The Best of Our Gastronomy

LIMA, THE CAPITAL OF PERU

Your journey begins in Lima, a city where pre-Hispanic heritage and colonial grandeur converge. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a testament to centuries of history—and Lima is proudly recognized as the gastronomic capital of the Americas.

Upon arrival, a Peru VIP Travel guide will greet you at the airport and accompany you to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and personalized start to your journey.

Meals: Snacks
Accommodation: Hotel in Lima

COOKING CLASS WITH URBAN KITCHEN – DINNER AT MAIDO

Guided by a renowned local chef, discover from the ground up why Peru is one of the world’s top gastronomic destinations.

Visit an iconic market in Lima and witness the astonishing variety of ingredients offered by one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet.

Learn how to prepare the famous ceviche and lomo saltado—dishes that fuse pre-Columbian roots with Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese influences, capturing the unique essence of contemporary Peruvian cuisine.

To end the day, enjoy a world-class dining experience at Maido, ranked the best restaurant in the country.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Lima

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WITH CRISTINA HARA – DINNER AT CENTRAL

Join Cristina Hara, renowned documentary and food photographer, for a unique experience capturing the hidden side of Lima’s gastronomy. Visit traditional markets and immerse yourself in the aromas and exotic fruits that reflect Peru’s extraordinary biodiversity. Explore the fishing terminal and document a day in the life of an artisanal fisherman.

In the afternoon, meet Ignacio to uncover our roots through the flavors of Peru’s most iconic spirit: pisco, a grape-based distillate produced in these lands since the late 16th century. Visit three emblematic bars, each offering a unique way to enjoy pisco—whether neat, in a refreshing Pisco Sour, or in creative signature cocktails.

From traditional taverns to contemporary bars, enjoy this immersive tasting experience alongside your charismatic host as you savor the elegance of authentic Peruvian pisco.

End the day with a sublime dinner at Central, ranked among the world’s top five restaurants and led by acclaimed chef Virgilio Martínez.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Lima

FLIGHT TO CUSCO – DINNER AT CICCIOLINA

Your journey continues in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival at the airport, a Peru VIP Travel guide will greet you and accompany you to your hotel.

Cusco sits at 3,300 meters (10,800 feet) above sea level, so we recommend taking some time to rest and acclimate properly.

As evening falls, while heading to dinner, you may be surprised by spontaneous bursts of color and dance in the historic center. The Sagras—mischievous devils full of energy and charm—will light up the streets with magic and movement.

Enjoy dinner at Cicciolina, a celebrated restaurant awarded the Summum Prize ten years in a row as Cusco’s best.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or private house in Cusco

COOKING WORKSHOP – DISCOVER SAN BLAS – SUNSET COCKTAIL

Experience the living culture of Cusco through the aromas, local products, and vibrant characters that bring the city’s oldest market to life.

Accompanied by a local chef, you’ll select fresh ingredients to prepare and enjoy a delicious traditional dish in the kitchen of one of Cusco’s most renowned restaurants.

From the Plaza de Armas, you’ll stroll through the charming artisan neighborhood of San Blas, making your way to the Church of San Cristóbal. Along the way, take in the rich aroma of Peruvian coffee—considered among the best in the world—and taste delicate bites of the finest chocolate, grown right here in this land of cacao.

As the sun sets and paints the sky in golden and amber hues, you’ll savor traditional appetizers and regional cocktails inside a mystical 16th-century stone tower—an experience that blends history, flavor, and atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or private house in Cusco

MIL EXPERIENCE BY VIRGILIO MARTÍNEZ

Go behind the scenes at MIL, the groundbreaking restaurant of Virgilio Martínez, acclaimed multiple times as the best chef in the world.

Connect with an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory, the daily lives of local farmers, native Andean ingredients, and the healing properties of traditional plants used in this unique high-altitude ecosystem.

Witness how a day filled with exploration, culture, and nature is transformed into an 8-course tasting menu that awakens every sense.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel or private house in the Sacred Valley

THE WORLD OF POTATOES – PACHAMANCA LUNCH

Together with renowned agronomist Manuel Choque, a native of the Huatata community, discover the secrets of Andean tubers in the country with the greatest diversity of potatoes in the world.

Taste colorful native potatoes cooked in a Huatia, a traditional Andean technique that uses the heat of the earth to prepare food. Sample oca wines and black mashua wines—delicious creations crafted by your kind and knowledgeable host.

We invite you to a private villa in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to enjoy an authentic Pachamanca—a traditional dish that embodies the spirit of the Peruvian Andes. Cooked underground with hot stones, this millenary technique dates back to pre-Inca cultures of the 5th century.

Savor this meal accompanied by a private Creole music concert, featuring the soulful melodies of Peru’s most emblematic genre—a beautiful blend of Viennese waltz, Spanish jota, pre-Hispanic melodies, and Afro-Peruvian rhythms.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel or private house in the Sacred Valley

SACRED VALLEY BREWERY – LUNCH & PASO HORSE SHOW AT HACIENDA HUAYOCCARI

Discover the story of beer from its ancient origins to its most authentic expression in the Andes, guided by a passionate and charismatic local brewmaster. Together, visit a modern craft brewery, an ancestral chicha brewery, and a one-of-a-kind distillery where the world’s only whisky made from jora corn and barley is produced—all located in the heart of the Sacred Valley.

In the afternoon, accompanied by a member of the Lambarri Orihuela family, step into a century of living history as you explore Hacienda Huayoccari, a hidden gem of the valley.

With spectacular views of the Sacred Valley and surrounded by a remarkable private collection of Peruvian art—17th and 18th-century colonial paintings, folk art, and Baroque music—enjoy a traditional Andean lunch in a truly exceptional setting.

To end the day, relax in the hacienda’s gardens while taking in a private performance of marinera and Peruvian Paso horses, an elegant and powerful dance that captures the spirit of Peru’s rich cultural heritage.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel or private house in the Sacred Valley

ANDEAN COOKING WITH EL ALBERGUE

Delve into the rich culinary traditions of the Peruvian highlands and discover the flagship ingredients that define its vibrant gastronomic identity. Explore an organic garden, learn about local vegetables and herbs, and meet the cuy (guinea pig)—an emblematic animal and central figure in festive Andean cuisine.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating journey of Peruvian coffee, from bean to perfectly roasted brew. Then, visit a handcrafted distillery where you’ll prepare your own Andean Elixir, made from the finest sugarcane spirit in the country.

Alongside a talented local chef, take part in an authentic culinary experience: cook and savor traditional dishes prepared just as Andean communities have done for generations—no fusion, no reinterpretation, just the pure essence of our millennia-old cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel or private house in the Sacred Valley

NATIVE GASTRONOMY IN HUAYLLAFARA

Visit the agricultural interpretation center in the community of Huayllafara and learn how, through ancestral calendars and close observation of nature, local farmers have determined planting and harvest cycles for generations.

Share an authentic culinary experience with them—cooking outdoors over an open fire, just as their ancestors did. Prepare a traditional uchucuta, a spicy cream made from rocoto peppers and Andean herbs, and enjoy a delicious lawa, a Quechua soup made with corn ground in stone mortars.

A healthy lunch, free of artificial seasonings, where every ingredient comes directly from the earth to your plate.

In the afternoon, return to the city of Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel or private house in Cusco

CUSCO – RETURN HOME

On your final day in the city of Cusco, after enjoying breakfast, you’ll have some free time to shop for souvenirs and explore a bit more at your own pace. At the scheduled time, our team will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for a heartfelt farewell.

Private transfer to the Cusco airport.

Meals: Breakfast