- 12 Days
- Lima | Cusco | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cuzco
“Peru unfolds: Lima's heritage, Cusco's Inca culture, Machu Picchu's majesty, history meets nature in Sacred Valley“
Tour Highlights
Fine Dining
Chocolate Museum
Traditional Markets
Incan Cities
Salt Mines
Andean Communities
Weaving Workshop
about this tour
about this tour
On this private Peruvian journey, you will experience the country’s culture, history, and landscapes in a way that allows you to connect with both its past and present. You begin in Lima, where the colonial architecture, plazas, and cultural museums give you a sense of the city’s heritage and daily life. Walking through the historic center, you can admire impressive cathedrals and intricately designed government buildings while sensing the layers of history that shaped the capital. From Lima, you travel to Cusco, the former Inca capital, where cobblestone streets, ceremonial sites, and ancient stone walls reveal the enduring legacy of the Inca civilization. In the Sacred Valley, you can visit weaving workshops, meet local artisans, and stay in carefully selected accommodations nestled among the towering Andean peaks, giving you comfort and a unique connection to the surrounding mountains. Along the way, you will have opportunities to sample regional cuisine, explore markets, and gain insight into the daily lives of the people who call this region home. The itinerary culminates with Machu Picchu, the legendary Inca city perched high above the Urubamba River valley, where expansive ruins, remarkable architecture, and sweeping mountain vistas create an unforgettable experience. Throughout this journey, you move seamlessly between cities, villages, and landscapes, giving you the chance to feel the depth of Peru’s history while enjoying its natural beauty and cultural richness.
Visit the Patacancha and Huilloc communities, known for their weaving traditions. At the Awamaki Weaving Center in Patacancha, see how wool is carefully prepared and dyed using natural colors, then transformed into beautiful clothing and textiles. Learn about the tools and techniques local artisans use in their craft. You’ll also have the chance to try weaving your own bracelet with friendly guidance from a local expert, creating a personal keepsake and a meaningful connection to the culture of the Andes region.
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FAQs
1. What food experiences are in Lima and Cusco?
In Lima, you eat at top restaurants that show why the city is a major food capital, with tasting menus and classic dishes like ceviche. In Cusco, the focus shifts to a hands-on visit to the Chocolate Museum, where you learn how cacao was used long before Inca times, see the steps from bean to bar, and taste different types of chocolate.
2. What is the Sacred Valley glamping stay like?
You sleep in luxury glamping tents set right in the Sacred Valley, with real beds, private space, and mountain views. At night you fall asleep close to nature, and in the morning you wake up to quiet fields and peaks that once supported Inca farming, without giving up comfort.
3. Will we meet local artisans in the Sacred Valley?
Yes. You visit Andean communities to join a weaving workshop. Local artisans show how wool is spun, dyed with natural colors, and woven into textiles, and you have time to ask questions and see how these skills are still part of daily life.
4. What are the activities at Machu Picchu and the Maras salt mines?
At Maras, you walk above terraced salt pools and see how families still collect salt using very old methods. At Machu Picchu, you explore the ruins on foot, following paths past terraces, temples, and stone houses high in the mountains, with a guide explaining how the Inca city was planned and used.
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