A Private Family Tour of Peru
With its colourful traditions, natural wonders and wonderful array of wildlife, Peru is the perfect destination for an unforgettable family trip. Your adventure starts in the Amazon Rainforest, an area of incredible beauty and one that is teeming with wildlife, before winding through the Sacred Valley and on to Machu Picchu and finally Cusco.
Trip highlights
- Explorations of the Amazon Rainforest
- Visiting the traditional Patacancha community in the Sacred Valley
- Walking in the footsteps of the Incas at Machu Picchu
- Making your own chocolate on a private tour of the Choco Museo
- Enjoy lunch at Skylodge Adventure Suites
- Go on a thrilling treasure hunt through Cusco
Bespoke trips with Jacada
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–2
Overnight in Lima
The Capital of Peru, Lima is known particularly for its excellent cuisine and good museums, as well as the historic down-town areas. Your Travel Designer can arrange a tour for you should you wish and you’ll have all of our recommendations at hand for the best things to see and do in the city to make the very most of your stay.
Where you could stay
Make it mine
Two wheels
Get cooking
Cycling tour of Miraflores
Head out on a cycling trip along the seafront in Lima. The beaches are located just below the towering cliffs of Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro. You’ll get an up-close look at all of Lima’s shores and the uniqueness of its coastline.
Market visit and cooking class
Visit one of the most iconic and picturesque markets in Lima where you’ll be able to see, taste and purchase the most popular ingredients used in Peruvian cuisine. Then learn how to prepare a few iconic Peruvian dishes under the watchful eye of a professional chef.
Days 2–5
Into the Amazon
The Amazon is one of the world’s most incredible ecosystems and discovering this dense rainforest filled with a spectacular array of animal and plant life is a real highlight of any trip to South America. Day-to-day activities depend on your lodgings, but most include daily explorations of the flooded forests, waterways, rivers and nature trails through the national reserve encountering all the abundant wildlife and birdlife in between.
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Days 5–8
Into the Sacred Valley
Spend your time relaxing and exploring the incredible scenery of the Sacred Valley. It’s a great place to experience the culture of Peru and the landscape is breathtaking.
Where you could stay
Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa
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Fortress adventure
On the line
Lunch with a view
Fortress town of Ollantaytambo
Visit the Inca fortress town of Ollantaytambo. The site was built just as the Spaniards arrived and is one of the most important if not visible vestiges of how the Incas inhabited and functioned in their cities making it a fascinating place to explore. There is a fortress at the top of the hill (and quite a few steps) which is particularly interesting to investigate for the techniques the Incas used in its construction.
Ziplining excursion
This is the perfect day trip for all adventure and adrenaline enthusiasts. The trip takes place in the Sacred Valley near the town of Ollantaytambo, with fantastic views over the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River, best experienced from six interconnected zip-lines.
Dine at Skylodge Adventure Suites
Enjoying one of the world´s best culinary experiences in a transparent capsule located 400 meters above the Sacred Valley in Peru. Located just one hour outside the city of Cuzco, the exclusive Skylodge Adventure Suites opens its doors to all those who love adventure and good food, offering a real Peruvian gastronomic experience combined with the thrill of arriving to the dinning capsule.
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On two wheels
Village life
Splash out
Mountain biking in Maras and Moray
Explore the fascinating (and beautiful) sites of Maras and Moray on a cycling tour. Maras is an open system of terraces that has been used for centuries to harvest salt from a stream of mineral rich water that comes from within the mountain. Moray is an ancient system of Inca terraces which they used to acclimatise new plants to the high altitude environment.
Visit to the Patacancha Community
Enjoy a visit to the Patacancha community, meeting some of the people who live here and learning about their way of life. Many villages in the valley have upheld their customs and heritage, tracing their lineage back to the time of the Incas. On this tour, you’ll get to discover more about their traditions, farming, cuisine, crafting, language and traditional clothing.
Kayaking on Lake Piuray
In the early morning, head to Chinchero, where the Piuray Lagoon is located. This beautiful lagoon offers spectacular views, perfect flat water and plenty of bird species to observe. Once in the water you will get acquainted with balancing, paddling, and making turns. The lagoon offers ideal conditions for kayaking as there will be no wind, currents or waves. Depending on your abilities, you will paddle approximately four kilometres.
Trains to Machu Picchu
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Days 8–9
Explore Machu Picchu
Together with your private guide , you’ll get to enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, really bringing it to life as they detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. After your tour, you’ll descend to Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch at the rustically elegant Inkaterra hotel, before an afternoon at leisure. You can explore the areas around Machu Picchu or carry on exploring the ruins. You will also have time to explore on your own during your stay here. After your Machu Picchu adventure, you’ll board the train once again and head to Cusco.
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Days 9–11
Heritage in Cusco
Enjoy this beautiful city and UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll have our list of recommendations as well as private guides on hand to enjoy the best of this beautiful city. We can arrange a number of private, interest-led tours to booking fine restaurants for you. Your personal travel designer will be able to recommend activities that are most suitable to your interests.
Where you could stay
La Casona Inkaterra
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Treasure hunt
Chocolate dreams
Treasure hunt through Cusco
Get ready to explore Cusco and its cobblestone streets with a treasure hunt that takes you to some of the most famous sights and challenges the entire family to get a deeper understanding of the city, its people and incredible history. Your guide will provide you with a map, a budget for purchases and a list of challenges that will need to be completed within a specific time frame. Each challenge will bring you to different sights or places in Cusco and may involve finding a specific location on the city map, communicating with the locals in Spanish (or Quechua), or solving a trick question about Cusco’s history to get to the next location.
ChocoMuseo tour
Head to the ChocoMuseo to learn about the history of cacao and its production but also about the role it plays for the city and Peru. Enjoy a workshop that includes the preparation and tasting of your own chocolate. Definitely a fun experience for kids!
The moment we contacted Jacada and talked with the representative I knew this company was differential. We took time to work through the agenda, accommodations and expectations. Before the trip we were contacted about making dinner reservations as well as going over the itinerary to make sure we were all set. We were also given ideas on books to read…
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
