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Family adventure holiday in Peru

country:Peru
trip type:High altitude, moderate walking holidays
departures:2009: 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Dec
2010: 26 Mar, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 17 Dec
price:From £2149 - £2749 (15 days) per adult and from £1899 - £2499 per child including flights from the UK. From £1299 - £1349 per adult and from £1279 - £1339 per child excluding flights.
late availability:Late availability on 17th July and 7th August departure
vouchers:Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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the amazing things you'll be doing
A thrilling journey into the heart of the Inca Empire to discover Peruvian culture both past and present

Arequipa Ice Mummies
From Lima you’ll fly south to colonial Arequipa and see a fascinating display of mummies discovered high in the Andean ice. You'll also hear the legend of Juanita, who was discovered at 6000m on a nearby volcano.

Lake Titicaca
A short flight brings you to the shores of Lake Titicaca, where a boat will take you to the floating Uros Islands to visit the Indian villagers. The tortora reed, which grows here, is used to make their islands, houses and boats.

Andes to Cusco
A classic train ride takes you through the Andes to Cusco, the old Inca capital. Nearby you’ll explore the vast, ruined fortress of Sacsayhuaman and Pisac’s bustling and colourful market. Cusco is a pleasant place for families to wander around and explore.

Machu Picchu
There’s time in the Sacred Valley for optional rafting, biking and horse riding before heading to Machu Picchu. The magnificent ‘lost city’ stands on a high saddle, dominated by the jungle-clad peak of Wayna Picchu. Seeing this iconic site will surely be a highlight.

day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Lima
Day 2-3: Fly to Arequipa; visit ice mummies museum& Santa Catalina convent
Day 4: Fly to Juliaca; visit Sillustani ruinsen route to Puno
Day 5: Puno; visit Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
Day 6: Train through the Andes to Cusco
Day 7: Cusco; visit Sacsayhuaman
Day 8: Explore Sacred Valley & Pisac
Day 9: Free; explore Sacred Valley
Day 10: Train to Machu Picchu
Day 11: Explore Machu Picchu, return to Cusco by train.
Day 12: Cusco; walking tour
Day 13: Free day in Cusco
Day 14-15: Fly to Lima, day use at hotel and evening flight home
travellers' tales
Very enjoyable, with items of interest for both adults and children. The local and main guides were particularly impressive. (more)
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip
special offer on group travel
6 Plus Offer: If you organise a group of 6 - 9 people onto one of our selected adventures we will give you £50 off per person
10 Plus Offer: If you organise a group of 10 or more people onto one of our adventures one person will go FREE

Terms & Conditions: The booking must comprise a minimum of six people, with one nominated lead passenger to whom all the booking correspondence will be sent to. Adult prices must be more than £900 per a passenger. Terms & conditions apply. Make an enquiry for more information.
how this holiday makes a difference
On this trip: Our policy of staying in locally owned accommodation, having local guides and group leaders and using transport owned and operated by local people wherever possible is continued in Peru. Our small groups (maximum of 20 people, approx.3-6 families) have a minimal impact on the fragile environment. All tour guides are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have. For every client travelling on any of our trips to Peru since 2004 we have donated £5 to Plan International, a humanitarian charity that helps children in developing countries to realise their full potential. Plan use the donations to help fund their project to support under-privileged children in Lima. We will also match any donation made to Plan International by clients travelling with us to Peru (up to a maximum of £10 per person).

Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book.

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