CULINARY CAPITALS

PERU

From Lima’s avant-garde dining scene to Cusco’s ancestral flavors, this journey reveals Peru through its kitchens. Markets, tastings, and chef-led experiences illuminate the country’s Indigenous, coastal, and Andean culinary roots. Between meals, culture and landscape provide context for one of the world’s most exciting food destinations. This is Peru tasted slowly, thoughtfully, and in depth.

Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.

WHEN TO GO

MAY - SEP

ESTIMATED COST

$7,900

DURATION

7 NIGHTS

per person, excl. int'l flights

(based on two adults sharing)

START YOUR JOURNEY

WHY THIS ADVENTURE

Peru’s cuisine is a living expression of history, biodiversity, and identity. And nowhere is this more evident than in Lima and Cusco. This journey invites you behind the scenes of one of the world’s most dynamic food cultures, where ancient techniques meet fearless creativity. You’ll taste the Pacific, the Andes, and the Amazon through carefully curated encounters with chefs, farmers, and artisans who define modern Peruvian gastronomy. Thoughtfully paced and deeply immersive, this experience goes beyond reservation lists, offering a meaningful connection to the people and traditions shaping each plate.

JOURNEY FLOW

The journey begins on Peru’s coast, where Lima’s energy unfolds through vibrant markets, seaside neighborhoods, and boundary-pushing kitchens. Days move fluidly between tastings and conversations, revealing how Indigenous ingredients and global influence intertwine. From the coast, the experience shifts inland to the Sacred Valley and Cusco, where altitude, heritage, and ritual shape a profoundly different culinary language. Here, meals slow down, ingredients become stories, and landscapes frame every bite. Throughout, travel feels seamless, with each transition designed to deepen understanding while allowing time to savor Peru’s rhythms, flavors, and sense of place.

HIGHLIGHTS

PRIVATE TASTING MENUS

Enjoy exclusive dining experiences designed around seasonal ingredients, wine pairings, and thoughtful pacing, offering rare access to Peru’s most influential culinary voices.

ANDEAN CULINARY TRADITIONS

Discover highland flavors rooted in centuries-old practices — from earth ovens to heirloom potatoes — presented through intimate meals and cultural storytelling in the Sacred Valley.

MARKET-TO-TABLE ENCOUNTERS

Wander colorful markets with expert guides, learning how native ingredients, ancient preservation methods, and regional biodiversity shape daily cooking and fine dining alike.

CHEF-LED TASTINGS

Go beyond the dining room with curated tastings led by local chefs, revealing the stories, techniques, and inspirations behind Peru’s most celebrated contemporary cuisine.

WAYS TO PERSONALIZE

Add a private cooking session focused on ceviche traditions and sustainable seafood sourcing

Include a wine and pisco-focused itinerary extension with expert-led tastings

Arrange a Pachamanca feast hosted by an Andean family in the Sacred Valley

Incorporate a photography-led market visit emphasizing food, color, and daily life

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK

Overlooking the Pacific, this refined urban retreat offers serene rooms, exceptional service, and easy access to Lima’s most celebrated restaurants. Rooftop views, polished interiors, and discreet luxury balance the city’s vibrant energy beautifully.

HOTEL B

Set within a restored Belle Époque mansion, Hotel B blends art, history, and contemporary luxury in Lima’s creative heart. Thoughtful design, personalized service, and a strong culinary focus make it an elegant base for exploring the capital’s dining scene.

INKATERRA HACIENDA URUBAMBA

Set on a sprawling mountainside estate between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba blends contemporary design with Andean tradition. Private casitas overlook terraced fields and snowcapped peaks, while immersive nature walks, farm-to-table cuisine, and quiet luxury create a deeply grounding highland retreat.