Hike to the clifftop ruins of Raqaypata along village paths and terraced fields, then continue to the Perolniyoc Waterfall, veiling rock in cool spray. Trails reveal spectacular Andean landscapes and glimpses of rural life that unfold far from the crowds.

Panoramas over the Sacred Valley reward steady climbs, while a picnic-style lunch restores energy amid birdsong and mist. This Signature Day option is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a hands-on ceramics masterclass at Casa Taller Seminario with Pablo Seminario and Marilú Behar’s team, shaping clay inspired by pre-Columbian design. Learn coil and burnish techniques, explore geometric motifs, and see how pigments echo earth and mineral.

Studios and galleries reveal a language of form that bridges ancient iconography and contemporary craft. Your finished piece becomes a tactile keepsake. This Signature Day option is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Paddleboard across Piuray Lagoon at an unhurried, guided pace, tracing glassy waters ringed by snow-capped Andean peaks. The calm, high-altitude setting suits beginners and confident paddlers alike, with time to drift, breathe, and take in the amphitheater of mountains.

Birdlife skims the surface and reeds whisper along the shore. Lunch overlooking the lagoon complements the serene mood and clear air. This Signature Day option is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Begin your culinary journey in Lima as you dine beside the illuminated Huaca Pucllana, a striking adobe pyramid rising from the Barranco night. Toast the adventure ahead, meet your Signature Guide, and savor coastal dishes that pair Peru’s Pacific bounty with contemporary technique in a refined setting.

Set within a pre-Inca ceremonial complex associated with the Lima culture, the restaurant’s terrace frames glowing archaeological walls. The interplay of ancient stone and inventive cuisine sets a thoughtful tone, where conversation and place mingle like pisco’s bright citrus and spice.

Take in a sweeping Sacred Valley panorama from the Taray overlook, where patchwork fields unfold to the Urubamba River and the Andes rise in sculpted tiers. This open-air balcony above the valley is an invitation to pause for photos and reflection amid mountain quiet and highland light.

The vista frames centuries of Andean agriculture, from stone-lined terraces to present-day chacras. It’s an elegant orientation to land and altitude, revealing how water, soil, and sun shaped Inca ingenuity and today’s rural rhythms.

Walk the fields of Cuzco’s giant white corn at family-run Hacienda Sarapampa, guided through cultivation cycles and heirloom seed traditions that sustain valley life. Take a seat under the Andes for a farm-to-table lunch that celebrates seasonal produce grown steps from your plate.

Maíz Blanco Gigante del Cusco—esteemed for its size and delicate flavor—anchors the menu and the story. Over regional specialties and estate-made condiments, learn how ancestral know-how and modern stewardship keep this celebrated crop thriving.

Walk Inca terraces through the living town of Ollantaytambo, tracing ritual precincts and finely jointed walls before continuing to the hillside ruins of Pumamarka. Hear how engineers harnessed gravity, slope, and stone to master water, agriculture, and defense.

At Ollantaytambo fortress, ceremonial stairways climb toward views that align with dramatic peaks. Above the valley, Pumamarka’s quiet terraces and wind-worn masonry frame the sweep of the Urubamba, a window into frontier outposts of the late Inca state.

Join a guided nature walk along forested paths where native high-Andean species are being reintroduced to revive local ecosystems. Listen for bird calls and water moving through stone-lined channels while your guide interprets reforestation efforts and community stewardship.

The experience reveals how highland forests protect soils, sustain biodiversity, and echo traditional respect for Pachamama. Fresh mountain air, textured bark, and the scent of sun-warmed shrubs create a sensory portrait of ecological renewal in the Sacred Valley.

Sample a traditional pachamanca as meats and tubers are slow-cooked beneath hot stones and unearthed in aromatic clouds. Then step into the farm’s artisanal distillery and coffee roastery to learn small-batch techniques shaped by altitude, climate, and craft.

Rooted in pre-Hispanic rites that honor the earth, the pachamanca captures Andean flavors in a single hearth. Tasting flights reveal how local botanicals inform spirits and how hand-roasted beans express terroir from valley plots to your cup.

Meet the Quechua community of Misminay at 3,700m, welcomed with music before joining families to share traditional farming and cooking. Try your hand at building techniques and discover textile skills passed down through generations, from natural dyes to complex weaves.

Views to glacier-fed peaks frame a day centered on reciprocity and knowledge. A home-style lunch showcases valley ingredients and customs, revealing how language, land, and craft continue to shape Andean identity.

Board The First Class train by Inca Rail and settle into elegant seating as you follow the Urubamba River toward cloud forest. Savor a gourmet three-course lunch and step onto the open-air balcony to feel the Andean breeze as canyons and snow-flecked ridges slide past.

Discreet service and wide windows frame a ribbon of history once used by traders and pilgrims bound for royal estates. It’s an unhurried prelude to Machu Picchu, where landscape, cuisine, and comfort travel in concert.

Join an expert-led exploration of Machu Picchu, moving among agricultural terraces, ritual stones, and royal quarters. Trace alignments at the Temple of the Sun and Sacred Plaza while learning how water, astronomy, and power defined this high sanctuary.

Raised in the 15th century and concealed by cloud forest for generations, the UNESCO-listed citadel embodies Inca mastery of stone and setting. Mist curls from emerald ridges as llamas graze, and granite blocks fit with the precision of a jeweler’s art.

Enjoy a private tasting dinner at Sumaq as the Vilcanota River rushes below. Course by course, Andean-inspired dishes arrive with the chef’s stories behind each ingredient—quinoa varieties, highland potatoes, river trout, and ají peppers balanced with herbs and smoke.

Contemporary techniques refine ancestral flavors without losing their soul. Candlelight, warm wood, and the murmur of the river create a quietly celebratory mood after an extraordinary day in the mountains.

Witness Machu Picchu at dawn as the first light threads granite walls and mist lifts from the terraces. Fewer visitors and soft color reveal new angles for contemplation and photography, inviting you to pause for photos and reflection in the stillness.

Morning hush heightens the site’s ceremonial aura, when mountains feel near and time stretches thin. Your guide helps you revisit favorite corners or seek out quieter stairways etched into the slopes.

Ride the Inca Rail Prime Service back through the valley, watching river and ridgeline through panoramic windows. Musicians bring the route to life with live Andean music, while light snacks showcase native ingredients gathered along the highland spine.

This smooth journey closes the loop between ancient footpaths and modern rails. Settle into your window seat and revisit moments from the citadel as the Urubamba braids silver in the last light.

Settle in at Tunupa for a feast of regional classics while a traditional music and dance performance celebrates the highland spirit. From your vantage overlooking Plaza de Armas, cathedral facades glow as you savor classic Peruvian flavors and the rhythmic pulse of cajón, charango, and panpipes.

Costumes unfurl regional stories in color and movement, translating harvest rituals and courtship into choreography. It’s a joyous encounter with living tradition in Cuzco’s historic heart.

Walk Cuzco’s San Blas quarter, where cobbled lanes lead to studios and courtyards. Step inside a luthier’s studio to see Andean instruments shaped by hand, then visit the Mendívil Art Workshop Museum, famed for elongated-neck saints that define a distinctive local style.

Continue past the finely fitted Twelve-Angled Stone and pause for coffee in a sunlit patio. Stories of lineage, technique, and devotion reveal how craft and faith are etched into neighborhood life.

Gather for a multi-course farewell dinner at La Mesa del Marqués, where colonial architecture frames crystal, candlelight, and a curated cellar. Between courses, a local storyteller brings Cuzco’s legends to life, threading cuisine with memory and myth.

Iberian cured meats and Andean ingredients share the table, echoing centuries of exchange. In a palace setting layered with history, the evening lingers as flavors, voices, and vaulted rooms resonate in warm conversation.

Join a guided walk through Lima’s bohemian Barranco art district, where mural-splashed alleys lead to ateliers, galleries, and shaded plazas. Cross the romantic Bridge of Sighs and discover how poets, painters, and musicians shaped this seaside enclave’s creative pulse.

Street art, restored mansions, and ocean air set an easy rhythm for conversation and photography. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal if you arrive early and want a locally led introduction to Barranco’s character.

This journey brings Peru’s culinary traditions into focus, from ingredients grown in the Sacred Valley to recipes shaped by generations. Savour a traditional pachamanca lunch cooked beneath hot stones, taste produce at a family-run estate, and enjoy considered dining experiences that draw on the country’s regional flavours. Coffee, local spirits and wine add further depth along the way. Where meals are not included, your Signature Guide will be on hand with considered recommendations, whether you choose to dine together or enjoy the evening at your own pace.