peru family tours
1.- WHY PERU IS AN IDEAL FAMILY DESTINATION?
Peru Family Tours are very interesting because the family in general can find a space and time where they can connect in a special way and strengthen family ties in a unique way. Of course it appears the question, why choose Peru as your next destination? The answer is simple, Peru is a multicultural country that offers several interesting and unique destinations that are attractive for both adults and children.
1.1.- Rich Cultural Heritage
Within the Peru Family Tours you can get to know incredible places that are part of history. From iconic places where a culture originated as the city of Cusco, Nazca Lines, Lake Titicaca, etc, to more popular places that are desired by all, a Family trip to Machu Picchu. Either way we are sure that during the Peru Family Tours the children will be the most amazed by the impressive constructions that are on top of the mountains or the grandiose terraces. The list of cultural sites you can visit is countless, each place tells a part of history.
Rich Cultural Heritage
1.2.- Diverse Natural Wonders
There is also another type of Peru family tour package, in which the connection with nature is prioritized and it is easier for children to see the wildlife of the deep Amazon, the high snow-capped mountains, mountains formed by various colors or a natural mirror made of crystal clear water at the base of a snowy mountain. The diversity of natural destinations for Peru Family Tours is incredibly varied. Although of course not being in places close to cities should be very careful, a formal travel agency specializing in this type of adventure is best for this before choosing your travel agency to check that it is registered in MINCETUR, so you know if the information they give you is adequate.
Diverse Natural Wonders
1.3.- Family-Friendly Activities
Peru family vacations have to be safe, for this reason many destinations have implemented family options that are not so demanding and allow even the little ones to delight the visit. This happens in the jungle where Lodges have been designed with exclusive experiences for the little ones such as hiking, activities with animals and recreational areas. In the case of the coast, safe areas have also been implemented where the little ones can play with the sand or waves, even perform activities with qualified instructors while parents can enjoy a break on the shore. Finally, in the Andes, the long awaited Family trip to Machu Picchu cannot be missed, the new circuits provide a more personalized experience in which everyone will enjoy the tour.
Family-Friendly Activities
2.- TRAVELING AND LEARNING IS ALSO PART OF THEIR GROWTH
“Peru Family Tours not only strengthen family bonds, they also create new thinking in the youngest ones. Learning about a new culture and its traditions can awaken their curiosity and generate motivation for deeper learning.”
3.- TIPS FOR PERU FAMILY TOURS
The time to choose your next Peru family tour package is now, although of course it is important to know all the necessary details to make the adventure unforgettable, what you should know is:
3.1.- Best Time to Visit
The perfect time to enjoy a Peru family tour package will depend on each planning, when designing a customized experience the modality may vary, if on one hand you want to enjoy your Peru family vacation with more stable climates and no rainy season then the dry season is ideal (May to October) and also for children it is safer because they do not run the risk of catching a cold. On the other hand if the family is more adventurous and looking for a new challenge any time of the year is ideal including the rainy season (November to April), Peru offers a variety of activities and unique destinations that create special moments for the whole family.
Keep in mind that there is a time of the year that is considered high season (June to August) which is the favorite season for many travelers due to festivities, weather and other factors. However, this means that all places are crowded with travelers on a frequent basis.
4.- HOW TO GET TO PERU FROM THE USA
4.1.- Flight Options
When designing Peru Family Tours from the United States you must first consider the ways to get there and there are many airlines that can offer you this trip in a direct way to save time, the best airlines are:
This company is the most reliable for Peru Family Tours as it has several schedules that can accommodate your trip easier, in addition to family travel offers entertainment kits, assigned seats and even options for children’s food portions. The main routes you can find are from Miami and Los Angeles.
It is one of the most reliable and serious companies in the country. It offers within its services assigned seats for families with children, in addition to in-flight entertainment for children, the routes from which you can choose are from Atlanta and New York.
This route is ideal for families, as it offers children’s entertainment programs as well as junior meal options for children. Routes can be found from Miami and Dallas.
An airline that provides entertainment kits assigned seats which makes family travel much easier, the main routes on which you can travel with this company are from Miami and New York (the latter has a stopover in Bogota).
4.2.- Travel Documentation Requirements
Participating in one of the Peru Family Tours is one of the most exciting things in the world. However this also implies to have the necessary documentation updated, the main documents you will need are:
4.2.1.- Passport
This document is indispensable for Peru Family Tours, both adults and children must have it updated and you must make sure that it is valid for at least 6 months after the date chosen for the trip.
passport
4.2.2.- Andean Migration Card
Upon arrival in Peru, a migration staff will give you a tourist card which must be completed with real information of the trip. As details of hotels, destinations, travel agencies and others, this must be presented upon arrival and departure and has a limited period of time.
migration card
4.2.3.- Vaccination certificate
Remember that each region of Peru has different regulations, for example if you want to visit the Peruvian jungle it is important to have the yellow fever vaccine, in other regions it is important to have the typhoid, measles and hepatitis A vaccine (are important but not mandatory).
vaccination certificate
4.2.4.- Travel authorization for minors
Peru Family Tours that include minors traveling without parents require a travel authorization notarized by the parents or legal guardians. It is important to know that in Peru there is a law of protection for minors that regulates as much as possible to expose them in some way.
authorization for minors
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5.- TOP DESTINATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS
5.1.- Lima
As the capital of the country, will be the point of arrival for all Peru Family Tours in which you can enjoy cultural experiences, although Lima is known as the city of kings for the great history that hides is also known as the gastronomic capital of Latin America so for children and adults is a new experience of unique flavors that really worth experiencing. Among the Peru Family Tours we recommend you to visit the main places:
lima
- Historic Center and Plaza de Armas
- Larco Museum
- Miraflores Boardwalk
- San Francisco Convent
- Huaca Pucllana
- Palomino Islands
5.2.- Cusco and the Sacred Valley
It is the capital of the Inca culture, a unique place that is always part of most Peru Family Tours. Although the city as such has a rich history and culture, it is also the main gateway to multiple natural destinations, adventure, hiking and even social experiences. Cusco has become a tourist destination par excellence during the last few years, even containing the world wonder which makes it even more exciting as a main destination. If you decide to design or be part of one of the Peru Family Tours we recommend you to visit these destinations:
hiking in the andes
- Qoricancha, Cathedral
- Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay
- Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Ollantaytambo
- Pisac Market
- Chinchero Village
- Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
- Short Inca Trail 2 days (short version, ideal for children)
- Colored Mountain
5.3.- Amazon Rainforest
A wonderful place in the Peruvian jungle that you can add if you have enough days, there are some options of lodges that have alternatives for hiking, activities or even interaction with wildlife oriented mainly for children which provides options for rest and relaxation exclusively for adults. Visiting the Peruvian jungle represents connecting in a different way with nature and giving part of this to the little ones so they can have a new way of seeing life. Some of the main places you can visit during this option are:
pacaya samiria
- Sandoval Lake – Tambopata
- Iquitos
- Amazon River
- Puerto Maldonado
- Pacaya Samiria
- Bora, Yaguas and other communities.
5.4.- Lake Titicaca
Within your next Peru Family Tours it is important that you choose Lake Titicaca as a destination if you want your children to have a greater social connection with a culture that has inherited its traditions for generations. Lake Titicaca is also famous for being the highest navigable lake in the world and contains within it a culture that has remained outside of civilization for centuries and has created its own society imposing its rules and norms that have allowed them to subsist until today, it will be more than an experience, an experience in which you live with the people. When you arrive to this place we recommend you to visit:
exploring the lake titicaca
- Uros Islands Amantani Island
- Taquile Island
- Capachica Peninsula
- Community of Paramis, Llachon or others.
Now you are ready to plan all the Peru Family Tours you want, remember that trips with children must be well planned taking priority safety and fun at the same time, Auri Peru is a specialist in this kind of experiences that are personalized, contact us now and start creating your next adventure.
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