Vacation packages for family

The Peruvian capital often gets a bad wrap for being one of South America’s most boring cities – but this really isn’t the case. While it may not have the splendour of other capitals in the region, there is certainly enough to warrant a couple of nights’ stay in Lima. Besides, Lima is the gateway to Peru and you’ll likely be passing through here en route to Machu Picchu and Cusco – so why not take the time to enjoy a new city!? 10 Best Things to Do in Lima Plaza Mayor The heart of the city and also the birthplace of Lima, Plaza Mayor is a social place for both locals and visitors alike. Located in the central area of Miraflores, there is much to see and do in this part of town. Take a walk through one of the many alleyways and get gloriously lost while enjoying the gastronomic flavours of Peruvian cuisine (a blend of many other cuisines), shopping in small boutiques and soaking up the livelihood of Lima. Monastery of San Francisco You can’...

Inca Trail, one of the worlds most famous trails, that leads you to one of the wonders of the world can be done many ways. If you want to hike but hesitate to sign yourself of 3 nights of tenting in the Andean mountains, then a lesser known and less traveled option might be for you (it was for us). Catch the last 15km of the trail, see several Inca sites, and some pretty amazing scenery. Day 1 The morning starts early leaving from Cusco at 5am, followed by a two hour bus ride to the train station at Ollantaytambo town. From there you take the train with the other people who aren’t hiking and going straight to Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes), jumping out early, several mountains early, at km 104. From there the rest is by foot. Get your hiking boots on! We hit the trail at 9:20 am, it was only a short walk before hitting the first set of Incan ruins. The site is smaller, but surrounded by some gorgeous mountains that were anything but. After a short tour we were back on t...