A TASTE OF PERU | 8 NIGHTS

Local Culinary Experience with Penelope Alzamora

Lima invites discovery through its cuisine, where vibrant colours, aromas, and textures reflect the richness of its land and the pride of its people. Join celebrated chef Penélope Alzamora for a stroll through her favourite local market to select the freshest ingredients, pausing to uncover hidden corners of Barranco and perhaps savour an organic coffee along the way. Back at her apartment, a pisco sour sets the tone for an intimate cooking class where you will prepare ceviches and delicate tapas, learning the techniques that define Peruvian gastronomy. The experience ends with a feast of your creations, enjoyed against sweeping views of Lima’s coast.

Please allow approximately five hours for the entire experience.

Farm to Table at Hacienda Sarapampa

Feel the pride in every detail as the host of Hacienda Sarapampa leads you on an exploration of the property, culminating in a delicious farm-to-table lunch. Guests will watch the locals at work and learn about the history, spiritual significance and future of the famous giant white Andean corn. More than just an elegant lunch, it is an entertaining cultural journey.

Please allow approximately three hours for the entire experience.

Explore Machu Picchu

Meet your guide at the exit of the train station or in the lobby of your hotel for a short walk to the bus station and a 20-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu Citadel (elevation: 8,000 ft. – 2,432 m.a.s.l.). Scratching the surface of the heavens from its place atop the grandest of mountaintop pedestals, it is easy to lose yourself in the mystique and grandeur of this enigmatic citadel. Soak in the energy and atmosphere of one of the most significant archeological sites on the planet while your guide helps you uncover the secrets behind key areas of interest such as the Sun Dial, the Guard House, the Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun.

Please allow approximately three hours for the guided route and four hours for the entire experience | You must show your passport in order to be allowed to enter Machu Picchu Citadel.

Locals Only Sacred Valley

Step off the beaten path and into the rhythms of daily life in the Sacred Valley, guided by local knowledge and spontaneity. This flexible experience adapts to your preferences and the spirit of the day—whether that means strolling through village markets, joining a cooking session with seasonal ingredients, visiting family-run farms, or meeting artisans in their workshops. It’s an invitation to discover the valley’s quieter corners, where tradition is lived rather than displayed.

Please allow approximately four hours for the entire experience.

The Heart of Cusco

Beyond the splendour of Cusco’s historic centre, life moves at a gentler pace in the surrounding villages, where Andean tradition continues with humility and grace. Many homes serve as artisan workshops, where skilled hands work with clay, wood and textiles, each creation shaped by heritage and care.

Your day may include sharing stories over homebrewed chicha in a cherished picantería, joining a local shaman for a traditional cleansing, or simply observing daily life as it has been lived for generations. Every detail is thoughtfully tailored to your interests.

Please allow approximately seven hours for the entire experience.

Drink & Discover Cusco

Cusco has long been a hub of creativity, flavour, and craft. Discover its vibrant cocktail scene by visiting three renowned bars, where you'll mix and taste three distinct Pisco creations. Sample, shake, and savour as you explore a spirited side of the city.

Please allow approximately two and a half hours for the entire experience.