Peru Culinary Experience

• Lima
• Cusco
• Larco Museum
• Sacred Valley
• Hiram Bingham Train
• Pachamanca
• Machu Picchu

The tour starts in Peru’s capital city of Lima. From here, you will be given the chance to sample some of the nation’s most creative dishes and flavours as you take a tour of street food. You will then explore some of the restaurants in the city. First you will have lunch at Huaca Pucllana Restaurant, which stays honest to its roots through Peruvian flavours. Then, you will explore the city of Lima itself through a walking tour of the area and the nearby Larco Museum. This will give you a chance to explore the country’s culture and unique heritage. Finally, you will end this full day with dinner at Central Restaurant.

Lima

Lima – the capital of Peru – is situated on a plateau overlooking the Pacific Coast. It is a sprawling metropolitan city of over 10 million Peruvians and is naturally a perfect location for sampling the famed national cuisine with its vast base of ingredients and spices. Furthermore, the city offers relaxing tours to convents, churches, historical plazas and centres, as well as beautiful gardens, bars and nightspots. Meanwhile, ancient traditions are very much alive at Huaca Pucllana temple, just steps away from the hotels and hostels of central Miraflores district, and the impressive Pyramids of Pachacamac are just a 40km drive south.

Cusco

You will then be transported across Peru to the ancient city of Cusco. You will start your time here with a walking tour of this wonderful city, exploring its Cathedral and Convent or exploring the nearby Hatun Rumiyoc and San Blas. Then, for the rest of the day, enjoy another street food tour. You will have a chance to try a selection of Cusco’s famous dishes.

Cusco was originally the historic capital of the Inca Empire, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an elevation of over 11,000 feet allowing visitors to acclimatise before setting off on long treks towards Machu Picchu, on legendary routes used by the Incas. Cusco is pleasant to explore with wonderful and ancient stonework, narrow streets and important Inca temple remains, complemented by the Spanish colonial buildings. Numerous museums showcase Inca and pre-columbian culture, as well as textiles and sacred plants. Being a rich agricultural region, many fusion and neo-Andean restaurants offer unique Peruvian gastronomy. Meanwhile, day trips to nearby lagoons can be connected with visits to Inca ruins such as Pisac, Tambomachay, Kenqo, Sacsayhaman and Ollantaytambo.

Sacred Valley

Day 4 will take you into Sacred Valley, to explore the ruins and heritage of the former Inca area. You will enjoy a traditional Sacred Valley tour, exploring the Inca site, Pisac Ruins, as well as the famous Ollantaytambo Ruins. The tour will conclude with a stop at the textile village of Chinchero. Then on to Pachamanca, where you will learn the history behind some of the traditional dishes. Day 5, again explores Sacred Valley, with a visit to Maras and Moray, followed by a wonderful lunch at Mil Restaurant.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is the eternal home of abundance for the indigenous and locals who continue to call this area home. It is also home to Machu Picchu, built in the 15th century for the Inca emperor, Pachacuti. From Cusco – the former Inca capital – visitors can decide on trekking an ‘Inca trail’ of multiple days, or taking the train to visit the wonder of Machu Picchu. All routes wind around dramatic peaks, rivers and archaeological sites, with regular rest stops at scenic points, and camping for up to three nights (depending on trail length). The region was prized by many civilizations for its agricultural potential, and towns such as Ollantaytambo were once country retreats for Inca royalty.

Day 6 and 7 are truly highlights of the trip. First, enjoy the luxury as you take the Hiram Bingham Train up to Machu Picchu. The train takes you from breathtaking scenery as you traverse the Andes. Then, the following day you will have a full tour of the Machu Picchu site. Explore the history of this ancient zone, and then view it from the best possible point, from atop Wayna Picchu which overlooks the beautiful site. This special experience ends by taking the Hiram Bingham Train back down to Poroy.

Your last days will be spent in Cusco. You will have a full free day to enjoy and then a beautiful dinner at Map Cafe to look forward to on the night. Finally, your last day is left free to help arrange your departure. You will be assisted by private transfers and a guide.

Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.

Visa requirements:

Please keep in mind that you are responsible for verifying the visa requirements of your destination country and then obtaining the visa accordingly. In addition, most countries require that travellers hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the day of entry into the country, so confirm that you meet the passport, visa and medical requirements (if applicable) of the country of entry in advance.

• Accommodation based on double room including breakfast (except day 1)
• Transfers, excursions, meals, entrances as mentioned
• Children discount applies only for children under 12 years old

• Excursions and meals not mentioned in the program
• Travel Insurance
• Drinks, tips and personal expenses
• International flights
• Domestic flights

* Prices can vary if there are new bio-security protocols in the capacity of vehicles or number of persons per guide as well as other regulations the government will consider as mandatory to implement.

Suitable for ages 5 to 80