Flavors of Peru

17 days

from 1501 to 2000 US$

Flavors of Peru

Set off to discover one of the world's best food destinations! From the coast to the Andes, this trip lets you taste the richness of Peruvian produce: a food tour of Lima, a cooking class in Arequipa, a stay in a lodge on the shores of Lake Titicaca and a chocolate-making workshop in Cusco.

You also discover the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Patabamba community, before heading to the coast for Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and Ica, the land of pisco. Ceviche, causa, pisco sour… every dish tells a story, and this trip lets you live it.

Like all our trips, this tour is fully customizable: we adapt it to your dates, your pace and your budget. Ask us for a free quote.

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Day by day

day 1: Arrival in Lima
Arrival of your international flight.

Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel.

Dinner on your own in Lima.

Night in Lima.

Steps: Lima and its region Lima
day 2: Visit of Gastronomic Lima
Departure from the hotel to the Surquillo market for a presentation of the different local products.

You will continue your culinary discovery at the Peruvian Gastronomy Museum and then learn the secrets of preparing the famous Peruvian cocktail, the Pisco Sour, in the very place where it was born.

You will end your visit with the fish market of Chorrillos where you will attend the preparation of the most famous Peruvian dish, the ceviche.

Lunch at leisure in Lima.

First, you will head towards Plaza San Martin, which belongs to the historic centre of Lima and is classified as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Then, you will walk along the pleasant pedestrian street of Jirón de la Unión.

Then we will head towards the church of La Merced, a remarkable religious monument built in 1535. Its facade as well as its interior are full of interests that we will have to observe.

After visiting the church we will reach the pleasant Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city and where several historical monuments are located: among the most important, the Cathedral, the seat of government, as well as the Town Hall.

After immersing ourselves in the heart of Lima's history, you will discover the catacombs of the San Francisco convent.

Dinner at leisure in Lima

Overnight in Lima.
day 3: Lima and flight to Arequipa
According to your flight schedule, transfer to Lima International Airport.

Flight to Arequipa (1h 25 flight approximately).

Welcome and Transfert to your hotel.

Overnight in Arequipa.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon Arequipa
day 4: Cooking class
Peruvian cuisine cooking class : 2 to 2h30

An unforgettable experience with a real course in traditional Peruvian cuisine. You will discover the gastronomy of this country which mixes the products of the Andes, the Pacific coast and the Amazon. A true symphony of colours and spices.

At the end of the class, you will enjoy the prepared dishes.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon Arequipa
day 5: Arequipa / Puno
Departure by line bus to Puno (about 6 hours drive).

The gradual ascent to the Altiplano leads to splendid landscapes of altitude, populated by numerous herds of llamas and alpacas. On the way you may have the opportunity to admire several high altitude lakes that are home to many species of ducks and flamingos.

Arrival in Puno, where the famous Lake Titicaca is located, the highest navigable lake in the world.

Transfer to your hotel.

Dinner at leisure in Puno

Overnight in Puno.
day 6: Puno / Titicaca Lodge Perú
Transfer to the Puno harbor.

Departure from the port of Puno to the Lodge.

The Lodge offers several activities such as:

-Ride in a traditional boat made of totora reeds.
-Ride in a canadien canoe in Lake Titicaca.
-Visit to the floating islands of Uros.
-Paddel.
-Fising.

Lunch and Dinner included.
Meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients and organic products served in the Lodge's dining room.

Overnight in Titicaca Lodge Perú.
day 7: Titicaca Lodge Perú / Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.

Free morning to enjoy the activities proposed by the Lodge.

Return by boat to the port of Puno.

End of the excursion.

Dinner at leisure in Puno.

Overnight in Puno.
day 8: Crossing of the Altiplano with the Titicaca train
Transfer to Puno train station

07:30 am: Beginning of this trip by train from Puno.

This sensational train trip begins in the beautiful city of Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca before reaching the historic city of Cusco.

The first part of the journey overlooks the phenomenal Andean mountains, which overlook the deep valleys of the winding Vilcanota River.

Crossing the undulating plains of the Andes, where you can see vicuñas and alpacas.

A gourmet meal is included on board.

Transfer to your hotel.

Dinner on your own.

Night in Cusco.
day 9: Visit of Cusco and chocolate making workshop
Today you will visit the Gold's temple or Qoricancha in quechua and you will discover the foundations of the monastery of Santo Domingo as well as the colonial church.

You will also visit the impressive colonial cathedral, whose construction began in 1559 and lasted almost a hundred years. Juxtaposed with the churches of El Triunfo and Jesús Maria, it forms an architectural ensemble steeped in history.

You will also have the opportunity to discover the city's main market, San Pedro, which is still in full swing. This is the most important market in the city, and you can find fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers... the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere!

Lunch at leisure in Cusco.

From cocoa beans to chocolate bars!

An activity for children and adults. You will start by roasting the cocoa bean, then grind it and heat it successively to arrive at the chocolate paste. At the end of the workshop, you will take all the chocolates made if we have not eaten them before!

The chocolate making process takes about 2 hours.

Dinner at leisure in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.
day 10: Visit of the Sacred Valley
Departure to your hotel at 8:00 a.m.

Visit to the Moray site, composed of concentric circular terraces. They would probably have served as an agricultural laboratory.

You will also visit the salt mines of Maras. The salt mines are composed of more than three hundred terraces on the mountainside.

Lunch on your own in Urubamba.

Visit of the fortress of Ollantaytambo. The strategic geographical location of this last Inca stronghold allowed them to resist the Spaniards.

Trip by train to Aguas Calientes.

Dinner on your own.

Night at your hotel in Aguas-Calientes.
day 11: Transfer to Santa Teresa and overnight in a lodge
Departure by private vehicle (6 hours trip approximately) to Santa Teresa.

Discovery of the "chakra" in Huayopata. During a walk through the local cultures of the high jungle, you will observe coffee plantations, but also cacao, orange, avocados and other tropical fruits plantations.

At the end of the visit, you can enjoy a good local coffee.

Lunch and Dinner at leisure in Santa Teresa.

Overnight in Santa Teresa.
day 12: Machu Picchu
In the morning, transfer from Santa Teresa to the old Machu Picchu power station where the road ends. At this point, the path follows the railway line in the middle of a lush vegetation characteristic of the jungle.

It will take about 3 hours to connect Hydroelectrica to Aguas Calientes, the village where travellers from all over the world converge on Machu Picchu.

You will take the bus to go towards the Inca site.

The guided tour of the site lasts about two hours.

The dream of every traveller, legend having not yet delivered all its mysteries, the citadel of Machu Picchu continues to bewitch and seduce visitors in search of magic.

Train departure to Ollantaytambo.

Transfer from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel.

Meals at leisure.

Overnight in the sacred valley.
day 13: Sharing day in the Andean community of Patabamba
Departure from your hotel at 08h00.

Sharing day to discover the weaving techniques and the life on the fields.

You will go to the surroundings of the village to look for plants and minerals used for natural dyes. Then, some workshops will be set up with the stages of the weaving process: the treatment and spinning of llama and Alpaca wool, colouring with natural elements, and of course weaving. You will be able to participate in these workshops.

TYPICAL PACHAMANCA LUNCH: an artisan oven made of large stones heated with wood is built, then gradually disassembled to cook the different meats and vegetables.

Today, you will have the opportunity (for those who wish) to taste one of the country's specialities, the roasted Cuy or guinea pig.

Dinner at leisure in the Sacred Valley

Overnight in sacred valley.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Patabamba The Sacred Valley of the Incas
day 14: Cusco / Lima / Paracas
You will fly to Lima over the majestic Andes Cordillera and its countless snow-covered peaks.

Transfer by private vehicle to the bus terminal.

Departure by line bus to Paracas. During the trip, you will discover the arid landscapes of the Pacific coast.

Transfer from the bus terminal to your hotel.

Lunch at leisure in Paracas.

Free afternoon to enjoy the coolness of the coastline.

Dinner at leisure in Paracas.

Overnight in Paracas.

Steps: South Coast Paracas Paracas National Reserve
day 15: Flavors of Peru
Departure from your hotel towards the port.

You will discover by boat the Ballestas Islands, located in the heart of a bay. Thanks to the Humboldt marine current, which favours the proliferation of plankton, this small archipelago is home to a unique biodiversity.
Thus, during this walk, you will be able to contemplate the local fauna located in a preserved setting such as colonies of sea lions, penguins as well as many species of seabirds.

Lunch at leisure in Paracas.

Between 11am and 11:30am: Departure by private vehicle towards the city of Ica. Only an hour's drive from Paracas, you will discover the city of Ica, the wine-growing capital of the region and the cradle of Peruvian liberation. While in Ica, don't forget to visit the pre-Inca art museum and taste the pisco, a national alcohol produced in the region.

Free afternoon in Ica.

Dinner at leisure in Ica

Overnight in Ica at the Viñas Queirolo hotel.
day 16: Ica / Lima
Free morning in Ica.

Enjoy this time to do one of the activities proposed by the hotel:
- Bicycle rides
- Visit to the vineyards
- Visit to the viewpoint
- Wine and Pisco Tasting
- Running and trekking routes
In addition, the hotel proposes special visits to its vineyards, in this way you will relive the history of one of the oldest wine and pisco cellars in Peru. Through a walk in the middle of its vineyards, you will get to know different types of soils, vines and technology used in the cultivation. In addition, you will learn about the traditional process of elaboration of Pisco.

Departure by private vehicle to get to Lima city.

Dinner at leisure in Lima

Overnight in Lima.
day 17: Lima
Transfer to Lima International Airport.

End of your trip.

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