- 14 Days
- Lima | Puerto Maldonado | Chinchero | Aguas Calientes | Cusco | Puno | Colca Canyon | Arequipa
“Experience the beauty and traditions of Peru on a journey that brings its landscapes and people vividly to life“
Tour Highlights
Arequipeño Cooking Class
Machu Picchu
Local Peruvian Villages
Lake Titicaca Islands Tour
Historical Walking City Tours
Incan Fortresses
about this tour
about this tour
Experience the natural beauty, living traditions, and layered past of Peru on a thoughtfully designed journey that combines well known landmarks with meaningful local encounters. From the coastal capital of Lima to the high Andes, the calm waters of Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon rainforest, this private tour reveals the country’s varied landscapes and regional cultures at a balanced pace. Each destination offers a different perspective on daily life in Peru, shaped by geography, heritage, and long standing traditions. You will travel through former Inca territories, spend time in historic cities, and visit rural communities where skills, customs, and ways of life continue to be shared across generations. Time is set aside to explore local markets filled with fresh ingredients, textiles, and crafts, as well as to take part in practical experiences such as preparing regional dishes alongside Peruvian hosts who share insight into their culture and cuisine. Throughout the journey, knowledgeable local guides provide context to the places you visit, explaining historical influences, natural environments, and cultural practices in a clear and engaging way. Highlights include Machu Picchu, valleys, and remote villages, along with quieter moments in lakeside and rainforest communities. Carefully selected accommodation, scenic routes, and well paced activities ensure a comfortable and rewarding journey that offers a genuine connection to Peru’s people, landscapes, and traditions.
You’ll visit a local family home to cook a traditional Arequipeño meal. A knowledgeable local cook will guide you step by step, while your guide translates if needed, so you can follow every instruction and ask any questions along the way. Once the cooking is done, you’ll sit down to enjoy the dishes you prepared and experience the authentic flavours of the region. With the skills and techniques you learn, you can recreate the meal later and share an authentic taste of Arequipa with friends and family.
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1. What is the Arequipeño cooking class in Arequipa like?
In Arequipa you cook side by side with local hosts, using fresh, regional ingredients to make classic dishes. You chop, stir, and season everything yourself rather than just watching. As you cook, your hosts share family stories and cooking tips, so you come away with both recipes and a clearer sense of how food fits into daily life in the city.
2. What are the activities on the Lake Titicaca Islands tour?
You travel by boat across Lake Titicaca to visit island communities that live closely with the lake. On shore you walk through small settlements, see how people farm, fish, and weave, and learn about customs passed down over many generations. The calm boat rides and time on the islands give you a clear picture of life on the world’s highest navigable lake.
3. What are the activities in local Peruvian villages?
In highland and Sacred Valley villages you stroll through markets filled with textiles, produce, and handmade goods. You meet artisans at their looms, talk with farmers about their crops, and see how traditional clothes, language, and rituals are still part of daily routines. It feels like a slow walk through real Andean life, not a staged show.
4. What do we see on the walking city tours and Incan fortress visits?
In cities like Lima and Arequipa you follow a guide through main squares, cathedrals, and convents that show the Spanish colonial era. Later in the Andes you stand in front of huge Inca stone walls, climb terraces, and visit sites such as Machu Picchu. Taken together, these visits show two layers of history—the Inca world and the colonial period—and how both still shape Peru today.
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