Welcome to Lima! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Stimulate your taste buds with a gastronomic tour exploring Lima´s food, flavors, and colors. You begin in Surquillo market and have the opportunity to learn about Peru’s diversity. You then head into the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, which features the ‘Bridge of Sighs' as well as the legendary ‘La Ermita’ chapel. You will make a quick stop at Felicia & Domingo, a charming café and artisanal coffee shop supporting the fair trade, where you can enjoy and buy exceptional organic coffees sourced from Peruvian farmers. Next, you will visit the new concept food court in Miraflores, called ‘Mercado 28’, where you can sample the delectable traditional Peruvian seafood dish, ceviche, before enjoying an artisanal ice cream made from the local fruits at ‘Blu’. You will then end your tour at ‘Huaca Pucllana’ – an archaeological site dating back to the 5th century, which is a great adobe and clay pyramid located in the heart of the modern Miraflores district.

Lunch at Huaca Pucllana. This restaurant is set in the archaeological complex Huaca Pucllana. The main dining room, featuring a mix of rustic colonial and minimalist décor, is a cozy place to dine. Still, the best spot for superb views of the pyramid is surely the covered terrace.

Afternoon at leisure.

At the agreed-upon time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival in Cusco you will be transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. En route you make a stop in Pisaq. Originally a place where people from remote communities used to barter their products, Pisaq has evolved into one of South America’s most famous souvenir markets. Be sure to sample some empanadas baked in traditional clay ovens.

This morning you will be picked up and transferred to Ollanta. The train ride takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to Machu Picchu.

Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes you will enjoy a lunch at Café Inkaterra, one of the restaurants of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo and the one for visitors not staying at the hotel. The restaurant, located next to the Machu Picchu train station, blends Andean food with contemporary cuisine. Cafe Inkaterra is situated under a traditional Amazonian palm-thatched roof and is decorated with local crafts. The decoration transmits the fusion of the two elements given in this place: Andean, Inca architecture legacy in the cloud forest.

After lunch, you will be greeted by your guide who will assist you onto the shuttle bus to the entrance of the citadel. During your guided tour you will experience the uniqueness of the location and the genius that went into its construction. The duration of your magical trip to one of the seven new wonders of the world will be 2.5 hours, after which you will make your way back out of the citadel with your guide. Return by train to Ollanta where you will be picked up and brought back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Discover the Andes from a unique perspective, on a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP). Explore the crystal-clear waters of the picturesque Huaypo lake, away from the frequently traveled routes. Paddle around the lake and take in the beautiful scenery at your leisure, before sitting down on the banks to enjoy a well-deserved snack made with local produce and served under the shadow of a picnic tent.

IMPORTANT
Difficulty: easy
Duration: 4 hours (09:00 – 13:00 hrs)
Your experience includes: SUP boards, safety gear, soft drinks and snacks
Recommended: from March through November

This day trip has been designed for those who lack the time to do the full 4-day Ausangate trek to the stunning and colorful Vinicunca, also known as ‘Rainbow Mountain. Your adventure starts with a very early morning pickup from your hotel (around 5 am) where after a 2.5-hours drive, you will arrive in Pampachiri (4,350 m/14,272 ft), the starting point of your trek. Be welcomed by the friendly locals and share some fruit we brought along with the community. After learning a bit about their traditional way of life, you will slowly climb up through the valley where you will get to see traditional shepherd’s houses, grazing alpacas, lamas, and even the rare vicuna. Keep an eye on the surrounding landscape as you watch the colors change from green to red. After a hike of approx. 2 hours, the sandy terrain will give way to some mountain peaks, and all your efforts will be rewarded by the magnificent views of the Ausangate snowcapped peak on clear days (Cusco’s highest mountain 6,385 m/20,945 ft) and the Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m/16,466 ft) with its colorful sediments in turquoise, orange, brown and red. After taking in the vibrant colors, you will continue to the impressive Red Valley (approx. half an hour). The iron-rich soil gives the Red Valley an incredible red color that covers almost the whole area. Take some Instagram-worthy photos of the awesome scenery before starting the descent along the same path (approx. 1.5 hours) to where your driver will be waiting to take you to a nearby village to enjoy lunch at a restaurant. After enjoying the stunning area, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco (approx. arrival time is at 17:00 hrs.).
Total distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Estimated walking time: 3,5 Hours
Max. altitude: 5,020 m / 16,466 ft.

IMPORTANT
Due to the height that this trek takes place at, acclimatizing in Cusco beforehand is required.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima

Upon arrival in Lima you will enjoy a delicious lunch at Hotel B – Arts, the first arts-boutique hotel in Lima and member of the Relais & Chateaux Collection located in Lima’s artsy neighborhood, Barranco.

After lunch, for something a little bit different, why not try a cocktail making class. Your masterclass will have a dedicated mixologist who will talk you through each cocktail step-by-step in the bar of ‘Hotel B’ - the first arts-boutique hotel in Lima and member of the Relais & Chateaux Collection. Your class includes three delicious cocktails all paired with a tasty selection of canapés.

IMPORTANT
The class requires a min. of 2 and is limited to 11 participants
Classes are scheduled at 11:00 and 18:00 hrs
Duration: 1.5 hours

Afterwards you will be transferred to the airport in Lima for your international flight.