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Peru Tours

Minimum age : 6

Peru tours can be an excellent choice for children interested in history, culture, wildlife, and sightseeing. Some offer high intensity multi-sport adventures while others have a relaxed, unstructured pace. These tours generally fall into three categories- sightseeing excursions, hiking tours, and rainforest adventures.

Sightseeing excursions:

These tours (Machu Picchu by Train, Panoramic Peru, Islands and Incas) can be a great choice for kids of most ages. The excursions are educational and give families the chance to try new foods, see amazing sites, and stay in small, bed and breakfast style hotels that each has a distinctive flavor. Since the primary focus of these tours is sightseeing, they are not a good choice for young children who can be easily bored, crave high intensity activities, or have rigid schedules/ food preferences, etc.

Hiking tours:

These tours (Machu Picchu Pilgrimage, Inca Pathways, Cordillera Blanca Trek, Salcantay, Cachicatta Trek, Ausangate Trek) all include a challenging multi-day trek. They can be a great choice for older children and teenagers who enjoy hiking and camping. Prepare your family by planning weekend day hikes or overnight camping trips before you begin your Peru travel. Keep in mind that although the distances hiked each day are not especially long (6 to 9 miles typically), the altitude of these treks may make it feel almost twice as difficult as the same distance at home. Each traveler should bring a daypack with essentials such as a camera, waterproof jacket, water bottle, and snacks.

Amazon Rainforest tours:

(Wild Tambopata, Manu Biosphere, Manco Multisport, Peru Amazon Extension). These adventures are a great choice for families interested in wildlife and nature. Adventure Life offers a variety of rainforest tours, each with a distinctly different flavor. In general, our Peru rainforest tours tend to be better options for older children, as these lodges are particularly remote with long transfers and relatively rustic accommodations. Though Sacha Lodge (in Ecuador) is probably the best option for younger kids, children of all ages with an interest in wildlife and the outdoors are certainly welcome on our Peru Amazon tours as well. Our shorter Peru Amazon Extension is also a great choice for younger children as the lodge is less rustic, transfers are much shorter, and this extension can be as short as 2-3 days (a nice option for kids with limited attention spans!).

By contrast, Tambopata Research Center and Manu Wildlife Center are decidedly more remote and rustic. These lodges have no electricity (kerosene lighting), shared bathrooms, and longer travel times (Tambopata is located 8 hours downriver). Their remote locations offer the very best opportunities to view rainforest wildlife in their natural environment. These tours are an excellent choice for the families who enjoy getting away from modern distractions and want a pure "back to nature" experience.

For all Amazon options, the weather can commonly include heat, humidity, and rain during your stay. Please pack appropriately and don't forget the insect repellant!

Cachiccata Group Service Project 5 12 Multi-day volunteer service project in local community that focuses on home restoration, native tree planting, and visiting school in Andean community.
Manu Explorer 9 10 Remote Amazon adventure with some long transfers and simple camps. Best for older children.
Manco Multisport 8 10 Vigorous multisport activities make this tour a great choice for families with older children.
Candelaria Festival in Puno 5 6 Cultural focus
Machu Picchu by Train with Luxury Hotels 7 6 Cultural focus- excellent sightseeing option
Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting 2 12 Adventurous Class III rapids with a few Class IV's and camping. Travelers must be adequate swimmers and comfortable swimming in moving water, and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cusco Mountains and Jungles Biking 5 12 Multiday mountain biking trip with three nights of overnight camping.
Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu 10 12 Multisport trip with mountain biking and whitewater rafting. Adventurous Class III rapids with a few Class IV\'s and camping. Travelers must be adequate swimmers and comfortable swimming in moving water.
Panoramic Peru Luxury Tour 15 6 Cultural focus and longer transfers.
Machu Picchu by Train Tour 7 6 Cultural focus- excellent sightseeing option
Machu Picchu Pilgrimage - Inca Trail 10 10 26 mile trek and camping - best for older kids and active families
Islands and Incas - Galapagos & Machu Picchu 16 6 Cultural and wildlife focus
Incas and Rainforest - Inca Trail & more! 16 10 Multi day trek, simple homestay, and camping - best for older kids and active families
Andean Multisport 8 12 Multisport trip with mountain biking and whitewater rafting. Adventurous Class III rapids with a few Class IV\'s and camping. Travelers must be adequate swimmers and comfortable swimming in moving water.
Panoramic Peru Tour 16 6 Cultural focus, some longer transfers, simple homestay
Manco Multisport 12 10 Vigorous multisport activities, and remote homestays make this tour a great choice for families with older children.
Inca Pathways - Inca Trail & more 14 10 Multi day trek, simple homestay, and camping - best for older kids and active families
Cachiccata Trek - Alternative Inca Trail 10 10 Multi day trek and camping- best for older kids and active families
Peru Culinary 8 10 Cultural focus- excellent sightseeing option with emphasis on Peruvian cuisine and fine dining in restaurants.
Manu Biosphere 9 10 Remote wildlife lodges without electricity, long transfers- best for older kids
Amazon Explorer 6 10 Remote wildlife lodges without electricity, long transfers- best for older kids
Ancient Kingdoms 12 6 Culturally focused tour with plenty of sightseeing. Some longer transfers.
Candelaria Festival in Puno with Homestay 6 6 Cultural focus, simple homestay
Cordillera Blanca Trek 10 12 Multi day trek and camping- best for older kids and active families
Ausangate Trek 11 10 Multi day trek and camping- best for older kids and active families
Salcantay Trek 13 12 Multi day trek and camping- best for older kids and active families
Wild Tambopata - Amazon Tours 7 10 Remote wildlife lodges without electricity, long transfers- best for older kids
Inca Trail 5 10 26 mile trek and camping - best for older kids and active families
Machu Picchu by Train 4 6 Cultural focus- excellent sightseeing option
Apurimac Whitewater Rafting 4 12 Adventurous Class III rapids with a few Class IV's and camping. Travelers must be adequate swimmers and comfortable swimming in moving water, and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cachiccata Group Service Project with Machu Picchu 10 12 Multi-day volunteer service project in local community that focuses on home restoration, native tree planting, and visiting school in Andean community.
Peru Amazon Extension 3 6 Wildlife focus with relatively short transfers

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