Inca & Amazon Adventure Family Holiday

The ancient Inca capital of Cuzco is brimming with Spanish churches and Inca fortresses just waiting to be explored. There’s fun to be had in the nearby Sacred Valley, with the chance to go paddle-boarding on Lake Piuray or mountain biking around the salt flats of Maras. Having acclimatised, we follow in the footsteps of the Incas along the classic four day Inca Trail to the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. In contrast to the Andes we delve into the tropical Amazon Rainforest and spend three days exploring the jungle trails, canopy towers and river banks in search of wildlife.

Our family Inca Trail and Amazon itinerary combines three-star hotels, full-service camping, and a rainforest lodge experience.  Our Cuzco hotel is centrally located in the historic centre, while our Lima hotel resides in upscale Miraflores district.  The Inca Trail (or Lares Trek option) are offered on a full-service camping basis with full porterage, meaning our camp staff put up and take down the tents for you, cook, and do all the camp chores.  Families need only carry backpacks for the day essentials and enjoy your time on the trek. In the Amazon, our rainforest lodge blends local styling and ecological harmony with all-inclusive meals convenience.



Cuzco: MamaSara Hotel (nights 1-3, 8 and 9)







Just a few blocks from the historic centre, MamaSara is well located for our adventures in the one-time Inca capital of Cuzco. The design of the rooms pays homage to the city with locally sourced furniture and artwork, while the restaurant serves Peruvian Andean cuisine.



Inca Trail: Camping (full service: nights 4-6)







We sleep and dine in good-quality four-season tents. We also have a toilet tent set up both in camp and during lunch stops. On the Inca Trail, we stay in official campsites where additional bathroom facilities are available. Boiled and filtered drinking water is provided to guests in the mornings, at lunch and dinner times so we can refill our water bottles.  While on the trek, a bowl of warm water for washing is provided each morning and evening.  On the Lares Trek, we use wild campsites.



Aguas Calientes: Terraza de Luna (night 7)







Terraza de Luna hotel is conveniently located in Aguas Calientes near the train station and buses to Machu Picchu. In addition to the standard comforts and warm service, Terraza de Luna has a wonderful rooftop terrace with a bar and lounge area to enjoy a drink and take in the views of the surrounding mountains and Urubamba River.



Amazon: Nape Lodge (nights 10-12)







Nape Lodge is located inside a + 9500 hectares communal reserve.  The lodge is owned and operated by the Native Community of Infierno in Tambopata who are committed to conservation through tourism.  The all-inclusive lodge offers independent bungalows for families with private bathrooms. The main lodge is built with a traditional thatched roof and the communities rainforest canopy tower invites guests to see the jungle from above.



Lima:  El Tambo 1 (night 13)







El Tambo 1 (uno) is our three-star Lima hotel in the lively tourist district of Miraflores. It has a restaurant and lovely small bar near the courtyard garden, where you can enjoy a drink. El Tambo has easy access to local sites, such as Kennedy Park, the Larcomar Shopping Center and the Miraflores clifftop promenade where you can enjoy great views of the Pacific Ocean.



Worth knowing



Single accommodation (including tents) can be arranged, subject to availability. Please request this at the time of booking.