Line 6 · Mountains & hiking
Cusco & Machu Picchu with kids
Peru
The scenic train to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley's Inca terraces, and Cusco's markets with alpacas everywhere.
Cusco sits at 11,000 ft. Start in the lower Sacred Valley to adjust, and book Machu Picchu tickets early.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,370 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,840 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,280 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprGood
- MayBest
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctGood
- NovOff
- DecOff
Top attractions in Peru
- Machu PicchuInca citadel
- Huayna PicchuSteep peak above the ruins
- Sacred ValleyInca heartland
- OllantaytamboLiving Inca town
- Pisac MarketCrafts and ruins
- MorayCircular terraces
- Maras Salt PansThousands of pools
- SacsayhuamánGiant stone walls
- Plaza de ArmasCusco center
- Rainbow MountainHigh-altitude hike
Where to eat in Peru
- Chicha por Gastón Acurio$$Modern Peruvian
- Cicciolina$$Tapas and pasta
- Pachapapa$$Andean wood oven
- Morena Peruvian Kitchen$$Peruvian classics
- San Pedro Market$Juices and soups
- Jack's Café$Breakfast
- El Albergue$$Farm restaurant, Ollantaytambo
- Indio Feliz$$Aguas Calientes
- Mil Centro$$$$Next to Moray
Things to do
- Scenic train to Machu PicchuVistadome or Hiram Bingham
- One-day Inca TrailShort version
- Meet alpacasAwana Kancha
- Peruvian cooking classCusco
- ZiplineSacred Valley
- Weaving demonstrationChinchero
- Raft the UrubambaGentle sections
- ChocoMuseoMake chocolate
- Via ferrataSacred Valley cliffs
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.