Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu / Ñujchu / Písac / Ausangate / Cusco
Exploring Peru's Mountains and Living Cultures is a 9-day journey that stands out for its exceptional variety — blending urban gastronomy, sacred archaeology, authentic community life, and high-altitude adventure into a single cohesive experience. The trip dedicates a generous two days to Lima, exploring its bohemian districts, world-class museums, and renowned cuisine — including a hands-on ceviche and Pisco Sour masterclass. It then flies to Cusco and descends into the Sacred Valley, where a unique Coffee Roaster Experience and a private tour of Ollantaytambo await. The journey continues to Machu Picchu, followed by a deep cultural immersion in the community of Umasbamba, a circuit through Sacsayhuamán and Písac, and a grand finale trekking among the seven turquoise lagoons of the majestic Ausangate mountain. This is a well-rounded luxury product — combining fine dining, private guiding, and premium comfort with genuine Andean community experiences and one seriously spectacular high-mountain day. Ideal for the traveler who wants cultural richness, culinary depth, and a true taste of adventure, all in one compact itinerary.
What you will do: Disconnect your mind from the haste of the outside world from the very first moment. Upon your arrival in the Peruvian capital, an exclusive assistant will meet you in the arrivals area to escort you in total privacy to your premium transfer vehicle. During the drive to the hotel, your host will share the first inspiring stories that will awaken your curiosity for the days ahead. The afternoon remains entirely free to embrace the calm of your room, rest, and tune into the ocean breeze of your hotel sanctuary.
Where you will sleep: Lima (Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco).
What is included: Private Airport → Hotel transfer, dedicated arrival assistance, and briefing session with your host. Meals: No meals included.
What you will do: Awaken your aesthetic admiration with a visit to the Amano Museum, contemplating alongside a private guide the fine threads, textures, and secrets of the best-preserved pre-Columbian textiles in the country. At noon, enjoy a nostalgic journey through traditional Creole flavors with lunch at the historic and emblematic Taberna Queirolo in Pueblo Libre. In the afternoon, discover the mysticism of ancient Peru by touring the viceregal halls of the Larco Museum, concluding with a stroll through its blooming colonial gardens that invite contemplation and peace of mind.
Where you will sleep: Lima.
What is included: Exclusive private transportation for the circuit, official admission tickets, and specialized private guiding at both museums. Meals: Breakfast at the hotel and traditional lunch at Taberna Queirolo.
What you will do: Experience a bohemian morning with a walking tour of the artistic district of Barranco, crossing the romantic Bridge of Sighs guided by the aroma of local specialty coffee. Awaken your senses in a traditional market, savoring refreshing artisanal smoothies and tasting exotic fruits from our biodiversity. At noon, become a culinary creator during an exclusive and interactive private Ceviche and Pisco Sour masterclass, crowning the afternoon with a spectacular contemporary lunch facing the ancient pyramid of Huaca Pucllana.
Where you will sleep: Lima.
What is included: Exclusive private transportation, signature guiding, tasting of exotic fruits and smoothies, private interactive gastronomic workshop, and entrance fees. Meals: Traditional breakfast, market tastings, interactive gourmet lunch, and high-end culinary dinner experience facing Huaca Pucllana.
What you will do: Leave the coast behind to fly into the Andean skies of Cusco. Your private transport will immediately convey you toward the warmer, peaceful, and relaxing microclimate of the Sacred Valley of the Incas via the beautiful scenic route of Chinchero. In the afternoon, live a highly exclusive moment within your hotel: “The Coffee Roaster Experience,” an interactive workshop where you will roast, cup, and customize a 250-gram bag of specialty coffee with your own hands. Conclude the day exploring the imposing stone fortresses and temples of the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo in private.
Where you will sleep: Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley).
What is included: Dedicated private transfers along the Chinchero route, domestic flight ticket Lima – Cusco, private “The Coffee Roaster Experience” workshop with all materials included, official admission tickets, and private bilingual guide at the Ollantaytambo archaeological site. Meals: Breakfast only at the Lima hotel (Lunch is open and on the passenger’s account).
What you will do: Feel your pulse quicken with anticipation as you board the premium train that winds alongside the Urubamba River toward the lush landscapes of the cloud forest high jungle. An exclusive bus will elevate you above the canyon to open the gates to the majestic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Delight in contemplating the perfect harmony of Inca architecture with the clouds during an unhurried, two-and-a-half-hour private guided tour. After reconnecting with your inner peace in the citadel, enjoy an exclusive buffet lunch at the Tinkuy Restaurant before descending to rest peacefully in Ollantaytambo.
Where you will sleep: Ollantaytambo.
What is included: Round-trip premium category train tickets, Consettur ascent and descent bus tickets, official entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu citadel, private signature bilingual guiding, and buffet lunch at the site. Meals: Breakfast at the hotel and buffet lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant (Machu Picchu).
What you will do: Immerse yourself in the heart of living Andean culture with a visit to the community of Umasbamba (Ñujchu sector). You will be welcomed by cheerful local melodies and a comforting, hot Andean tea. Walk alongside friendly llamas and alpacas bordering beautiful rural landscapes. Discover firsthand the secrets of traditional chicha de jora (corn beer) and the botanical looms of the community families, culminating this authentic cultural immersion with the live unearthing of a ritual Pachamanca lunch—a sacred feast cooked under the earth with hot volcanic stones. In the afternoon, your transport will convey you to the city of Cusco for some free time.
Where you will sleep: Cusco.
What is included: Premium private transport Ollantaytambo – Umasbamba – Cusco, exclusive guiding and community activities, workshop demonstrations, and experiential ritual. Meals: Breakfast at the hotel and traditional ritual Pachamanca lunch in the community.
⚠️Important Note on Altitude: The charming community of Umasbamba and the Chinchero area are located on the high slopes of the valley, reaching 3,700 meters in altitude. Upon arrival, the families will greet you with steaming hot Andean muña (mint) tea, ideal for acclimating the body naturally. All activities of the day—such as walking with the camelids or participating in the spinning workshops—are done at a very leisurely and friendly pace, respecting your timing so you can enjoy everything in absolute comfort.
What you will do: Your mind will register the grandeur and power of the Inca Empire as you contemplate the megalithic walls of Sacsayhuamán during an exclusive guided tour. Descend toward the Sacred Valley to pet Andean camelids at Awana Kancha and learn the value of fine threads and traditional textiles. Afterward, visually conquer the stunning residential terraces of Písac suspended on the mountain, before returning to Cusco to delight your senses with an exclusive premium lunch featuring fine cuts of meat and a select wine pairing in the historic center.
Where you will sleep: Cusco.
What is included: Premium private transport for the entire circuit, Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTG), specific admission tickets, and private signature bilingual guide. Meals: Breakfast at the hotel and Premium Meat Cuts Menu lunch (includes a selected glass of wine and complimentary Andean infusions).
⚠️ Important Note on Altitude: This day combines archaeological explorations in Sacsayhuamán and the viewpoints of Písac, located above 3,200 meters in altitude. The walks are planned to last approximately one hour per site, allowing you to stroll in a highly relaxed manner without sudden physical exertion. At the end of the journey, the premium lunch includes a traditional coca tea, ideal for relaxing the body.
What you will do: Challenge your own limits on an epic, cinematic, and transformative high-mountain expedition. Setting off from the town of Pacchanta, you will walk at a measured pace at the foot of the majestic snow-capped Ausangate mountain. Your eyes will record the dazzling purity of seven consecutive lagoons boasting turquoise and tourmaline-green shades, reaching sacred corners of the Andean mountain range such as the China Otorongo lagoon. At the conclusion of this trek, purify your body by soaking in the relaxing, medicinal thermal hot springs of Pacchanta before embarking on the return journey to Cusco.
Where you will sleep: Cusco.
What is included: Exclusive private transport Cusco – Pacchanta round-trip, official admission tickets to the Ausangate community, professional trekking poles, and a certified guide specialized in high-altitude mountaineering. Meals: Andean mountain breakfast and local lunch in Pacchanta.
⚠️ Important Note on Altitude: This is the highest-altitude day of the route, reaching a maximum point of approximately 4,630 meters in altitude at the highest lagoons. It is an awe-inspiring Andean natural sanctuary. For your absolute peace of mind, the walking pace will be dictated exclusively by your comfort level; professional poles will be provided for your stability, and it is highly recommended to take constant small sips of water and energy snacks along the trail.
What you will do: Enjoy a peaceful awakening savoring your last breakfast in Cusco. Your private transport will transfer you with absolute punctuality and comfort to the airport to board your return flight connecting in Lima, concluding a sensory journey that will have profoundly transformed your memories.
Where you will sleep: (End of the trip / Overnight stay not included).
What is included: Private transfer Cusco Hotel → Airport and domestic flight ticket Cusco – Lima. Meals: Breakfast only at the hotel.
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