Widows in the Wild: PERU with kids, 2027 Trip!
Join us for a beautiful time of culture, connection, history and unforgettable scenery in Cusco, Peru.
Just 10 spots available, on a first - come - first - serve basis.
JUNE 22-29, 2027
Culture Chalk is ready to host this beautiful, one-of-a-kind experience!
Join us for an incredible time in Cuzco, exploring the wonders of the ancient Incas in what is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent cities in the world. City tours include a dynamic tea-building scavenger hunt (think Amazing Race) for a FUN time to connect with other families.
Join us in 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 handicraft markets, delicious local food, and the option to visit Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes for two nights.
WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP SO SPECIAL:
This experience's logistics are fully taken care of by the Culture Chalk team, so you can arrive and enjoy your time in Peru with other women from start to finish without worrying about any of the planning. From the moment you arrive at the Cuzco airport, we'll pick you up and take care of your family so you can have ALL the fun, in good company, stress-free.
CHECK OUT A VIDEO SUMMARY OF OUR 2026 TRIP HERE
The Full Itinerary
Day 1
TUESDAY
JUNE 22, 2027
Official start: 2:00 pm at accommodations.
Welcome, orientation, settling into rooms.
Guided city walk in the evening, exploring our surroundings, and a special welcome dinner hosted by Owen and his crew.
Day 2
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 23, 2027
Breakfast
A day exploring the outdoors and beautiful city of Cuzco!
Guests will be divided into teams and take part in our Cuzco city scavenger hunt, a one-of-a-kind ice-breaking activity.
Check out the scavenger hunt page here!
Meet at the hotel at exactly 1:00 pm to tally points, and time to relax.
Free afternoon to explore, acclimatize and settle in. Teens have the afternoon to head to the bouldering wall to hang out and bond as a group.
Day 3
THURSDAY
JUNE 24, 2027
Sacred Valley Tour
Breakfast at the accommodations
Local guide Jamel (Ya-mel) and his crew will pick up the group at the hotel and take you on an unforgettable 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.
A lunch buffet is included in this tour.
Dinners out as families upon arrival back in Cuzco.
Day 4
FRIDAY
JUNE 25, 2027
Local interactions and "Mom time"
Breakfast
Hike and visit the San Blas neighbourhood for ice cream, then continue to hike up to a local family's home to enjoy a picnic lunch with them.
A gift presentation for the local host family, we end our time with a formal thank you from our group for their time.
Afternoon: Culture Chalk crew will take kids for the afternoon to the park with games to allow moms to connect and have some downtime together as a group.
Day 5
SATURDAY
JUNE 26, 2027
Cusco City Surroundings Tour
Breakfast at the accommodation
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.
Local guide Jamel and his team will provide transportation pickup directly from our hotel and will teach us about this wonderful city's rich history.
Day 6
SUNDAY
JUNE 27, 2027
Farewells for those unable to make it to Machu Picchu.
Early train to Aguas Calientes!
6:15, we must be at the train station.
Once we arrive in the small town of Aguas Calientes, around 11:00 am, we will drop our stuff off at our accommodations, and families can enjoy some nice free time until 3:00 pm.
OPTIONS: (We will have one person guide each group to these locations)
Machupicchu Butterfly Sanctuary
Hot Springs
Enjoy visiting coffee shops and downtown festivities, and shop
Machu-Picchu
Add-on available:
$675 per person. Includes Vista-Dome train tickets, tour and guides, park passes, all logistical planning, bus transfers, and 2 nights' accommodations in Aguas Calientes.
Day 7
MONDAY
JUNE 28, 2027
Early shuttle to the majestic Machu Picchu!
We will be visiting the classic circuit, the most complete citadel view of the ancient city. This is a 2-3 hour circuit, and the tour length is optional for families with younger children.
See route overview: MACHU PICCHU
Given the busy nature of Aguas Calientes, lunches and suppers are up to guests to break into smaller groups to go eat while visiting this gorgeous town! (Not included)
Day 8
TUESDAY
JUNE 29, 2027
Breakfast and an early train back to Cusco to catch flights back to Lima.
Please book your return flights from 2:00 pm on.
Thank you so much for being a part of this!
Family trip price: $3500
Includes 1 parent, 2 children.
Extra child cost: $600
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!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cusco remains a traditional and fairly conservative region. Please remember that we are guests, and we encourage everyone to dress and behave respectfully toward our hosts and the local community. During your time here, please dress modestly.
Bringing a small gift is optional but recommended, as we would like to support some of the families in the community. Suggested items include quality wool socks, children's toys, or useful kitchen utensils and gadgets.
We hope you will love Peru for what it is and not judge it for what it is not. Come with a spirit of adventure and expect that not everything will go smoothly all the time. Peru is a developing country, and its infrastructure and amenities continue to evolve. While the accommodations we arrange and offer during your visit are considered luxurious by local standards, occasional water interruptions, internet outages, and power cuts can still occur.
Peru is a vibrant and lively place. Roosters crowing, dogs barking, music playing, and fireworks going off at all hours of the day and night are considered normal. If you are a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs.
As your hosts, our goal is for you to leave Peru better than when you arrived—in as many ways as possible.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
1) CALL OWEN (1) OR TIFFANY (2) ON WHATSAPP: THEY WILL GIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE STEPS NEEDED AND WILL ORGANIZE ACTION ACCORDINGLY
2) IF ON TOUR AND YOU SEPARATE FROM THE GROUP OR GET LOST:
JAMEL - +51 918 495 677
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