Peru package
Machu Picchu for Families
9 days, from $2,150 per traveler
Operated by Highland Adventures · how we work
- Best for
- Kids and multi-generation groups
- Getting in
- Train, gentle pacing
- Pace
- Easy
- Duration
- 9 days
- From
- $2,150 per traveler
- Trip type
- Complete planned trip
The classic Peru highlights at a family pace: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu spread over nine days, with a lower physical load, comfort hotels, and slack built in where families actually need it. You still see the Larco Museum, the ruins above Cusco, the markets and terraces of the Sacred Valley, and the citadel on a well-timed guided visit, just with rests, shorter days, and room to breathe. The hard parts are smoothed out so the trip stays fun for everyone, not just the fittest person in the group.
Sample itinerary
- 1
Arrive in Lima
Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. No agenda tonight; settle in at sea level before the highlands.
- 2
Lima for families
The Larco Museum in the morning, downtime in the afternoon, and the Magic Water Circuit at dusk, reliably the day kids talk about for the rest of the trip.
- 3
Fly to Cusco, then rest
Morning flight up and a genuinely restful first day at altitude. No sights scheduled; that is deliberate.
- 4
Gentle Cusco
A short, flexible morning at Sacsayhuaman and the Plaza de Armas, with the afternoon free.
- 5
Down to the Sacred Valley
Pisac's market and terraces at an easy pace, then a valley-floor night at a kinder altitude with space for kids to run around.
- 6
Ollantaytambo and the train down
The fortress town in the morning, then the train to Aguas Calientes, an experience in itself for younger travellers.
- 7
Machu Picchu, well paced
A guided visit on the confirmed circuit with rests built in and no racing, timed so the group arrives fresh. The classic view, at everyone's speed.
- 8
Back to Cusco, softly
A slow morning, the train back, and a free evening. No early alarms today.
- 9
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and your onward connection.
Machu Picchu access
Classic citadel view
We plan the gentlest sensible way to the classic view for your group, confirm the circuit and route during planning, and arrange entry as part of your trip. Pacing and rest are built in.
We design and run your whole Peru trip around the right Machu Picchu access, with every entry confirmed as part of it.
Where you stay
Comfort-tier hotels chosen for family-friendly rooms, safety, and location, with connecting or family rooms arranged where available. A step up from our standard tier, because with kids the hotel matters more.
What's included
Included
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- Machu Picchu entry on the confirmed circuit, arranged as part of your trip
- Train tickets to and from Aguas Calientes
- Family-friendly bilingual guides
- Comfort hotels with daily breakfast, plus lunch on the Sacred Valley day
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Most lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Straight talk
A family trip lives or dies on pacing, not on cramming in sights. We deliberately leave slack in the plan. If you want a packed itinerary, this is not the trip, and that is on purpose.
Not sure this is the right trip for your group? The trip planner reads your dates, party, and pace, the route recommender picks the right circuit, and the AI specialist answers anything else. Or read how we work.
Common questions
- What ages does this suit?
- It works well across ages, from younger children to grandparents. Tell us who is coming and we will tune the pace and the rooms.
- Is the altitude safe for kids and older travellers?
- We plan acclimatisation carefully: a rest day after the flight up and the valley nights at lower altitude. Please share any medical considerations so we can plan around them; we do not give medical advice.
- Can we slow it down further?
- Yes. Extra rest days or a lighter Machu Picchu day are easy to build in.
Request a quote
Tell us your dates, party, and budget and a trip specialist replies personally with a plan and exact pricing.
- 1.A specialist checks your dates against the current access rules.
- 2.We confirm the best circuit, route, and train plan for your group.
- 3.You receive a written proposal with exact pricing and payment timing.
- 4.A deposit reserves the trip; entry is confirmed during planning.
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