Day by Day Journey
Day 1 | Arrival in Lima
Everyone’s tired, but no one’s too tired for a taste of Lima’s magic. Private transfer to family-friendly accommodations. Dinner introduces Peruvian flavors in a setting that welcomes children—because great food is for everyone.
Day 2 | Lima’s Family Discoveries
A guide leads you through the historic center—stories that capture young imaginations, architecture that tells the city’s story. Barranco’s colorful streets await in the afternoon. The pace is easy. Everyone decides what feels right.
Day 3 | Lima to the Sacred Valley
The Andes rise beneath the plane, and the world opens up. The Sacred Valley unfolds—cornfields, mountain peaks, landscapes that inspire wonder. Afternoon acclimatization means time to explore the hotel grounds, watch the birds, and let everyone settle in.
Day 4 | The Sacred Valley’s Living Traditions
In Chinchero, a Quechua family opens their home. Children and adults alike prepare traditional foods—hands grinding corn, shaping dough. The stories connect past to present, and the village market offers woven textiles that carry meaning in every thread. This is connection, not observation.
Day 5 | The Fortress of Ollantaytambo
The village still moves to an Inca rhythm—families living atop ancient walls. The climb to the fortress is paced for all ages. From the top, the valley reveals its secrets: everything aligned with the stars, everything intentional. The kids won’t forget this view.
Day 6 | The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
A relaxed morning gives way to the journey of a lifetime. Board the Belmond Hiram Bingham train—1920s-style luxury with gourmet dining and live music—winding through the Urubamba Valley. With a private guide, Machu Picchu becomes a story accessible to every generation. There’s time for wonder, time for rest, time for the site to work its magic on everyone.
Entry times are scheduled in advance; we’ll make sure yours is the right one.
Day 7 | From Machu Picchu to Cusco
A leisurely morning at the lodge. Return to Cusco by train in the afternoon. In San Blas, artisans demonstrate techniques passed through generations—the kind of hands-on learning that sticks with kids long after the trip ends.
Day 8 | Cusco’s Living Culture
San Blas workshops open for private family visits. Weavers, ceramists, silversmiths share stories and techniques. The afternoon is yours—perhaps the plaza, perhaps rest, perhaps letting the kids decide. That’s the luxury of time.
Day 9 | Departure from Cusco
Private transfer to the airport. The journey continues in shared memories: the taste of corn, the quality of Andean light, the stories that will be told for years.
Signature Moments
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Family Quechua Home Dining: A meal and a connection, shared by every generation.
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Machu Picchu at a Family Pace: A master guide makes history accessible to all ages.
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Belmond Hiram Bingham Train: The journey itself becomes an adventure—1920s-style luxury, gourmet dining, live music.
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Private Artisan Workshop: Choosing one experience that matches your family’s interests (family friendly cooking classes, chocolate classes or walking with Alpacas)
What Makes This Journey Special
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Flexibility is built in. Pacing that respects everyone’s energy.
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No crazy early mornings. Machu Picchu is approached at a relaxed, family-friendly pace.
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Private guides who adapt to the moment. Because children don’t follow itineraries—they follow curiosity.
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The journey itself becomes a shared story. These are the memories that last.
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Altitude wellness support. Access to oxygen therapy, IV hydration, spa treatments, and decompression boots in Cusco—all designed to help the whole family feel their best.
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