The girls of the family. From the left: Sue, Izzy, Ginny and Charlotte.
In just over a week, the Zealley family has gone wild in the jungle, got wet rafting and canoeing, ridden horses, ridden bikes, gone back in time to Machu Picchu and a host of other Inca sites, and are finishing off their final day in Peru with half a day’s stand-up paddle boarding.
Could they have crammed any more into their holiday? I don’t think so. And that’s why Continue reading
5) Horse Riding
See Inca ruins by horseback…culture and adventure in one!
Every family that comes to Peru has the same problem: no matter how impressive, old or beautiful Cusco’s Inca ruins are, children often find visiting more than one of them boring. And in Cusco, picking just one to visit is a tricky decision. That’s why we’ve come up with the perfect solution. Continue reading
View over Cusco
Everyone at Amazonas Explorer loves living in Cusco, and over the years we´ve got to know the city like the back of our hand. Now we want to share our insider´s knowledge with you…
Want to get off the beaten track of Peru´s most touristed city? Continue reading
4) White Water Rafting
The Black Canyon: perfect for teenagers
Want to see the wild side of Peru? Think you could handle spending 3-4 days floating through a remote canyon, spotting wildlife, camping on beaches, building campfires and tackling Grade III-IV rapids?
The Black-Canyon section of the Apurimac River is the ultimate back-to-nature getaway. Continue reading
Be especially careful with notes of higher denomination
Anyone who’s ever been to Peru will know that counterfeit currency is a problem. There’s a reason that Peru was named the ‘Counterfeit Cash Capital of the World’ in 2010.
Ready for the good news? Continue reading
3) Mountain Biking
Family fun on two wheels
Mountain Biking…with kids? Yes, it’s possible. Whilst Cusco has its fair share of expert downhill sections, just outside in the Sacred Valley there are lots of family friendly trails. You could try the Moray-Maras ride, possibly the best one-day bike trip in Peru Continue reading
2) Stand-Up Paddle Boarding:
Stand-up paddle boarding is great fun for all ages!
Ten years ago, no-one had heard of stand-up paddle boarding. But in recent years it has emerged as a global sensation, with people of every age enjoying the sport on lakes, rivers and seas around the world. And this year, it’s come to Cusco. Continue reading
Peru has long been a dream destination for intrepid travellers. It has everything: ancient Inca ruins, coast, jungle, mountains, and of course, lots and lots of adventure activities. But once you have a family, it might seem impossible to travel somewhere as far flung as Peru. Will you have to wave goodbye to those dreams of rafting, biking and trekking to Machu Picchu?
Of course not. In fact, organising a family adventure holiday in Peru has never been easier. Continue reading
Team ‘man vs scorpion’, with the unlucky Dave on the far left
Last weekend two Australians, one American and a Brit signed up to challenge the mighty River Apurimac: three days of big rapids, non-stop rafting, and camping on pristine river beaches away from all the luxuries of home.
However one of the members of our team got a little more than he was bargaining for. Continue reading
Peru is our playground 