Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel with ocean views overlooking the Pacific. This evening, head to SAPIENS for a welcome dinner where chef Jaime Pesaque presents his culinary work. It's a great way to start the trip and get acclimated to the city.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at SAPIENS featuring culinary art of chef Jaime Pesaque)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at SAPIENS restaurant
- Day 2
Lima
Start exploring Lima's central landmarks like the Cathedral and Government Palace. Pick either the San Francisco Monastery with its catacombs or Casa Aliaga to visit. After grabbing lunch at Casa Tambo, head to Barranco and walk across the Bridge of Sighs. Later you'll tour sculptor Victor Delfín's private workshop and home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Casa Tambo featuring authentic Peruvian dishes and contemporary cocktails)
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral, Government Palace, and City Hall
- Lunch at Casa Tambo
- Visit Bridge of Sighs in Barranco
- Exclusive visit to Victor Delfín's private home and workshop
Optional Activities
- Visit San Francisco Monastery and catacombs
- Explore historic Casa Aliaga (family home for 17 generations)
Landmarks/POIs Lima Cathedral Government Palace of Peru San Francisco Monastery Casa Aliaga Bridge of Sighs - Day 3
Sacred Valley
Attend a cultural session with Quechua scholar Nilda Callaupa Alvarez at the Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco. She'll discuss Peruvian weaving traditions and how they've been preserved. Lunch comes at her restaurant, which serves regional dishes made from ingredients grown on her property.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at textile center restaurant featuring traditional Peruvian cuisine with ingredients grown on property)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with Quechua scholar Nilda Callaupa Alvarez at Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
- Lunch at traditional textile center restaurant featuring regional cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco - Day 4
Sacred Valley
Learn about salt mining from a local miner who explains techniques passed through his family for generations. You'll have caja china lunch, which is food cooked in a wooden box underground. Later, participate in a traditional blessing ceremony with a local shaman welcoming you to the Sacred Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Caja china lunch (food cooked in traditional wooden box))
Included Activities
- Learn ancient salt mining techniques from local miner
- Caja china lunch (traditional wooden box cooking method)
- Traditional blessing ceremony with local shaman
- Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Board the Vistadome train heading to Machu Picchu, stopping for lunch along the way above the Vilcanota River. After arrival, walk through the cloud forest. Choose between learning tea production at a working plantation or seeing the world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch above Vilcanota River)
Included Activities
- Panoramic Vistadome train journey to Machu Picchu
- Lunch above Vilcanota River
- Guided walk through cloud forest
Optional Activities
- Learn tea-making art at working tea plantation
- View world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids
Landmarks/POIs Vilcanota River - Day 6
Machu Picchu
Explore Machu Picchu with your local guide, visiting the Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and Intihuatana to learn about Incan history. Enjoy Andean lunch on site. Afterward, either relax and take in views of the site or join a twilight nature walk that shows sacred Pre-Inca pictographs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Andean lunch at Cafe Inkaterra located between train tracks and lush forest)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu with Local Expert
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Visit Sacred Plaza
- Visit Intihuatana
- Andean lunch at Cafe Inkaterra
Optional Activities
- Second visit to Machu Picchu to create personal moment at the site
- Twilight nature walk showcasing sacred Pre-Inca pictographs and waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun Sacred Plaza Intihuatana - Day 7
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Return to the Sacred Valley by train with panoramic windows and an outdoor observation carriage. Try a traditional Pachamanca feast cooked underground. Continuing toward Cusco, you'll experience a cultural session in the village of Lamay, then check into your five-centuries-old mansion hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pachamanca feast - traditional Peruvian cuisine cooked underground using hot stones and clay pots, a communal celebration of gratitude to Pachamama (Mother Earth))
Included Activities
- Train journey back to Sacred Valley with panoramic views
- Pachamanca feast (traditional underground-cooked Peruvian cuisine)
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience in village of Lamay
- Check into five-centuries-old mansion in Cusco
Landmarks/POIs Lamay - Day 8
Cusco
Start at the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, known for massive interlocking stones built by the Incas. In the afternoon, either explore the artisan quarter of San Blas and San Pedro market, or take a scenic hike among surrounding ruins. End with dinner at MAP Restaurant inside the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at MAP Restaurant - intimate glass-walled sanctuary in Museum of Pre-Columbian Art featuring exquisite local ingredients and innovative menu)
Included Activities
- Visit Sacsayhuamán ruins
- Dinner at MAP Restaurant in Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Optional Activities
- Explore artisan quarter of San Blas with charming ateliers and local life
- Browse San Pedro market (colorful produce and authentic local flavors)
- Scenic hike among ancient ruins in Cusco's surrounding hills
Landmarks/POIs Sacsayhuamán San Blas San Pedro Market Museum of Pre-Columbian Art - Day 9
Cusco to Puno
Board the PeruRail Titicaca train from Cusco to Puno, traveling across highlands and the altiplano. The vintage-style cars have panoramic windows framing the Andean landscape. You'll have a three-course lunch, afternoon tea, live music, traditional dance, and a Pisco Sour demonstration during the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Refined three-course gourmet lunch aboard train), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea service aboard train)
Included Activities
- PeruRail Titicaca journey from Cusco to Puno
- Three-course gourmet lunch aboard train
- Afternoon tea aboard train
- Live music and traditional dance performances
- Pisco Sour demonstration in elegant bar car
Landmarks/POIs Lake Titicaca - Day 10
Lake Titicaca
Take a private cruise of Lake Titicaca with your local guide to see the Uros Floating Islands, which are built entirely of reeds. Visit Amantani Island for time with a local family, enjoying farm-to-table lunch and walking among ancient ruins and hillside terraces overlooking the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch on Amantani Island with local family)
Included Activities
- Private cruise of Lake Titicaca with Local Expert
- Visit Uros Floating Islands made of reeds
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience on Amantani Island with local family
- Farm-to-table lunch on Amantani Island
- Walk among ancient ruins and terraced hillsides on Amantani Island
Landmarks/POIs Uros Floating Islands Amantani Island - Day 11
Puno to Lima
Fly back to Lima and stay at the Intercontinental in Miraflores. This evening, have dinner at Matria where chef Arlette Eulert Checa creates seasonal dishes using organic ingredients from local sources.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Matria featuring creative seasonal dishes prepared by chef Arlette Eulert Checa using organic ingredients)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Matria restaurant with chef Arlette Eulert Checa
- Day 12
Lima to Santiago
Depart Lima and fly to Santiago, Chile's capital. Check into The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel and have cocktails at the ninth-floor Sky Bar overlooking Parque Forestal. Dinner features Chilean specialties to introduce you to the country's food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner of Chilean specialties)
Included Activities
- Cocktails at Sky Bar at ninth floor
- Dinner of Chilean specialties
Landmarks/POIs Parque Forestal - Day 13
Santiago
Explore Santiago's main sites with your local guide: San Francisco Church, Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas, and the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral. Head up San Cristóbal Hill for 360-degree city views. Lunch includes local Chilean seafood while continuing your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Chilean seafood lunch at Mestizo Restaurante featuring international gastronomy with traditional Chilean cuisine including ceviches, main dishes, and desserts)
Included Activities
- Visit San Francisco Church
- Visit Santa Lucia Hill
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit San Cristóbal Hill for 360-degree views
- Local Chilean seafood lunch at Mestizo Restaurante
Landmarks/POIs San Francisco Church Santa Lucia Hill Plaza de Armas Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral San Cristóbal Hill - Day 14
Santiago to Valparaíso
Travel west to Valparaíso, a UNESCO site known for its bohemian vibe and coastal character with colorful hillside homes and street art. Later, head into wine country for a hands-on experience with a private chef preparing seasonal dishes together. Finish with a five-course wine-paired lunch in vineyard surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Five-course wine-paired lunch in vineyard surroundings)
Included Activities
- Explore Valparaíso UNESCO World Heritage city
- Hands-on culinary experience with private chef
- Five-course wine-paired lunch in vineyard surroundings
Landmarks/POIs Valparaíso - Day 15
Santiago to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and check into your luxury hotel in the stylish La Recoleta neighborhood. This evening, catch the mesmerizing music and dance show at Rojo Tango for an introduction to Argentine culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fabulous live music, solo singers and breathtaking authentic tango performance at Rojo Tango)
Included Activities
- Dinner and tango show at Rojo Tango
- Day 16
Buenos Aires
Explore Buenos Aires neighborhoods and stand beneath the Eva Perón balcony. Tour the prestigious Belle Époque Teatro Colón opera house. This afternoon, head to Fogón Asado, which opens exclusively for this group, for a six-course tasting menu of premium asado cuts and fire-roasted seasonal vegetables.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive six-course tasting menu at Fogón Asado featuring premium asado cuts, fire-roasted seasonal vegetables, traditional recipes. Includes welcome cocktail and meet the chef. Restaurant opens exclusively for Luxury Gold guests.)
Included Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires neighborhoods
- Stand beneath Eva Perón's famous balcony
- Tour Teatro Colón opera house
- Exclusive dinner at Fogón Asado - six-course tasting menu featuring premium asado cuts and fire-roasted seasonal vegetables
Landmarks/POIs Eva Perón Balcony Teatro Colón - Day 17
Buenos Aires
Visit a traditional estancia ranch to learn about gaucho culture. You'll either take a guided horseback ride or do a leisurely ranch tour. The day ends with a show of horsemanship and folk music, paired with asado lunch and traditional mate tea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Succulent asado lunch with traditional mate tea)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional estancia ranch
- Show of horsemanship skills and folk music
- Asado lunch with traditional mate tea
Optional Activities
- Guided horseback ride gaining insight into gaucho traditions
- Guided tour of beautiful ranch learning about gaucho lifestyle
- Day 18
Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls
Experience the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls with your local guide. Walk along catwalks to see Devil's Throat waterfall up close with rushing water. Dinner with wine is served at Ipe Grill inside your resort, the only hotel situated within Brazilian Iguassu National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at Ipe Grill featuring selection of traditional Brazilian barbecue or international cuisine, surrounded by subtropical forest)
Included Activities
- Explore Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls with Local Expert
- Visit Devil's Throat waterfall via winding catwalks
- Dinner with wine at Ipe Grill in resort
Landmarks/POIs Iguassu Falls - Argentine Side Devil's Throat - Day 19
Iguassu Falls
Explore the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls with your guide, following walkways with views over San Martin Island and descending to the base for a closer look. The afternoon is free, so you can stroll the gardens or relax by the pool with a cocktail.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls with Local Expert
- Follow walkways with dramatic views over San Martin Island
- Descend to base of falls for closer view
Landmarks/POIs Iguassu Falls - Brazilian Side San Martin Island - Day 20
Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio de Janeiro and arrive at one of South America's iconic hotels. The golden sands of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches are within walking distance, so you can start exploring the city right away.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Ipanema Beach Copacabana Beach - Day 21
Rio de Janeiro
Take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for unobstructed views of the city's peaks, bays, and beaches. Have lunch at a social impact restaurant, then visit the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil and the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading with its Gothic-Renaissance style architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER lunch at social impact restaurant - beautifully curated three-course meal where each exquisite dish served to guests is also shared with the community, helping fund training and solidarity meals)
Included Activities
- Cable car journey to Sugarloaf Mountain
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER lunch at social impact restaurant
- Visit Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
- Visit Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading
Landmarks/POIs Sugarloaf Mountain Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading - Day 22
Rio de Janeiro
Take a train up Corcovado Hill to see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Learn about bossa nova's origins during an exclusive presentation with Cecelo Frony, a local guitarist and music historian. Finish with dinner at L'Etoile Restaurant, a French-Brazilian spot on the 26th floor with ocean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at French-Brazilian L'Etoile Restaurant with breathtaking ocean views from 26th floor)
Included Activities
- Train ride to Corcovado Hill to view Christ the Redeemer statue
- Exclusive presentation with Cecelo Frony on bossa nova history
- Dinner at French-Brazilian L'Etoile Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Corcovado Hill Christ the Redeemer - Day 23
Rio de Janeiro to Departure
After breakfast, your private transfer takes you to Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for departure. It's time to head home after your South American journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to airport
Landmarks/POIs Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
