8 Day itinerary in Peru, South America
Travel from the coast to the Andes, enjoying the different landscapes and cultural diversity.
By Claudine
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GUIDANCE
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trip type
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Indigenous culture
Kayaking
Visit markets
Meet local people
Historic & cultural landmarks
Nature & Wildlife
Start/End
Night
Lima city
Cusco city
Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley
Lima city
Cusco city
Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley
Regular
Accommodation Categories
Lima
Arrival to the city of Lima Transfer to selected hotel.
Lima
Artistic district In Callao, we'll find a clash of several cultures since it’s home to the main port and airport of the country. Steeped in history, you’ll find colonial fortresses, European-style squares, urban art, and excellent seafood. The tour will begin at La Punta, a beach town located on a small peninsula very close to the port. Then, you will visit the artistic part of the area: Callao Monumental. The epicenter of urban art that houses new and edgy art galleries along with classic seafood restaurants that together, have rehabilitated a very socially affected area. Marine lunch You’ll taste different interpretations of traditional Peruvian flavors through a tasting menu in a charming restaurant in the heart of Callao Monumental. Nikkei dinner To top off the day off, dinner will be in one of the best Latin American restaurants specialized in Nikkei food, that is, the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines. This tasting menu will reinvent your palates. Overnight at selected hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lima
Visit to the market / bio fair + fruit tasting Along with a local host, you’ll stroll through one of the best outdoor markets in Lima or a bio fair (depending on the day) where you will taste native inputs and street food of the area. “Flavors of Peru" lunch Alongside a local host, you’ll discover the different flavors of the coast, highlands, and jungle of Peru. In addition, you’ll learn how to prepare a delicious ceviche. All in one place! * This lunch can also be held at Central Restaurant (depending on availability and with additional charges) or in a huarique (a traditionally small, not-so-well-known, family-run restaurants where the menu is based on recipes passed down through the generations) for a very local experience.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley
Flight from Lima to Cusco Upon arrival at the city of Cusco, your private transportation will take you directly to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to avoid altitude sickness. Pachamanca at Piuray Lake The first day in the Sacred Valley will be spent enjoying nature at the stunning Piuray Lake. There you will have an experience that’ll allow you to taste the roots of the Andean culture: an ancient lunch prepared in an underground stone oven. While the land does its work and the food is cooking, you can enjoy outdoor activities, such as paddle boarding or kayaking, in the beautiful lake. Then, you’ll witness the unearthing of the food and enjoy a lunch surrounded by nature and beautiful views. This pachamanca is led by chefs from the community, who over time, have merged their culinary tradition with the knowledge of professional chefs. The perfect ingredients for an unbeatable experience. Overnight at selected hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu After a good breakfast, starts the long-awaited excursion to Machu Picchu. An hour and a half trip by train and then half an hour by bus will lead you to the citadel for a guided tour that, on average, lasts three hours. There you will savor amazing views and learn about Andean life, going back in time. In the afternoon, you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and then take the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, your private transportation will take you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Overnight at selected hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sacred Valley
Visit to Moray and the Maras Salt mines This morning, along with a local guide, you will visit the terraces of Moray: constructions designed to create different microclimates. This work of Inca architecture is considered a great experimentation center for agriculture. Then, you will visit the Salineras de Maras, where hundreds of pools filled with salty waters will eventually evaporate and leave the salt crystallized: a phenomenon that has occurred for more than 500 years. Picnic, bike tour and tasting at “Cervecería del Valle” After enjoying the delicious picnic in the town of Maras, you will start a very fun, smooth, and safe bicycle route, that will take you to the “Cervecería del Valle”. There you’ll tour the craft beer plant and can taste their different homemade creations crafted with local ingredients. Overnight at selected hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sacred Valley / Cusco
Textile visit to Chinchero On the way to the city of Cusco, you will visit the textile community of Chinchero to learn from Mrs. Evangelina about their dyeing and weaving techniques, transmitted from generation to generation. Andean cooking class In this participatory class you will learn to prepare nutritious and healthy dishes using the most representative ingredients of the region, as well as a delicious Pisco sour, under the guidance of a professional chef. Sacsayhuaman + city tour After lunch, you will be able to stop for a much-needed local coffee and recharge your batteries for the last visit of the trip: Sacsayhuaman. You will explore this beautiful Inca ceremonial fortress accompanied by a private guide, and you’ll visit the main spots of the city of Cusco such as the Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas and the Cristo Blanco. You will get to know the city of Cusco on foot, getting to know this wonderful city as if you were a local. Overnight at selected hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cusco / Lima
At the corresponding time, you’ll be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Lima.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Transport
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Cycling
Kayaking
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Yoga
Wellness retreat
Historic & cultural landmarks
Nature & Wildlife
Food & Culinary
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$3,825.00 USD