Widows in the Wild: PERU with kids, 2026 Trip!
Join us for a beautiful time of culture, connection, history and unforgettable scenery in Cusco, Peru. Just 10 spots available.
JULY 2-7, 2026
Culture Chalk is READY to host this beautiful, one of a kind experience!
Join us for 5 nights in Cuzco, exploring the wonders of the ancient Incas in what is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent cities in the world. City tours exploring the walls founded by the Incas, built upon by the Spanish, and still inhabited to this day! Tours of the Coricancha Temple, the Sacred Valley, colourful handcraft markets, delicious local food, and the option to visit Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes for a night.
The Full Itinerary
Day 1
THURSDAY
JULY 2, 2026
Official start: 2:00pm at accommodations.
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Welcome, orientation, settling into rooms.
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Afternoon
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Guided city tour into the evening, exploring our surroundings, a special welcome dinner hosted by Owen and Christina.
Day 2
FRIDAY
JULY 3, 2026
Cusco City Tour
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Breakfast at accommodation
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The Cusco City Tour is the ideal option to start a trip to Cusco and Machu, offering an enriching introduction to the historic capital of the Inca empire. This tour covers the main tourist attractions of the city, starting with the emblematic Plaza de Armas, passing through the majestic temple of Qoricancha, and exploring the imposing ruins of Sacsayhuamán. Additionally, the tour includes visits to significant archaeological sites such as Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, each of which offers a unique perspective on the cultural and historical richness of the region.
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Day 3
SATURDAY
JULY 4, 2026
Sacred Valley Tour
One of Peru’s most famous areas! On this guided full day trip to the Sacred Valley from Cusco our transportation will pass through the ancient Inca sites of Saqsaywaman and Tambomachay, and we will explore the Inca site of Pisac. Along the way, we'll visit a Peruvian weaving house, and see a demonstration on dyeing and traditional weaving techniques.
Day 4
SUNDAY
July 5, 2026
Local interactions and "Mom time"
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Breakfast
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Visit to local handcraft markets, shopping and discovering the city of Cusco, the festivities on the main square and strolling through the San Blas neighborhood.
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Lunch close to the accommodations
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Afternoon: Culture Chalk staff will take kids for an afternoon to a museum and a park with games to give moms the opportunity to connect and have some down time together as a group.
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Day 5
MONDAY
JULY 6, 2026
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A day exploring the out doors! A short hike, picnic lunch and checking out more local landmarks.
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Families will be divided into groups and a scavenger hunt will be organized for families to compete while enjoying the fresh mountain air!
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Day 6
TUESDAY
JULY 7, 2026
Farewells
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A laid back morning to sit as a group and talk about the trip, make plans for future encounters and discuss highlights.
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Shuttles to the airport as flight schedules dictate.
Machu-Picchu Add-on
What's included?
HOTEL STAY FOR 3 EXTRA NIGHTS:
AGUAS CALIENTES DAY 6-7
MACHU PICHU PERMIT
RETURN TRAIN TICKET TO/FROM MACHU PICHU VILLAGE
5 MEALS
JULY 7, 8 IN AGUAS CALIENTES AND JULY 9 WRAP-UP IN CUZCO
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$620 PER PERSON
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A TRIP YOU CAN FEEL GREAT ABOUT!
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In 2024 over 50% of Culture Chalk's revenues went straight back into supporting their community initiatives: renovating local's properties, housing for single mothers, providing purposeful jobs for local widows and groceries for families in need. This trip will not only nourish your soul, but will be helping local single-mother homes.
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SPACE AVAILABLE FOR JUST 10 FAMILIES!
A bit about the host family:
Culture Chalk host, Owen Dargatz, grew up in Peru and has organized several tours around Arequipa, Huaraz and Cusco in Peru. They currently live in Guatemala where they host regular events and have organized WITW trips. In 2026, this will be one of 4 events hosted in Peru!
TOTAL TRIP COST FOR MOTHER AND (UP TO) 3 KIDS
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ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
3400.00
MOTHER AND 1 CHILD
2900.00
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Price includes:
Shuttle pick up and drop off service from and to the airport.
Most meals: Delicious and nutritious, fresh GOOD food. A proud strength of the Culture Chalk programs.
All activities in itinerary
All accommodations
24 hour support by English-speaking host family that has lived in the area for years.
Group chat leading up to trip to ask questions, share ideas.
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Not included:
Flights
Some dinners out
Gratuities for hotel staff and hike guides
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Cusco remains traditional and fairly conservative in nature. Please remember that we are guests and as such we should dress and behave respectfully towards the hosts. Please dress modestly during your time here.
Bringing a small gift is optional but recommended to give to some of the families we want to support in the community. (Quality wool socks, children's toys or a quality kitchen utensil/gadget.)
We hope you love Peru for what it is and don't judge it for what it is not: Come with an attitude of adventure and expect some things to NOT go smoothly at all times. Peru is a developing country and amenities and infrastructure are developing. While the accommodations we book and offer during your visit are considered luxury to the local population, they are not immune to occasional water cuts, internet cuts, power outages, etc. Peru is a vibrant place and roosters cawking, dogs barking, music playing and fireworks being set off at all times of the day is considered normal. Please bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
Our goal as your hosts is for you to leave our place BETTER, in so many ways.
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