This Teenagers’ Tour of Peru combines the best mix of culture and adventure that the country has to offer over two weeks. See all the highlights including the mighty Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Cusco but with some extra fun bits thrown in like quad-biking to salt pans, cycling through the capital Lima and best of all, at the end, some well deserved pool days with wildlife spottings and boarding in the sand dunes! Fun for all the family… and at a very affordable price.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Lima!
Your private driver and English-speaking guide will give you a warm welcome when you land in Lima. They will then drive you through the bustling capital to your boutique hotel in Miraflores. where you can relax and enjoy the evening at your leisure. We love Autor, it really feels like a home from home! (2 suite rooms)
Day 2 - Explore Lima on bike & evening water show
This morning’s urban bike tour takes in the funky neighbourhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro in a small group. Stop at the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana as well as some beautiful parks, the ocean boardwalk and Surquillo market with fresh fruits, juice tasting and a coffee break with ocean views. Your afternoon is free at leisure before a spectacular light and sound show at the city’s Magic Water Park.
Day 3 - Fly to the Sacred Valley
After breakfast, you will be driven to the airport to take a flight to Cusco. On arrival your driver will be waiting to take you to the Sacred Valley, a beautiful part of the country nestled within between mountain ranges. Your new home for the next couple of nights is Casona de Yucay, a beautiful and traditional Peruvian lodge set around a pretty courtyard and gardens (1 family room).
Day 4 - Quad Bike Adventures to Salt Pans & Crop Circles
Today you will explore the famous salt pans of Maras & the archaeological site of Moray – but by quad bike! Get ready to enjoy the gorgeous landscape of the Andes in this small group tour, starting at Maras – the salt mines located in the middle of a natural landscape that contains more than 3000 salt wells. After that continue to Moray impressive circular “andenería” that shows how they have developed their agriculture. Return to your hotel.
Day 5 - Walking through the Sacred Valley
Begin this morning’s scenic walk alongside San Juan gorge, next to a very wide Inca canal. A narrow path takes you up to the agricultural terraces, which are the only ones in the Valley that are still maintained and used. Your guide will explain the ancient irrigation system. We arrive at the Gate of the Sun, where the Incas used to perform religious ceremonies, take in beautiful views of the valley before descending to Yucay again. Or, if you prefer, zip-lining or rafting can be organised.
Day 6 - Visit Machu Picchu
Board the train to Aguas Calientes (about 2 hours) where you will have some time for lunch before visiting Machu Picchu. The Lost City of the Incas will astonish you with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. Afterwards take the bus again to go back to the town, where you will spend the night hotel El Mapi (superior rooms, dinner included).
Day 7 - Machu Picchu at Sunrise & The Train to Cusco
Today you have a second chance to enjoy Machu Picchu by your own. We suggest an early bus ride to Machu Picchu in order to see the sunrise. First bus at 05:30 hrs. After your morning exploration, board the bus again back to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes get ready to take the train back to Poroy station, the closest to Cusco. Here you will be met by your driver to transfer you to the lovely el Retablo hotel (superior rooms).
Day 8 - Half day tour of Cusco
Without a doubt this city needs a morning just to enjoy walking its gorgeous stone streets, listening the Andean music and falling in love with a glorious past, the Inca past that had the capacity to create this civilisation that we are lucky enough to experience with our senses. You will visit the Coricancha the Temple of the Sun and the Cusco’s Cathedral before enjoying the afternoon at leisure.
Day 9 - See the Insta-famous Rainbow Mountain!
Set off early this morning with your private guide and driver to Quechuyno (about 2.5 hours drive). From here we start walking through the Andes with amazing landscapes. After less than an hour hiking going up until you get your first glimpse of the Instagram-famous Rainbow Mountain (altitude 5,200m). Lunch is served at a local restaurant before heading back to Cusco.
Day 10 - Make your way to the Paracas Peninsular
Today we will fly you back to Lima, where you will drive down south to Paracas, stopping at the Paracas National Reserve on the way, near Pisco city on Peru’s south coast. It spans desert, ocean and islands and is home to wildlife like sea lions, dolphins and migratory birds. Upon arrival to Paracas, check into your hotel – Hacienda Paracas, framed by scenic ocean views, lush tropical gardens (2 standard rooms).
Day 11 - Visit the Ballesta Islands
This morning, on a shared cruise from Paracas, you will visit the Ballestas Islands. Along the way, we can see the Candelabro, an enormous drawing on the side of one of the immense sand dunes that run along the coast. At the Ballestas you can observe a seal colony in their natural habitat and if you are lucky you might spot a blue footed booby or penguin! The afternoon is free at leisure.
Day 12 - Sand boarding in the dunes
Enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, don’t miss a special sunset on board of the buggies. You will go up and down on a series of large and small dunes, feeling the wind in your hair and the adrenaline in your belly! The sand dunes of Peru are always a big hit and a bit of a surprise with travellers. Return to the hotel for the evening at leisure.
Day 13 - Enjoy a pool day
We’ve planned nothing for you today so you can enjoy a day at leisure by the pool, which is something of a novelty in Peru! Paracas is near the coast, and whilst it is not a real “beachy” destination, you can relax in the salty air and make the most of your hotel pool!
Day 14 - Airport Transfer
This your morning your private driver and guide will drive you back to Lima Airport (about 3.5 hours drive) in time for your flight home (not included). Normally flights to the UK are evening flights.
DETAILS: -
This itinerary costs from £2,600pp per person B&B based on 4 people sharing and including all private transfers but not international flights.
You can get flights from as little as £550 per person return and do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.
What's included?
INCLUDED:
- Prices start from £2,600pp per person
- Accommodation on B&B basis
- Private transfers (air-conditioned vehicle)
- All entrance fees with service of English speaking guide for excursions
- Lunch on Day 9
- All private tours except the tours on days 2, 4, 11 & 12 which are in a group.
- Internal flights (three)
- Local taxes
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
