Peru
An Amazing Andean Adventure
The most fascinating places in Peru
Best time to travel
From April to December
Recommended for
Family Travel
Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
Price from
$16800
per person
An Amazing Andean Adventure is a private, two-week journey that includes something for all the family. Designed by our Peru-based luxury travel experts, this action-packed family vacation to Peru begins on the white waves of Lima’s Pacific Coast. It’s here you’ll try your hand at surfing during a lesson with an expert surf coach, before exploring the rich ancestral past of Lima with a private tour of this historic City.
Leaving Peru’s coastal capital behind, you’ll journey deep into the Amazon Rainforest and the world-leading Tambopata Research Center, located in the remote Natural Reserve of Tambopata. Spending three days here, you’ll be guided through the Amazon by expert forest rangers and indigenous community members. Enjoy plenty of wildlife watching, including marveling at hundreds of brightly-colored macaws and parrots, a unique spectacle native to the region.
In the mountainous region of Cusco, you’ll learn about life in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with culturally enriching experiences designed to facilitate meaningful connection and purposeful travel. Before enjoying an exhilarating zip wire through the Sacred Valley, exploring the ancient city of Cusco, and spending two days at the magnificent Machu Picchu site.
The culmination of this luxury family vacation to Peru is a private flight over the Nazca lines, pre-Columbian geoglyphs, etched into desert sands thousands of years ago. Whilst there, you’ll also explore the Ballestas Islands’ rare rock formations and wildlife before heading back to Lima for your homeward flight.
All the features of this luxury travel itinerary to Peru can of course be curated to match your own interests and styles.
Highlights
- Explore Peru’s coastal capital, trying your hand surfing with a visit to the world-class Costa Verde beach for a private surf lesson
- Journey to the Amazon, where you’ll find yourself surrounded by 3.7 million acres of protected jungle in the Tambopata National Reserve
- Take in the charm of historic Cusco, and explore magnificent Machu Picchu, before learning more about traditional Peruvian cooking
- Enjoy a thrilling day deep in the Sacred Valley, with a rockface climb up to Sky Lodge zipline, admiring the enormous valley below
- Marvel at the spellbinding Nazca lines during a private flight, before whizzing through the expansive desert dunes in sand buggies
Daily Summary
An Amazing Andean Adventure
The most fascinating places in Peru
14 Days / 13 Nights
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Nazca
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in Peru
Lima
Arrive in Lima and meet your Aracari representative for a warm welcome on the tarmac. Receive your personalized welcome pack before being transferred to your hotel, where you will be assisted with all check-in procedures for a seamless start to your journey.
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Day 2
Surf, Art, and Lima’s Ancient Past
Lim
Choose between surfing Lima’s Pacific waves with expert instructors or exploring Barranco on a guided art walk, followed by a seafood lunch overlooking the ocean. In the afternoon uncover Lima’s pre-Columbian and colonial history through museums, temples, and private visits with your specialist guide.
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Day 3
Into the Tambopata National Reserve
Lima - Tambopata National Reserve
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and journey deep into the Amazon by road and river to reach the Tambopata Research Center. Settle into your sustainable lodge before hiking forest trails alive with monkeys and birdlife, and learn about the center’s pioneering conservation projects.
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Day 4
Macaw Clay Licks and Rainforest Wildlife
Tambopata National Reserve
Wake early to witness hundreds of macaws and parrots gathering at the clay licks, one of the Amazon’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Explore forest trails with your expert guide, spotting monkeys and rare birds, enjoy a picnic by the ponds, and end the day with an optional night hike.
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Day 5
Rainforest Master Hike and Sunset Cruise
Tambopata National Reserve
Venture deeper into the jungle on the Rainforest Master Hike, crossing ant highways and watching macaws and toucans fly across the canopy. Return for a serene sunset cruise along the river, your final Amazon evening framed by spectacular colors reflected on the water.
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Day 6
From the Amazon to the Sacred Valley
Tambopata National Reserve - Sacred Valley
Bid farewell to the forest and travel by boat and road back to Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Cusco. Continue into the Sacred Valley, where sweeping Andean scenery surrounds your hotel as you settle into the next chapter of your Peruvian adventure.
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Day 7
Life in the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Discover the traditions of the Sacred Valley as you hike through mountain landscapes and meet llama-herding families supported by sustainable community initiatives. In the afternoon visit the Sol y Luna Association to learn how education and local development projects are transforming rural lives.
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Day 8
Sacred Valley Thrills and Andean Elixirs
Sacred Valley
Soar across the Sacred Valley on an exhilarating zipline before enjoying a gourmet lunch in glass pods suspended high above the valley floor. Later visit El Albergue to craft your own Andean liqueur using locally harvested botanicals in a hands-on distilling experience.
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Day 9
One-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley- Machu Picchu
Travel by Vistadome train to begin the one-day Inca Trail, hiking past Wiñay Wayna before arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. Take in extraordinary views of the citadel at your own pace before descending to Aguas Calientes for a peaceful evening in the cloudforest.
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Day 10
Explore Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Return to Machu Picchu with your private guide, hiking to the Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, offering spectacular panoramic views. Overnight at El Mercado or JW Marriott El Convento Cusco.
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Day 11
Cycling and Cooking in Cusco
Cusco
Cycle through Cusco’s historic streets with your guide, visiting Koricancha, the Cathedral, San Pedro market, San Blas, and Sacsayhuamán. In the afternoon join a cooking class with a local chef or choose a hands-on bean-to-bar chocolate workshop at the city’s Chocolate Museum.
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Day 12
Desert Adventure and Journey to Paracas
Cusco - Lima - Paracas
Fly from Cusco to Lima and travel south to Paracas, stopping to race across desert dunes in sand buggies or try sandboarding. Enjoy a sunset cocktail in the desert before reaching your coastal hotel for a relaxing evening by the sea.
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Day 13
Nazca Lines and the Ballestas Islands
Nazca
Take a private flight over the Nazca Lines and Palpa geoglyphs before a boat trip to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands. See sea lions, penguins, and soaring seabirds, and visit the Paracas Reserve to explore its dramatic coastal landscapes and protected marine habitats.
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Day 14
Departure from Paracas
Paracas - Lima
Your Aracari representative will escort you from Paracas back to Lima for your international departure, ensuring a smooth and effortless conclusion to your Peruvian adventure.
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