Few family vacations offer the diversity, culture and history of a trip to Peru. But with so much to see and do, it can be hard to put together an itinerary that everyone agrees on. So, before booking your Peruvian vacation, it's important to know what everyone in your group wants to experience, so that your travel professional can design a tour package that is as customized, and unique, as your family. A good starting point can be to center your adventures on the areas of Peru you plan to see.
Rainforest
The Peruvian Amazon is among the richest biodiversities on earth. When planning a travel tour in Peru, it's a good idea to schedule plenty of time to explore the jungle, as it would be hard to do in just one day. (There are even eco tours that spend a week or more completely immersed in the jungles of Peru.) Consider the following ideas, or hop
online to discover more of your own:
* The Macaw's Clay Lick can be found deep along the upper Tambopata River. Here, hundreds of beautiful parrots gather every day to detoxify themselves with the mineral rich clay.
* A canopy walk is one of the most breathtaking ways to enjoy the rainforest. Your travel agent can book a Peruvian tour package that includes a tree climbing adventure, or a walk across one of the many suspended canopy bridges that stretch across the treetops.
* Beyond macaws, the rainforest of Peru is home to some of the most amazing wildlife experiences you will ever encounter. From the Bahuaja National Reserve to scenic Sandoval Lake, there are travel tours all across Peru that encompass an unparalleled world of natural beauty.
Adventure Tours
If your family includes adrenaline seekers, then consider carving out some of your vacation time for a few activities with kick. There are tour packages in Peru to suit even the most hardcore of speed and adventure junkies, including:
* Horseback riding through the rugged tablelands of the Andes
* Rafting across the Apurimac River
* Kayaking on Lake Titicaca
* Rock climbing at Quebrada Llaca
* Surfing at Mancora
* Zip lining through the trees in the Tambopata
For the History Lover
When it comes to culture and history, a vacation in Peru is unlike any you've ever taken before. Forget listening to the kids complain about visiting another museum. In Peru history is a living, breathing part of every day life. Even the most stone faced teen is sure to be moved by sights like:
* Machu Picchu: One of the top archeological destinations on the planet, the very site of the Inca's sacred ruins rising up over 8,000 foot high Andean mountaintops is enough to inspire awe in all who visit it.
* The Nazca Lines: There are enough theories about the origins of these mystic lines on the mountainsides and plateaus of the Nazca desert to inspire dinner conversations for years to come.
* Arequipa: Known as the "White City" (Cuidad Blanca), all of the colonial homes, monasteries and churches of Arequipa are constructed of sillar, a white volcanic stone that is unique to this part of the world.
* Lima: The capital of Peru is also the country's historical center, where Spanish Colonial architecture and
Pre-Hispanic art are everywhere.
Once you've talked to your family about what they want in a vacation, contact a Peruvian vacation tour specialist that can help you build an itinerary that includes what's important to you. Just don't forget to schedule some time to relax, shop, and enjoy some of Peru's world class cuisine. With a little planning (and not nearly as much money as you might think) a vacation in Peru can easily become one of your family's most cherished memories.
Rainforest
The Peruvian Amazon is among the richest biodiversities on earth. When planning a travel tour in Peru, it's a good idea to schedule plenty of time to explore the jungle, as it would be hard to do in just one day. (There are even eco tours that spend a week or more completely immersed in the jungles of Peru.) Consider the following ideas, or hop
online to discover more of your own:
* The Macaw's Clay Lick can be found deep along the upper Tambopata River. Here, hundreds of beautiful parrots gather every day to detoxify themselves with the mineral rich clay.
* A canopy walk is one of the most breathtaking ways to enjoy the rainforest. Your travel agent can book a Peruvian tour package that includes a tree climbing adventure, or a walk across one of the many suspended canopy bridges that stretch across the treetops.
* Beyond macaws, the rainforest of Peru is home to some of the most amazing wildlife experiences you will ever encounter. From the Bahuaja National Reserve to scenic Sandoval Lake, there are travel tours all across Peru that encompass an unparalleled world of natural beauty.
Adventure Tours
If your family includes adrenaline seekers, then consider carving out some of your vacation time for a few activities with kick. There are tour packages in Peru to suit even the most hardcore of speed and adventure junkies, including:
* Horseback riding through the rugged tablelands of the Andes
* Rafting across the Apurimac River
* Kayaking on Lake Titicaca
* Rock climbing at Quebrada Llaca
* Surfing at Mancora
* Zip lining through the trees in the Tambopata
For the History Lover
When it comes to culture and history, a vacation in Peru is unlike any you've ever taken before. Forget listening to the kids complain about visiting another museum. In Peru history is a living, breathing part of every day life. Even the most stone faced teen is sure to be moved by sights like:
* Machu Picchu: One of the top archeological destinations on the planet, the very site of the Inca's sacred ruins rising up over 8,000 foot high Andean mountaintops is enough to inspire awe in all who visit it.
* The Nazca Lines: There are enough theories about the origins of these mystic lines on the mountainsides and plateaus of the Nazca desert to inspire dinner conversations for years to come.
* Arequipa: Known as the "White City" (Cuidad Blanca), all of the colonial homes, monasteries and churches of Arequipa are constructed of sillar, a white volcanic stone that is unique to this part of the world.
* Lima: The capital of Peru is also the country's historical center, where Spanish Colonial architecture and
Pre-Hispanic art are everywhere.
Once you've talked to your family about what they want in a vacation, contact a Peruvian vacation tour specialist that can help you build an itinerary that includes what's important to you. Just don't forget to schedule some time to relax, shop, and enjoy some of Peru's world class cuisine. With a little planning (and not nearly as much money as you might think) a vacation in Peru can easily become one of your family's most cherished memories.