The ruins and terraces of Machu Picchu below the peak of Huayna Picchu, with misty mountain ridges behind
Stone terraces and buildings at Machu Picchu beneath the steep peak of Huayna Picchu
Early sun streaming over the ruins of Machu Picchu and the green terraces, with a tree on the right
Visitors walking along a wooden path beside stone walls above the ruins of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
A fountain and floodlit palm trees in Arequipa's Plaza de Armas at dusk, with the cathedral lit behind
A man in a red jacket walking along an arched stone corridor lined with paintings on easels
Terracotta rooftops in Cusco looking towards the plaza and two church towers, with mountains and clouds beyond
A brightly painted reed boat moored beside reed huts on a floating island on Lake Titicaca
Visitors on the upper deck of a green and red reed boat on calm water, Lake Titicaca
A floating reed island with thatched huts and boats on calm blue water, Lake Titicaca
A small boat with two people beside a reed island and a thatched hut on still blue water
Terraced hillside, farm buildings and eucalyptus trees on Taquile Island above deep blue Lake Titicaca
A group of walkers on a dirt road above a wide valley with snow-capped mountains in the distance
Two pack horses carrying bags on a mountain track above a deep valley
Woolly llamas beside a pond and fence, with a vicuna standing behind the gate
Women in red jackets and hats sitting on the ground with colourful woven textiles laid out in front of village school buildings
Close-up portrait of a woman in an orange woven shawl and red hat with a beaded headband

South America  ·  Family trips

Peru

Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, with altitude and pacing built in so the whole family can enjoy it.

2 sample itineraries11 to 14 days
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Region
South America
Sample itineraries
2
Trip lengths
11 to 14 days
School holidays
Feb half term, Easter, Summer, Oct half term

Overview

About Peru

Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, with altitude and pacing built in so the whole family can enjoy it.

More general information about Peru is coming soon.

Time of year

When to go

Our school-holiday guide suggests Peru for:

February half term
wet season
Easter
Suggested
Summer
dry season
October half term
Suggested

A general guide only. Get in touch and we will advise on the best time for your family.

Sample trips

Peru itineraries

Sample itineraries. We tailor the route, hotels and dates to your family.

11 days · 10 nightsDiscover the Wonders of PeruLima and the Andes, a walk into Machu Picchu along the old Inca road, and the deep blue of Lake Titicaca - at a pace that suits your family.View this itinerary14 days · 13 nightsThe Grand South of PeruFourteen days across the Andes and the altiplano - Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, the condors of the Colca Canyon and the white streets of Arequipa.View this itinerary

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