Upon arrival to Lima, you will be welcomed outside of Customs by an English-speaking assistant holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver, and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in.

Enjoy private round-trip car service between your accommodation and tonight's preferred restaurant. Lima’s dining scene is a vibrant showcase of creativity and heritage, where some of Latin America’s most celebrated restaurants redefine Peruvian cuisine. From the avant-garde tasting menus at Central to the bold Nikkei flavors of Osaka, the city offers remarkable variety. Favorites like Mayta and Astrid & GastÓn highlight contemporary Peruvian cuisine at its finest, while trendy spots like Kion add a vibrant fusion of Peruvian and Asian influences. Please speak to your Destination Expert to secure a reservation.

Walk Lima's historic center with your private guide, tasting your way through the city's layered past and sampling street-food flavors shaped by centuries of migration and local tradition. Between bites, your guide's stories from the colonial and republican eras bring the streets to life. The tour ends at Lima's largest market, where color, aromas, and the full energy of the city pull everything together, before your driver returns you to your hotel.

As evening settles over Lima, explore one of Peru's most significant pre-Columbian collections at the Larco Museum with your private guide. The tour moves from the earliest cultures through to the Incas, spotlighting standout ceramics, textiles, and precious metals along the way. The Moche gallery, widely known as the Erotic Room, is among the highlights, as is a behind-the-scenes visit to the museum's storerooms, housing pieces kept off public display. Dinner at the museum restaurant follows, before a private transfer to your hotel closes the night.

Taste your way through Peru's award-winning cocoa at El Cacaotal, a tasting destination dedicated to the country's finest produce, guided by a certified cacao specialist and a coffee expert who together turn a tasting into a masterclass. You explore each variety by origin, flavor, and texture, with freshly roasted coffee poured alongside throughout. Private transfers carry you there and back with total ease.

Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel and Jorge ChÁvez International Airport provided by a professional driver and an English-speaking representative.

Board a flight in Lima with direct service to Arequipa. Approximate flight time is one hour and 25 minutes.

A local representative will meet you for an airport transfer, alongside a private vehicle and professional driver.

Dining at CIRQA in Arequipa is an integral part of the experience, with both dinner and breakfast thoughtfully included in your stay. Set within a beautifully restored former monastery, the intimate indoor and outdoor dining spaces invite you to slow down and savor each moment. Evenings unfold over a carefully curated dinner that highlights the rich culinary traditions of southern Peru. Expect seasonal menus crafted from locally sourced ingredients, where Andean flavors are elevated through contemporary technique and elegant presentation.

Today, set out on a private guided city tour of Arequipa, including a with a visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within a city which was founded at the end of 17th century and only opened to the public a few years ago. The boldly painted walls of this massive 215,000 square foot complex are home to some 20 nuns of the Domincan Second Order. Another highlight of your tour will be a visit to see the incredibly well-preserved frozen body of 15th century Incan girl, known as Mummy Juanita (Momia Juanita). Time Magazine classified the discovery of her body in 1995 as one of the world's 10 greatest discoveries. Your English-speaking guide will also bring you to the central Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Jesuit Cloister and the residential areas of Cayma and Yanahuara before finishing the tour at the “Mirador de Yanahuara”, a lookout point, for a superb view of the volcanoes.

Browse San Camilo Market with your guide, the largest market in southern Peru, selecting the freshest ingredients for the dishes ahead and tracing each one back to Arequipa's culinary identity. Continue by private transport to La Victoria, a traditional restaurant, where a chef welcomes you into the kitchen to cook four classic dishes over wood stoves using time-honored techniques. Mix your own pisco sour before pulling up a chair to enjoy lunch built entirely from what you've made, before a private transfer returns you to your hotel.

A local representative will meet you for an airport transfer, alongside a private vehicle and professional driver.

Board a flight from Arequipa with service to Cusco. Flight duration is approximately one hour. Please note this flight is not included in your itinerary price and must be purchased separately.

Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel and Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco alongside a professional driver and an English-speaking representative.

Enjoy a private transfer to the Sacred Valley, stopping along the way to tour Sulca Textiles. A popular artisan outpost and outdoor museum, Sulca Textiles offers insight into an ancient and traditional way of weaving. Using the wool of alpacas, llamas, guanacos, and vicunas, weavers craft intricate designs through natural dyes. These unique dyes have existed in the Andes since the time of the Inca. In addition to admiring these vibrant works, you'll enjoy the chance to peruse outdoor crafts and observe nearby llamas and alpacas. Following your visit to Sulca Textiles, your private transfer concludes at your Sacred Valley hotel.

The effects of being at high altitude vary from person to person. While some travelers will experience no discomfort, others may find the process of acclimatization more challenging. To ensure an enjoyable experience in the coming days, take some time to rest and allow your body to adjust to the change in environment.

Experience a special traditional meal and gain insight into the culinary traditions of the Inca. Visit El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo to fuel up with a delicious Pachamanca lunch, a traditional Inca meal made within the ground on hot rocks. Learn about the pachamanca ("earth pot") cooking method and witness the preparation of the hot stones, before a selection of meats, tubers and other local ingredients are added to this unique oven. While lunch is cooking, tour the farm with your local host and gain insight into the traditions of this part of the Sacred Valley. After savoring a very flavorful lunch, visit the on-site distillery to craft your own "Andean Elixir". Prepare a 375ml bottle of your customized liquor, using high-quality sugar cane distillate, select botanicals and a variety of aromatic herbs. This souvenir can be brought home and opened after 6 months, providing a tasty reminder of your time in Peru.

Meet your private driver for a transfer to Ollantaytambo train station.

Travel to Pachar Station, approximately 20 minutes from central Ollantaytambo, where you will board the iconic Hiram Bingham train. Having settled in, the train will depart along a route that traces the impressive Urubamba River, affording striking views of the dramatic landscape as you approach the valley below Machu Picchu. During the ride, enjoy a delicious gourmet brunch and be sure to visit the open air observatory car, perhaps with a refreshment in hand. After a two-hour journey, the Hiram Bingham will pull into a train station found on the foothills beneath the ancient citadel in the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo. Here, your local guide will welcome you together with local hotel porters who will transfer your luggage to your accommodation.

Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply aboard the Hiram Bingham: 1) Only one piece of hand luggage is permitted per guest, weighing a maximum of 11 lbs (5 kgs). 2) Hand luggage cannot be larger than 62 linear inches. Baggage that exceeds weight or measurement restrictions will not be permitted. Please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.

Steeped in mystery and surrounded by breathtaking Andean scenery, Machu Picchu remains one of the world's most celebrated archaeological treasures. During a private guided circuit tour of approximately 2.5 hours, discover the fascinating history, remarkable engineering, and enduring legacy of this ancient Inca citadel while taking in spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the Urubamba River far below. Getting there is a 25-minute ride on a winding mountain road, aboard a shared bus connecting Machu Picchu Pueblo to the ruins and back, with a leisurely lunch waiting before or after your visit depending on arrival time.

At Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, dining is woven into the rhythm of your stay, with both dinner and breakfast included. Overlooking the rushing Urubamba River, the restaurant offers a warm, inviting setting where the energy of the Sacred Valley is ever-present. Dinner is a deeply rooted cultural experience, drawing on ancestral Incan flavors and traditional techniques. Ingredients sourced from nearby communities shape a menu that feels both authentic and expressive of place.

Today, return to the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu for a deeper exploration of one of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites. A shared shuttle bus will take you from the Pueblo to the entrance of Machu Picchu, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes each way. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided circuit tour lasting approximately 2.5 hours, discovering the site's fascinating history, masterful stonework, and breathtaking mountain setting. Following your visit, return by shuttle bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

After a fascinating experience in the heart of the ancient Inca world, it is time to depart for their imperial city, Cusco. Board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train in Machu Picchu Pueblo and relax as you embark on the scenic, four-hour journey to Poroy Train Station near Cusco. The route follows along the Urubamba River, climbing and descending through mountainous terrain and, where necessary, utilizing a series of switchback rails. Aboard the train, you will be invited into the elegant dining car to enjoy a gourmet lunch on this sojourn through the bucolic Peruvian countryside as soon as it is prepared. Consider a visit to the observatory car to indulge in a refreshing cocktail in the open air while listening to lively local music. Before long, you will arrive at Poroy Station near Cusco.

Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel and Poroy Train Station with a professional driver and an English-speaking representative.

Unearth Cusco's ancient mysterious as you stroll its cobblestone streets with your private guide. Immerse yourself in the city's historic city center, known as the Imperial City and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Center in 1983. Gain insight into daily life in Cusco and the pivotal role it plays in the Andean region. Your tour begins in the charming neighborhood of San Blas, characterized by narrow streets and colonial houses. Your guide will show you the city's most iconic spots along with some elusive areas only known to locals. Carrying onward, proceed to the Koricancha Temple, once walled in plated gold and featuring courtyard statues made of solid gold, Conquistadors described it as “fabulous beyond belief.” Today, the Church of Santo Domingo rests on the site of the original temple, making it an excellent location to learn about the intersection of Inca and Spanish culture and architecture from your expert local guide.

Enjoy some time at leisure to explore the quaint, historic city of Cusco. Whether strolling through the Imperial City to discover the rich history seemingly found around each bend or in search of delicious Novo-Andean cuisine utilizing fresh ingredients sourced from the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco is sure to delight.

Enjoy private round-trip car service between your accommodation and tonight's preferred restaurant. Cusco’s dining scene blends Andean tradition with contemporary flair, offering a warm and inviting culinary experience. From the rustic charm of Pachapapa to the creative, Mediterranean-inspired plates at Cicciolina, the city showcases a rich diversity of flavors. Artisano Regocijo adds a modern touch, highlighting fresh, locally sourced ingredients in a vibrant setting, capturing the essence of Cusco’s evolving food scene. Please speak to your Destination Expert to secure a reservation.

Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel and Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco alongside a professional driver and an English-speaking representative.

Board a flight in Cusco with direct service to Lima. Approximate flight time is one hour and 25 minutes. Please note, this is a separate purchase.

Arts Boutique Hotel B features masterfully decorated guest suites, a gourmet restaurant, and common areas modeled after a turn of the century Explorer's Club. An art connoisseur's paradise, the property is close to Miraflores and the historic center of Lima, located on the corners of Boulevard Saenz PeÑa and Calle San MartÍn in the heart of the Barranco District. Just a few blocks from the Pacific coast, it is superbly located for guests looking to discover the city by foot. Arts Boutique Hotel B boasts its own collection of contemporary and traditional Peruvian and Latin American art which is displayed throughout the historic mansion, sure to be enjoyed by guests fortunate enough to overnight at this boutique gem.

CIRQA, a Relais & ChÂteaux property, echoes the wonders of 1540 and magnificently celebrates the city’s immaculate white sheen. Under the benevolent gaze of three volcanoes, this recently restored former monastery embodies Arequipa’s traditional architecture by flaunting its original sillar volcanic rock walls, which were carefully sculpted by local stonemasons. CIRQA features eleven 11 exquisite guest rooms, centered around two patios. The captivating decor adds a modern touch, creating a unique balance between the past and present. At the hotel’s SalÓn, the cuisine is an innovative reinterpretation of the region’s gastronomic soul and iconic picanterÍas, and can be enjoyed while admiring the prodigious lunar landscapes that surround this delectable haven of peace.

The spectacular Sol y Luna, surrounded by tropical vegetation and towering mountains, is a blissful getaway for couples, families and solo travelers alike. Gardens filled with flora native to the Sacred Valley surround 43 private sanctuaries, with each inviting casita facing the Andes Mountains where the Incan Gods once dwelled. Dining at this Relais & Chateaux property expertly blends today’s innovative Peruvian cuisine with the rich, time-honored traditions of Andean cooking, integrating the bountiful harvests of ancient agrarian techniques. Sun-kissed and surrounded by soaring mountains, an outdoor swimming pool entices while the on-site bar offers the perfect place for for pisco sours at sundown. Sol y Luna also features an intimate spa offering holistic relaxation - an ideal indulgence between invigorating Sacred Valley adventures.

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is a family hotel with extensive experience in luxury hospitality. A stay at Sumaq is centered on enjoying the beautiful landscape, rich with lush vegetation, enormous mountains, valleys, the Vilcanota River, a waterfall and ancient trails. Guestroom are luxurious private retreats where you can begin and end the day in complete comfort. In addition to top-notch service, Sumaq Hotel offers a privileged location in Machu Picchu Pueblo, on the banks of the Vilcanota River and just a short drive from Peru’s premier tourist attraction, Machu Picchu.

Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco's main square, Belmond Palacio Nazarenas is a former palace and convent, emerging from years of restoration to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Original Inca stonework, colonial frescos and gold-framed paintings adorn the interior, while the interior cloistered courtyard features and ancient fountain. This intimate urban retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and a private bar where guests (or their private butler) can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown around the hotel. The hotel is also host to a fabulous spa, the city's first outdoor pool and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine, including Senzo, helmed by one of Peru’s leading chefs, Virgilio Martinez Veliz. Built on Inca foundations, rich history meets modern indulgence in Cusco's fairy-tale hideaway.