Lima / Paracas / Arequipa / Cusco / Sacred Valley (Urubamba - Ollantaytambo - Moray - Pachar) / Machu Picchu / Lima
Upon arrival in Lima, your private driver will welcome you and escort you comfortably to your hotel in the elegant coastal district of Miraflores. After settling in, enjoy the evening at leisure. Relax at your hotel, admire the Pacific Ocean from the cliffs, or explore the neighborhood as the flavors and energy of Peru’s capital offer a gentle introduction to the journey ahead.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Lima Airport → Lima Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Free night (arrival)
Discover Lima through a sensory journey into its flavors and traditions. Begin with a traditional breakfast in Barranco before exploring a vibrant market filled with exotic fruits and native ingredients. Continue with a private culinary experience, preparing ceviche and the perfect Pisco Sour, followed by a gourmet lunch overlooking the ancient Huaca Pucllana. Conclude in Barranco with an intimate Peruvian cacao tasting and create your own bonbons during a private chocolate workshop.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Hotel → Barranco → Market → San Isidro → Huaca Pucllana → Cacao Experience → Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Traditional breakfast in Barranco
Fruit tasting in market
Gourmet lunch in Huaca Pucllana
Technical tasting and historical cacao beverages
Your private driver will take you on a culinary journey through Lima, beginning with a classic criollo breakfast featuring the iconic pan con chicharrón. Continue to Barranco for a curated tasting of exceptional Peruvian coffees before heading to Miraflores for a private cooking experience inspired by Peru’s multicultural heritage, complemented by natural Peruvian wines. In the evening, discover Kjolle, where acclaimed chef Pía León transforms Peru’s extraordinary biodiversity into a nine course tasting experience. A journey through tradition, creativity, and origin that reveals Peru through its flavors.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Hotel → Sandwich Shop → Coffee Lecture → Culinary Workshop → Kjolle Restaurant → Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Traditional sandwich shop breakfast (pan con chicharrón)
Coffee tasting
Lunch in culinary workshop (with Bodega Murga pairing)
Tasting Menu at Kjolle
Your private journey takes you south along Peru’s dramatic Pacific coastline to the serene bay of Paracas. At an exclusive coastal resort, discover the heritage of Peruvian pisco through a private distillery experience and a curated tasting of award-winning expressions. A regional lunch follows, accompanied by the elegance of the Peruvian Paso Horse, one of Peru’s most treasured living traditions. Later, step into the role of master distiller and create your own acholado pisco, blending selected varieties to match your palate. Your creation will be bottled and personally signed a unique expression of your encounter with Peru’s iconic spirit. The evening is yours to unwind by the ocean and embrace the tranquility of Paracas.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Lima Hotel → Resort & Distillery in Paracas
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
Regional lunch with Paso Horse exhibition
Tasting and creation of Signature Pisco
After enjoying a serene morning on the coast, you will begin your journey back to Lima, traveling in comfort as the landscape gradually transforms along the Pacific coast before arriving at Jorge Chávez International Airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon landing in the “White City,” you will be transferred directly to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, acclimatize, and experience Arequipa at your own pace perhaps taking a leisurely walk or simply admiring the distinctive sillar architecture that gives the city its timeless character.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Paracas Resort → Lima Airport → Arequipa Airport → Arequipa Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
Discover the soul of Arequipa through its volcanic landscapes, colonial heritage, and distinctive culinary traditions. From the panoramic views of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara, continue into the historic center and the colorful Santa Catalina Monastery, where centuries of history come to life. The journey then turns to flavor. Explore a local market alongside a chef before preparing regional specialties and the iconic Pisco Sour in a hands-on culinary experience. In the evening, step into the living tradition of an authentic picantería, where recipes passed down through generations reveal Arequipa through classics such as rocoto relleno, chupe de camarones, and ocopa arequipeña a celebration of culture, memory, and flavor.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Hotel → Viewpoints and Historic Center → Culinary Workshop → Picantería → Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
Queso helado tasting
Lunch in cooking class (includes Pisco Sour)
Dinner in traditional picantería
The morning begins with a quiet breakfast before your departure to the airport. This flight marks a profound transition as you leave the “White City” behind and ascend into the heart of the Andes. Upon landing in Cusco, you will travel directly to the Sacred Valley, surrounded by imposing mountains, sweeping landscapes, and endless Andean skies. Arriving at your retreat in Urubamba, you will enjoy a serene lunch followed by an unhurried check-in. The rest of the afternoon is yours to embrace the tranquility of the hotel and its natural surroundings your first conscious connection with the energy of the Andes, preparing you for the experiences yet to come.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Arequipa Hotel → Arequipa Airport → Cusco Airport → Sacred Valley Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
Sacred Valley lunch
Journey aboard a luxury train through the dramatic Andes as the landscape transforms into lush cloud forest, leading you toward the legendary Machu Picchu. With your private expert guide, explore the ancient citadel and uncover the stories, architecture, and mysteries of one of the world’s most extraordinary places, followed by a premium lunch. Return to the Sacred Valley surrounded by the beauty of the Urubamba River, carrying with you an unforgettable connection to the history and spirit of the Andes.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Sacred Valley Hotel → Train Station → Machu Picchu → Return to hotel
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
Premium lunch in Machu Picchu
Journey aboard a luxury train through the dramatic Andes as the landscape transforms into lush cloud forest, leading you toward the legendary Machu Picchu. With your private expert guide, explore the ancient citadel and uncover the stories, architecture, and mysteries of one of the world’s most extraordinary places, followed by a premium lunch. Return to the Sacred Valley surrounded by the beauty of the Urubamba River, carrying with you an unforgettable connection to the history and spirit of the Andes.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Sacred Valley Hotel → Pachar → Sacred Valley Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
Gourmet lunch at Skylodge
Pizza Night dinner
Your private guide will take you deep into the Andes to the community of Cuper, where ancestral traditions remain part of everyday life. Walk alongside alpacas through the Andean landscape, take part in a sacred offering to Pachamama, and discover traditional weaving and natural dyes. The experience culminates with the preparation and sharing of a traditional Pachamanca. More than a community visit, this is an intimate encounter with the living culture, spirituality, and traditions of the Andes.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Sacred Valley Hotel → Cuper Community → Sacred Valley Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
Traditional Pachamanca lunch
Journey by private vehicle to MIL Centro, Virgilio Martínez’s renowned research center and restaurant overlooking the ancient terraces of Moray. Discover native and medicinal Andean plants, explore local cultivation fields, and learn about the Warmi Project while connecting with the region’s extraordinary biodiversity. Conclude with an exclusive eight-course tasting menu inspired by the ecosystems of the Andes before returning to your hotel for an afternoon of rest.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Sacred Valley Hotel → MIL Centro → Sacred Valley Hotel
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
8-step Tasting Menu at MIL Centro
The morning of the last day invites a final moment of serenity in the peace of the Sacred Valley. After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, surrounded by the energy of the mountains, we will begin our private transfer toward Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco. This final tour is an opportunity to contemplate the Andean landscape one last time before boarding the flight taking you back to Lima, bringing our odyssey to a close: a trip designed to connect with the history, flavor, and deep spirit of Peru.
Transportation (Logistical Transfers)
Sacred Valley Hotel → Cusco Airport → Lima Airport
Meals During the Experience
Hotel breakfast
A luxury journey conceived as a sensory, immersive exploration through the landscapes, cutting-edge cuisine, and living traditions of Peru. The route seamlessly connects three distinct regions: the urban and coastal sophistication of Lima, the oceanfront serenity and traditions of pisco and horsemanship of Paracas, the volcanic majesty of Arequipa, and the mystical depth of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Each stage is conceived as a continuous narrative sequence where fine dining serves as the narrative thread, integrating award-winning haute cuisine (Kjolle, MIL Centro), signature pisco and chocolate workshops, ancestral rituals with Inca lineages, and vertical adventure in the Andes with exceptional private service.
Physical level: Moderate. The itinerary includes urban tours and a series of curated culinary experiences, private archaeological exploration in Machu Picchu, contemplative walks alongside alpacas in Andean communities, high-altitude botanical immersions, and an optional vertical adventure activity (via ferrata or zip lines) 1,312 feet (400 meters) above the valley floor. The journey is best suited to travelers open to cultural immersion and progressive adaptation to altitude in southern Peru.
Maximum altitude: Approximately 11,647 ft (3,550 m) above sea level (in the Moray / MIL Centro area and Sacred Valley communities) and 11,155 ft (3,400 m) above sea level (Cusco), with a logistical sequence designed to descend and begin the Andean stay at the gentler altitude of the Sacred Valley (9,416 ft (2,870 m) above sea level) for comfortable acclimatization.
General description: The odyssey begins in Lima with world-class gastronomy before continuing to Paracas for pisco traditions and coastal elegance. In Arequipa, volcanic landscapes, sillar architecture, and ancestral cuisine lead into the Andes. The journey culminates in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu through extraordinary culinary experiences, Andean spirituality, and meaningful encounters that reveal the history, flavors, and soul of Peru.
Duración 12 days / 11 nights
Destino Lima – Paracas – Arequipa – Cusco – Sacred Valley (Urubamba / Ollantaytambo / Moray / Pachar) – Machu Picchu – Lima
INCLUDED
Pre-trip Briefing The evening before key days of the itinerary, the assigned guide will provide a detailed explanation of the route, times, conditions, and general recommendations of each experience, ensuring proper preparation for each stage of the trip within The Odyssey of Peruvian Flavors.
Professional Guides Accompaniment by specialized bilingual guides throughout the itinerary, with experience in Andean culture, history, archaeology, and Peruvian cuisine.
Private Transportation Private transportation in all itinerary transfers, ensuring seamless logistics, comfort, and safety.
Trip Operations Comprehensive coordination throughout the trip. Logistical management between coast and Andes, ensuring operational continuity in each transition. Supervision of times, transfers, culinary and cultural experiences, ensuring a seamless flow, consistent quality, and narrative coherence throughout the journey.
Additional Inclusions
Admission to Huaca Pucllana
Cooking and pairing class with Bodega Murga
Tasting Menu dinner at Kjolle
Visit to Pisco distillery and signature pisco creation workshop
Peruvian Paso Horse exhibition
Admission to Santa Catalina Monastery and cooking class in Arequipa
Dinner in traditional Arequipa picantería
Admission to Machu Picchu and bus tickets
Premium train (hotel private station – Aguas Calientes, round trip)
Skylodge Experience (Via ferrata/Zip Line + Lunch)
Cultural experience in community (Q’ero Ceremony + Pachamanca)
Botanical immersion and Tasting Menu at MIL Centro
Domestic flights (Lima – Arequipa – Cusco – Lima)
NOT INCLUDED
Tips
Personal travel insurance
Additional unspecified beverages
Food not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses
RECOMMENDATIONS
Progressive adaptation between coast and altitude
Layered clothing for weather changes
Comfortable footwear for cultural and archaeological walks
Constant hydration at altitude
Respect for local communities and natural environments
WHAT TO BRING
Main Luggage
Light clothing for the coast, warm and layered clothing for the Andes, thermal jacket
Personal Accessories
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent, lip balm
For Excursions
Small backpack, reusable bottle
Documentation
Physical passport or ID
Money
Cash for personal expenses
Technology
Camera or mobile phone, power bank
Health
Personal medication (optional: altitude sickness pills)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does the itinerary include all admissions? Yes, it includes main admissions to cultural, archaeological, and natural sites and key experiences.
Is the trip physically demanding? It is moderately active, with light walks and progressive adaptation to altitude.
Is prior acclimatization required? No, the itinerary is designed with a natural progression between regions.
Is there mobile phone signal? In Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco there is coverage; in rural areas of the Sacred Valley it is limited.
Can it be done year-round? Yes, with seasonal weather variations depending on the season.
While you can explore sample itineraries on our website for inspiration, we go beyond standard travel. We create exceptional private journeys across Peru, carefully tailored to your interests, pace, and aspirations.
