WhyYou’ll Love This Tour
Peru Through a Child’s Eyes
Alpaca farms, ancient ruins, a train to Machu Picchu, and a chocolate workshop, designed to spark curiosity and create memories for the whole family.
The Right Pace for Families
Gentle acclimatization, private guides, and carefully chosen activities, exciting without being overwhelming, for every age.
Authentic Moments, Not Just Sights
Lunch with a local family, a weaving demonstration, and a llama walk, this tour connects your family with the real Peru.
Overview
Experience Peru’s greatest family adventure on our private 7-day tour, a journey that takes you from Lima’s Pacific coast through the ancient Inca heartland of the Sacred Valley to the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu and the colorful streets of Cusco. This 7-day Peru family itinerary is built for families who want more than highlights, every stop is chosen for its ability to inspire, educate, and delight travelers of all ages, from an alpaca farm and local community visit to a hands-on chocolate-making workshop. Among our Peru itineraries for families, this journey offers the perfect balance of adventure, cultural discovery, and interactive experiences designed for all ages. Acclimatization is built intelligently into the schedule, private guides handle every detail, and the pace is carefully designed so no one arrives exhausted. Backed by 1,500+ five-star reviews and our core philosophy of “German precision, Peruvian passion.”
Sacred Valley: The Perfect Family Introduction to the Andes
Rather than flying straight into Cusco, this Peru family tour begins in the Sacred Valley, lower in altitude and the ideal place for families to acclimatize gently before the bigger days ahead. An alpaca farm visit breaks the journey perfectly: friendly animals, open fields, and no rush. The following day takes you deeper into Andean life with a visit to the circular terraces of Moray and the cascading salt mines of Maras, before sitting down with a local family for lunch and a weaving demonstration that brings the living traditions of the Inca heartland into vivid focus.
Llama Walk, Train & Machu Picchu: The Heart of the Journey
A morning llama walk through the Sacred Valley sets a magical tone before the afternoon train winds through the narrowing mountain gorge toward Aguas Calientes, gateway to the world’s most famous ancient site. The following morning, early entry to Machu Picchu puts your family at the citadel before the crowds arrive, with a licensed guide who brings the history, architecture, and stories of the Inca civilization to life in a way that captivates children and adults equally.
Cusco: History, Culture & Chocolate
Back in Cusco, the final full day balances sightseeing with one of the most popular activities on any Peru family vacation: a hands-on chocolate-making workshop where families discover the journey from cacao bean to finished chocolate bar. It is the perfect final-day activity, fun, interactive, and deeply rooted in Peru’s extraordinary food heritage. If you’re comparing Peru tours around 7 days, this itinerary is an excellent choice for families looking to experience the country’s highlights while creating unforgettable memories together.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1 : Arrival in Lima
- Day 2 : Flight to Cusco & Alpaca Farm Visit
- Day 3 : Maras, Moray & Local Community Visit
- Day 4 : Llama Walk & Afternoon Train to Aguas Calientes
- Day 5 : Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco
- Day 6 : Chocolate-Making Workshop & Cusco City Tour
- Day 7 : Flight Back to Lima & Farewell
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Lima
Today’s Highlight: Touch down in Peru and settle into one of Lima’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Welcome to Peru. Upon arrival, our team will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Miraflores or Barranco. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, take a first walk along the Pacific cliffs, and soak up the energy of South America’s culinary capital.
No Meals included
Overnight in Lima
Day 2 : Flight to Cusco & Alpaca Farm Visit
Today’s Highlight: Trade Lima’s coastline for the Andean highlands and meet your first alpacas on the way into the Sacred Valley.
An early flight brings you to Cusco (11,150ft). Rather than heading into the city straight away, we transfer you directly to the Sacred Valley, lower in altitude and the perfect place for families to begin acclimatizing. Along the way, stop at a working alpaca farm where you can meet these gentle Andean animals up close and watch master weavers demonstrate techniques passed down through generations. Settle into your valley hotel and rest, tomorrow is a big day.
Meals & Lunch included
Overnight in Sacred Valley
Day 3 : Maras, Moray & Local Community Visit
Today’s Highlight: Ancient Inca engineering, a surreal salt landscape, and lunch with an Andean family who still lives by the old ways.
Visit Moray, the Inca’s fascinating circular agricultural terraces designed as an open-air laboratory, where different altitude levels created distinct micro-climates for growing crops. Continue to the Maras salt mines, where thousands of terraced pools have been harvesting mineral-rich spring water since pre-Inca times, a landscape unlike anything else in Peru. The afternoon brings you into a local Andean community for a traditional weaving demonstration before sitting down to lunch with a local family, sharing food and stories in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Breakfast & Lunch included
Overnight in Sacred Valley
Day 4 : Llama Walk & Afternoon Train to Aguas Calientes
Today’s Highlight: Walk through the Sacred Valley with llamas, then board the train toward Machu Picchu as the mountains close in around you.
A gentle morning llama walk through the Sacred Valley, open fields, Andean scenery, and some of Peru’s most photogenic companions, makes for an unforgettable family experience before the excitement of the afternoon. Board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes as the valley narrows and the mountains rise on both sides, arriving in the gateway town to Machu Picchu in time for a relaxed evening and an early night.
Breakfast & Lunch included
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 5 : Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco
Today’s Highlight: Machu Picchu before the crowds, early entry, expert guiding, and the citadel almost entirely to your family.
Rise early. Arriving at Machu Picchu before the day-trippers transforms the experience, morning mist, golden light, and the ancient citadel nearly to yourselves. Your licensed guide brings the site fully to life: the architecture, the astronomy, the agricultural terraces, and the story of a civilization that built all of this without mortar or the wheel, told in a way that captures younger imaginations as much as older ones. After time to explore at your own pace, descend to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Cusco for the night.
Breakfast & Lunch included
Overnight in Cusco
Day 6 : Chocolate-Making Workshop & Cusco City Tour
Today’s Highlight: Discover the story of Peruvian chocolate from bean to bar, then explore the living history of one of the world’s great ancient capitals.
Start the morning with a hands-on chocolate-making workshop, one of the most popular family activities in Cusco, where you’ll learn the full journey from cacao pod to finished chocolate bar and, of course, taste the results. In the afternoon, a guided city tour takes in Koricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, where perfectly fitted stonework still stands beneath a Spanish colonial church, the vibrant Plaza de Armas, and the monumental ruins of Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city.
Breakfast & Lunch included
Overnight in Cusco
Day 7 : Flight Back to Lima & Farewell
Today’s Highlight: A final Peruvian breakfast before the journey home.
Enjoy a last breakfast before our private driver transfers you to Cusco Airport for your flight back to Lima and your onward connection home. You leave with full hearts, full memory cards, and very likely, a family that already wants to come back.
Breakfast included
- Included
- Airport transfers with our staff accompanying you
- All tours as stated in the itinerary with fluent English-speaking licensed local guides
- Private tours with all entrance tickets
- Hotels with breakfast included
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (vegan and vegetarian options available). We eat in some of the best restaurants in the area.
- Trekking pole, first aid kit and oxygen for the hikes
- Welcome kit and 24/7 virtual support during your trip
- Not Included
- Domestic and international flights (will be added in the quote if desired)
Prices
Note: rates depend on the child’s age – under 5, the room is charged for 2 instead of 3.
- Service
- Comfortable 3-start hotels
- Standard train to Machu Picchu
- Shared/private transfers
- Daily breakfast
- Service
- Upgraded 4-start hotels
- Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
- More comfortable transport
- Restaurant upgrades
- Service
- Luxury 5-start hotels
- Hiram Bingham train (optional)
- VIP private transfers
- Exclusive experiences
Hotels
JW Marriott
- 250 m from the oceanfront
JW Marriott Miraflores offers ocean-view rooms, excellent dining, and a well-equipped gym, in a prime waterfront location beside Larcomar for an upscale stay.
Souma Miraflores
- 650 m from Parque Kennedy
Souma Miraflores offers modern comfort near Parque Kennedy and Larcomar, with air-conditioned rooms, outdoor pool, fitness center, rooftop terrace, restaurant, and convenient access to Lima’s highlights.
Lima 18 Boutique Hotel
- Steps from Huaca Pucllana
Lima 18 Boutique offers charming, intimate accommodation in the heart of Miraflores, with just 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring curated artwork and modern touches, a serene garden terrace, complimentary à la carte breakfast, and attentive personalized service — all within walking distance of Parque Kennedy, Huaca Pucllana, and Larcomar.
Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection
- 500 m from Plaza de Armas (main square)
Palacio del Inka, beside the Koricancha Temple, is a luxury hotel built on original Inca foundations, featuring stunning colonial architecture and guided historical tours.
Novotel
- 350 m from Plaza de Armas (main Square)
Novotel Cusco, set in a restored 16th-century building just three blocks from the main square, offers modern comfort, local charm, and a heated courtyard for relaxing.
Rumi Punku
- 300 m away from Plaza de Armas (main square)
Hotel Rumi Punku is a charming 3-star stay just 300m from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, offering cozy rooms with private bathrooms and cable TV, free WiFi, and a traditional courtyard garden.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
- 250 m from the oceanfront
Inkaterra El Pueblo sits at the foot of Machu Picchu near the train station, offering upscale comfort, lush nature, and an immersive stay for your visit.
Casa del Sol Machu Picchu
- Next to train station
Casa del Sol Machu Picchu is a luxury retreat near the train station, with elegant rooms, modern comforts, private bathrooms, mini-bars, satellite TV, luggage storage, and attentive concierge service.
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
- 5 min from the bus station
Tierra Viva Cusco Machu Picchu offers peaceful rooms with cable TV, mini-bars, and private bathrooms, some with hillside views, plus a panoramic sun terrace and free WiFi, just a short walk from Machu Picchu.
Tambo Del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
- Next to Urubamba River
Tambo del Inka is a luxury Sacred Valley resort with a private train station to Machu Picchu, elegant rooms with local details, a spa, pool, and stunning mountain views.
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado
- 11 km from Ollantaytambo
Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley offers mountain views near Ollantaytambo, with a spa, outdoor activities, gardens, playgrounds, and an observatory for relaxed stargazing.
Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado
- 11 km to Ollantaytambo
This hotel offers 36 spacious rooms with warm wood and stone accents, lush gardens, Andean mountain views, and an on-site sauna for a relaxing retreat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this 7-day Peru family tour suitable for young children?
Yes, this itinerary is designed for families with children of all ages. Activities like the alpaca farm visit, llama walk, weaving demonstration, and chocolate-making workshop are engaging and accessible for younger travelers. Daily schedules include frequent breaks, family-friendly walking times, and flexible pacing so the trip feels comfortable for every member of your family. If you share the ages of your children with us when booking, we adjust the details accordingly.
How does this tour handle altitude for families with kids?
Rather than heading straight into Cusco after landing, we transfer your family directly to the Sacred Valley, where the lower elevation makes acclimatization much easier for children before exploring higher areas. Our guides carry oxygen and first aid on every excursion, monitor the group throughout, and are trained to recognize and respond to altitude-related symptoms in children and adults alike.
Is Machu Picchu safe and enjoyable for children?
Machu Picchu is an incredible experience for children. Our family-friendly guides know how to navigate the site safely with kids and keep them entertained with stories about the Incas, llamas, and ancient engineering. We book early-entry tickets to avoid the crowds, giving your family a calmer, more memorable visit.
Can this 7-day Peru family itinerary be customized?
We can often customize parts of the tour, adjusting hotel categories, adding or removing specific activities, or adapting the pace within the 7-day frame. If you’d like to add a Lima culinary experience on Day 1, swap an activity, or adjust for a specific age group, speak to one of our Peru experts and we’ll build the right version for your family.
What is the best time of year for this Peru family tour?
The dry season from May to September is the best family travel window, with fewer crowds in May and October. The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco are all at their most accessible during this period. The wet season from November to April is still possible and brings lush green landscapes, but some days can involve rain and muddier conditions.
