Family Adventure in Peru

Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima – 154 m), we will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Miraflores. You’ll have free time to relax and begin acclimatizing at your own pace.
Overnight in Lima

Lima, the capital of Peru, with about ten million inhabitants, is today a large modern city. Inhabited by the pre-Inca cultures Lima and Ychma, and later by the Incas, in 1532 the place was re-founded as the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, under the name of City of the Kings, and reached its peak during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This long history has left a rich architectural and historical heritage.

We begin the day with a meeting at the hotel to review the travel itinerary and hand over your travel documents. Then, we set out to explore some of Lima’s most remarkable cultural treasures.

This morning tour offers an overview of the city’s key attractions, including a visit to a pre-Inca archaeological site in Miraflores and a guided walk through Lima’s UNESCO-listed Historic Centre. Along the way, enjoy a stop to taste fine Peruvian cacao and visit a colonial convent, with the option to climb its tower for panoramic views.

You’ll end with a broad perspective on Lima’s fascinating evolution through pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern eras. Highlights include a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo and the Plaza de Armas, where we may witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guard at the Government Palace (subject to the official schedule). Return to Miraflores.
Group size: Maximum 10 participants

This family adventure in Peru continues with one of the highlights for kids and young travelers alike: a unique opportunity to navigate the Amazon River, (*) explore a protected natural reserve, and observe wildlife in its natural habitat. All while staying in an eco-friendly lodge developed in partnership with local communities.

Muyuna is a small self-sustainable eco-lodge located in the middle of the Amazon jungle in Peru. It was built in 1999 by the Peruvian family Analia Sarfati, Percy Sanchez and their son Santiago, who was two years old at the time.

Muyuna was built together with the community of San Juan de Yanayacu, keeping a strict relationship with the architecture of the jungle.  Since the lodge rests in front of the river and the water level rises a few meters, it is built on stilts. The walls are made of wood and the roofs are made of palm leaves intertwined by hand.

Ground transfer from airport.

Departure before 10 am by road and river to the lodge (the total trip takes about 3 hours).

Lunch.

First Jungle Dive: Meet the pygmy marmosets, the smallest monkey in the world.

Dinner.

Night boat tour to see alligators, nocturnal birds, and mammals.

(*) Note: Strongly recommended Vaccinations: Yellow Fever. Ideally, get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel. For other recommendations ask your doctor or health advisor.

Breakfast

Excursion to swim in the Amazon River and observe pink and gray dolphins. The Amazonian pink dolphin, or boto, is a rare freshwater species known for its pink hue and intelligence. It is critically endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and illegal hunting. Observation of Victoria Regia, the largest aquatic plant in the world. Iguana watching. Lunch. Piranha fishing and relax during Sunset on Lake Sapote.

Dinner.

For intrepid adventurers of all ages: Night walk in search of huge tarantulas and frogs.

Overnight in Muyuna Lodge

Wake up to the gentle sounds of the rainforest and start the day with a peaceful birdwatching outing at sunrise—a fun and calming way for the whole family to connect with nature.

After breakfast, hop on a boat to explore nearby lakes and streams, where you’ll spot colorful birds, playful monkeys, and other amazing jungle wildlife.

A highlight for many families is the visit to the local community of San Juan de Yanayacu. Children and adults alike will enjoy meeting local families, learning how people live in the heart of the Amazon, and seeing how this eco-lodge works hand-in-hand with its neighbors to protect the environment and support the community.

After a relaxed lunch, keep an eye out for the Hoatzin, a fascinating prehistoric-looking bird that lives in the swamps.

Enjoy dinner back at the lodge, then get ready for a magical night canoe ride—a quiet adventure perfect for curious little explorers who want to hear the jungle’s night-time symphony.
Overnight at Muyuna Lodge, a cozy and sustainable retreat designed for families who love nature and meaningful travel.

Make the most of your final morning in the Amazon with a gentle kayak or canoe ride on the calm waters near the lodge. There’s also time to unwind—whether it’s relaxing in a hammock, playing by the river, or even going for a swim together.

After an early lunch, you’ll leave the lodge at 1:00 PM to head back to Iquitos airport, arriving around 4:00 PM for your flights to Lima and then Cusco.

When you land in Cusco, you’ll be at over 3,400 meters (11,200 feet), so it’s important to take it slow. We recommend drinking water or coca tea, eating light, and giving your family time to adjust to the thinner mountain air.

Overnight in Cusco

Step back in time in this picturesque Andean village that has managed to maintain many of its traditional customs. The view at sunset is unbeatable and the host family will fill your heart with their sweetness. They will open their house to you and make you participate in their daily chores in the middle of the games.

Arrival and meet your family. Accommodation in tent and rest. Later, cultural activities such as dyeing and weaving, Andean ceremonies, agriculture classes, adobe classes, etc. can be added; or adventure activities such as trekking , or you can do it on your own, explore the surroundings.

We have a lot to learn from this lifestyle, it is simple but full of knowledge.

Our goal is to provide decent work and economic growth to people from indigenous populations so that they do not have to migrate leaving behind their lands and their culture.

Breakfast with the community in the morning.

On this day you have the option to do an activity very early in the morning or rest until it’s time to leave. At the Ollantaytambo train station we board the train to Aguas Calientes. The trip takes one hour and 45 minutes, and it is a beautiful journey between mountains, bordering the river.

Then we will go to the hotel to check in. Free afternoon

 Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Exploring Machu Picchu as a family is an unforgettable experience—where history, nature, and adventure come together. Kids and adults alike will be amazed by the ancient stone citadel, the stories of the Incas, and the breathtaking mountain views. Safe, educational, and unforgettable, a visit to Machu Picchu becomes a meaningful memory the whole family will treasure for years to come.

 You’ll ascend to the citadel for a 2.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring its most iconic temples, terraces, and viewpoints.

When we arrive at the citadel we will pass through the control, and we will begin our guided excursion. Then we will go down to the town of Aguas Calientes to take the train to Ollantaytambo/Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco

Early in the morning, we will pick you up at the hotel to take you to the bus station. We will depart for Puno in a tourist bus with service on board. Although the trip takes ten hours, our stops and the landscapes we will travel through will make this a fun and rewarding trip; This route fills our hearts with landscapes and history.

We will enjoy guided tours of the Pukara museum, we will pass through La Raya (the highest point of the tour at 4,335 meters above sea level), as well as the archaeological complex of Raqchi and the temple of Andahuaylillas.

We will arrive in the city of Puno (at 3,800 meters above sea level) around 5 pm.

Overnight in Puno

Taquile Island is located 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Puno. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to reach the island’s main pier by boat. On this day, we will explore the legendary Lake Titicaca, a vast portion of sea trapped at 3,965 meters high, making it the highest navigable lake in the world.

In the morning, we will head to the port of Puno (3,800 m above sea level). We will begin our trip by motorboat, which will allow us to contemplate the immensity and beauty of Lake Titicaca. Our first stop will be the floating islands of the Uros and their community, one of the oldest on the continent. Although today it is said that little remains of the original Auros, their descendants have been able to preserve the knowledge and techniques to braid and mold the reeds of “Totora”, an impressive cultural legacy. With these junks, they create huge floating islands where they build their homes, schools, and medical centers. The Uros are considered the descendants of the oldest people in South America.

We will continue to Taquile Island, a journey of approximately three hours. The inhabitants of this island are of Quechua origin and, although most are farmers, tourism has grown in the area, making it one of the most emblematic destinations of the lake. Since the mid-seventies, the locals have been offering tourist services, and during the high season they receive a large influx of visitors.

We will arrive at the north pier of the island and walk about an hour to the village, where we will have lunch (direct payment*). Then, on the opposite side of the island, we will descend 530 steps to the pier. We will return to Puno in the same boat.

Overnight in Puno

Transfer from the hotel to Puno airport, located 1 hour away in the city of Juliaca.

Departure of the international flight Puno-Lima-destination city.