Your Peruvian adventure begins in Lima—one of South America's most vibrant and culturally rich capitals. Settle in at your hotel before meeting your guide for a casual welcome drink and a first taste of what promises to be an extraordinary journey.

Lima is one of the world's great food cities—and today you'll experience it from the inside out. A private chef-led market visit, intimate hands-on cooking experience, and a stroll through Barranco's bohemian streets build toward the evening's highlight: dinner at Kjolle, the celebrated restaurant of Pía León, named one of Latin America's Best Female Chefs. 

Fly to Cusco and descend into the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas, a landscape of soaring mountains, ancient terraces, and living Andean tradition. A gourmet picnic welcome and a private exploration of the Pisac archaeological complex lead to a deeply moving Despacho ceremony beneath open Andean skies. 

The highlands of the Sacred Valley reveal some of the Inca world's most fascinating secrets today—from the otherworldly salt ponds of Maras to the extraordinary circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an ancient agricultural laboratory. A private lunch in the mountains is followed by a rare cultural encounter with native potato conservationist Manuel Choqque.

Hike to the rarely visited Wari ruins of Pumamarca, wander the cobblestone streets of Ollantaytambo—the last living Inca town—and gather around a traditional Pachamanca earth-oven feast on an organic farm set on ancient Inca terraces. The evening closes with a refined dinner at Wayra Ranch, accompanied by the breathtaking spectacle of a Peruvian Paso horse show.

Board the Vistadome through the dramatic Vilcanota Canyon before setting foot on the legendary Inca Trail for a private guided trek past the ceremonial ruins of Chachabamba and the magnificent terraces of Wiñay Wayna. Arriving at Inti Punku—the Sun Gate—for your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu is nothing short of breathtaking.

Summit Machu Picchu Mountain for sweeping 360° views over one of the world's most iconic ancient sites, before a final cocktail farewell to the site and an evening aboard the legendary Belmond Hiram Bingham—fine dining, live music, and the spectacular Andean landscape rolling past the windows all the way back to Cusco.

The ancient capital of the Inca Empire deserves a full day of exploration. From the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuamán high above the city to the bohemian laneways of San Blas, the sacred Koricancha Temple, and a private textile experience with a master Andean weaver, Cusco gives generously to those who take the time to know it.