This is the story of Peru: footsteps echoing through Inca ruins, artisans preserving ancestral skills, and the mighty Andes watching over it all. Led by your hand-picked Signature Guide, travel from Lima’s pre-Inca past into the Sacred Valley, then by First Class rail to Machu Picchu. Along the way, meet farming communities, artisans and storytellers whose knowledge gives each place deeper meaning. This is a journey into the living culture of the Andes, where ancient knowledge continues to shape the present.
Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.
Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between optional activities such as walking through farming communities to the Raqaypata ruins and Perolniyoc Waterfall, joining ceramicists Pablo Seminario and Marilú Behar for a hands-on masterclass, or paddleboarding across the calm waters of Piuray Lagoon
Signature Stay: Unwind in the heart of the Sacred Valley, where elegant Andean-inspired rooms, landscaped gardens, and mountain views create a peaceful retreat between Peru’s greatest discoveries
Signature Guide: Let your handpicked Signature Guide lead you to the country’s soul – sharing their home, heritage, and heart
Activity Areas
Culture
Region & Country & City
South America: Cuzco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru
Included in the Price
Elegant, hand-picked hotels and a Signature Stay in a luxury retreat wrapped by the Andes - All breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners, featuring restaurants that capture the authentic cuisine of Peru - Your preferred Signature Day experience, selected and prebooked ahead of travel - Named Signature Guide with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfaction - Complimentary transfers on arrival and departure, plus comfortable transport throughout (private vehicles and elegant train rides) - Gratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless
Not Included In The Price
Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations.
Itinerary
Day 1 Settle into Lima’s rhythm | Welcome reception at Huaca Pucllana
Arrive in Lima, Peru’s coastal capital, set between the Pacific Ocean and the foothills of the Andes. Complimentary arrival transfers are provided. If you arrive early, you may choose to join an optional walking tour through Barranco, known for its galleries, street art and creative character.
This evening, meet your Signature Guide and fellow travellers for a welcome reception and dinner at acclaimed Huaca Pucllana Restaurante. Set beside the illuminated remains of a fifth-century ceremonial and administrative centre, it is a memorable first taste of Peru, bringing together history, place and cuisine from the very start.
Day 2 Honour the land’s spirit | Experience the ceremony and flavours of the Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco this morning before descending into the Sacred Valley, where Andean landscapes, farming communities and traditions have long shaped daily life. Pause at the Taray viewpoint for views across the Urubamba River and cultivated valley below.
Signature Experience: Enjoy an exclusive visit to Hacienda Sarapampa, a family-run estate renowned for cultivating the prized giant white corn of Cuzco. Guided through the fields and working farm, discover the agricultural heritage that continues to shape the region before sitting down to a seasonal farm-to-table lunch showcasing ingredients grown on the estate.
After, settle into our Signature Stay, surrounded by landscaped gardens beneath the Andes. The evening is yours to unwind in the spa, with its Andean-inspired treatments, sauna and steam bath, or look skywards from the hotel’s planetarium and observatory.
Day 3 Along Inca lines | Taste traditions rooted in the earth
Begin at Ollantaytambo, walking among Inca terraces and ceremonial sites before continuing to the hillside ruins of Pumamarka. From here, follow forest paths into the Choquechaka Conservation Area, where native trees and plants are being reintroduced to the highland ecosystem.
At El Albergue Farm, sit down to a traditional pachamanca lunch, with meats and tubers slow cooked beneath hot stones in the earth. End the day at the estate’s artisanal distillery and coffee roastery, learning how small-batch spirits and hand-roasted beans are produced close to the fields.
Day 4 Trace ancestral knowledge | Meet the guardians of Andean crops
Signature Experience: Spend the day with the Quechua community of Misminay, high in the Sacred Valley at 12,140ft (3,700m). After a welcome with traditional music and dance, join community members in activities such as farming, cooking and traditional building techniques, and learn about textile skills passed down through generations.
A guided walk reveals the surrounding mountain landscape before a home-style lunch prepared with local ingredients. It is a meaningful introduction to the knowledge, customs and traditions that continue to shape life in the Andes.
Day 5 Signature Day | Choose your path through the Sacred Valley
Today is your Signature Day, an invitation to discover the living traditions and landscapes of the Sacred Valley. You could:
Follow a gentle trail through traditional farming communities and spectacular Andean landscapes to the little-visited ruins of Raqaypata, an ancient Inca settlement overlooking the Sacred Valley. Continue to the sacred Perolniyoc Waterfall, cascading from the mountainside amid lush vegetation, before enjoying lunch and returning to our hotel (7.30am-4.30pm)
Join a ceramics masterclass at Casa Taller Seminario, in the studio-home of Pablo Seminario and Marilú Behar, where every piece reflects the geometry and spirit of pre-Columbian design (8am-12pm)
Glide across tranquil waters of Piuray Lagoonby paddleboard, surrounded by snow-capped Andean peaks and sweeping mountain scenery. Guided at a relaxed pace, this peaceful experience offers a unique perspective on the Sacred Valley before lunch overlooking one of the region's most beautiful natural settings (8.30am-4.30pm)
Day 6 Ride in elegance through the Sacred Valley | Discover Machu Picchu, a New World Wonder
Signature Experience: Board The First Class train by Inca Rail for a luxurious journey through the Sacred Valley, following the Urubamba River toward the cloud forest. As the landscape unfolds, sip local wines and enjoy a gourmet three-course lunch. After, step onto the open-air balcony to feel the Andean breeze before arriving in Aguas Calientes.
This afternoon, ascend to Machu Picchu by bus for your first glimpse of one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Join your expert guide to explore terraces and temples backdropped by magnificent Andean peaks, taking time to pause and soak up the energy of this incredible site.
Back in Aguas Calientes, dinner is a private tasting on the terrace of your hotel, as the chef shares the origins behind each Andean-inspired dish. A memorable end to an unforgettable day.
Day 7 Enjoy more time at Machu Picchu | Celebrate Andean culture in Cuzco
Return at dawn to explore Machu Picchu when the mist lifts from the citadel and silence still holds the terraces.
After a relaxed lunch in Aguas Calientes, board the Inca Rail Prime Service for a smooth journey back to Cuzco, complete with live Andean music and locally inspired snacks.
Dine at Tunupa Restaurant this evening, overlooking Cuzco's historic Plaza de Armas, where traditional Peruvian flavours are paired with vibrant music and dance performances celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Andes.
Day 8 Celebrate Cuzco’s artisans | Share stories over a farewell dinner
Follow your Signature Guide through San Blas, Cuzco’s artistic quarter, stepping inside a luthier’s studio to see Andean instruments shaped by hand. Continue to the Mendívil Art Workshop Museum, then pause at the Twelve-Angled Stone before coffee in a courtyard.
Signature Experience: Gather at La Mesa del Marqués for a multi-course farewell dinner inspired by Cuzco’s colonial heritage, accompanied by a cellar tasting and Iberian cured meats. A local storyteller joins you throughout dinner, revealing the history behind the ingredients, Andean culinary traditions and legends associated with the historic palace.
Day 9 Say a fond farewell to Peru
After breakfast, linger for a final moment in the stone courtyard of Antigua Casona San Blas before your journey comes to an end. Peru stays with you in the precision of Inca stonework, the generosity of shared tables and the stories carried through the Andes.
Alternatively, begin a new chapter by speaking to your Signature Collection travel expert about extending your stay.
Day 10 Say a fond farewell to Peru
After breakfast, take a final moment in the stone courtyards of Palacio del Inka. The journey winds to a close, but the echoes of Peru remain in the weight of carved stone, the warmth of shared tables, and the stories carried through Andean skies.
Alternatively, open a new chapter of discovery by speaking to your Signature Collection travel expert about extending your stay.
