Machu Picchu. Begin with a scenic railway journey on the Vistadome. We board the train in Ollantaytambo.  Consider this option: Instead of riding the Vistadome, board the Belmond Hiram Bingham, a luxury train. Dine on a gourmet brunch en route...

Day 6: Machu Picchu, Cusco

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Monasterio, Palacio Nazarenas, or Inkaterra La Casona

Though your inclination may be to sleep in this morning, we encourage you to rise early for a look at the ancient site as it catches the rays o...

Day 7: Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Monasterio, Palacio Nazarenas, or Inkaterra La Casona 

Just outside of Cusco is the fortress complex of Sacsayhuaman. Here, we see fine examples of dry masonry using stones of enormous proportions. Three central towe...

Day 8: Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Monasterio, Palacio Nazarenas, or Inkaterra La Casona

After breakfast, we go on a treasure hunt around Cusco—an unusual way to get to know the city. Your family visits San Blas, Nazarenas Square, Plaza de Armas, Lore...

Day 9: Lima

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Dayroom: Miraflores Park

This morning after an early breakfast, we are driven to the airport for our flight to Lima. Founded by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535 on the site of a smaller, older town, Lima was the ...

Day 10: United States

Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,180
Price per day$518
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Hiram Bingham train upgrade per person - from $640

Internal air per person (estimate) - $490

Pricing depends on, among other things, the number ofc people traveling. The above prices are based on the sightseeing, hotels, meals, and number of days included in this sample itinerary. R. Crusoe will create a tour to meet your specific needs.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Internal airfare (priced separately)
    • Sightseeing listed as optional
    • Costs of passports and/or visas
    • Personal expenses such as laundry and meals or beverages not listed
    • Room service
    • Excess baggage fees
    • Communication charges
    • Airport taxes
    • Porterage
    • All gratuities
    • Personal insurance coverage

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Cancellations received 90 days or more prior to departure are subject to a $300 per person/per tour cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than 90 days prior to departure are subject to the following forfeit as a percentage of tour cost: 89-60 days, 10 percent of tour cost; 59-46 days, 35 percent of tour cost; 45 days or less, 100 percent of tour cost

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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