Peru: Earth & Fire

From Coastal Deserts to Andean Peaks.

Where culinary innovation meets ancient wisdom.

Peru enchants through experiences that showcase culinary innovation at its finest — private ceviche preparations with Lima’s celebrity chefs whose restaurants require months-long reservations, pisco tastings in haciendas where this spirit has been perfected for centuries, and Amazonian ingredient discoveries that have influenced the world’s most innovative kitchens. This is luxury travel where contemporary cuisine meets ancient traditions.

Your Lima luxury begins in suites overlooking the Pacific, where your private guide provides access to markets that supply South America’s most acclaimed restaurants. Experience Peru’s culinary revolution through exclusive dining: establishments where chefs have redefined global cuisine using indigenous ingredients, private cooking sessions where you work with Peru’s incredible biodiversity, and pisco experiences in distilleries where master blenders create spirits that collectors seek worldwide.

THE EXPERIENCE
The Sacred Valley reveals Peru’s most refined pleasures through hacienda stays where traditional architecture meets contemporary luxury — private terraces overlooking Andean peaks, dining rooms where every meal showcases ingredients sourced from specific altitudes, and cultural experiences in communities where traditional techniques enhance your understanding of Peruvian cuisine. Your Amazon experiences combine adventure with comfort: eco-lodges where luxury meets sustainability, ingredient discoveries with guides whose knowledge has informed Lima’s most innovative restaurants.
 
Between extraordinary dining experiences, discover Peru’s cultural treasures through exclusive access: traditional markets where vendors explain the subtle differences between potato varieties, weaving workshops where artisans demonstrate techniques that connect to culinary traditions, and archaeological sites that provide context for the sophisticated cuisine you’re enjoying. Every moment balances culinary discovery with cultural appreciation.
 
This is Peru for the discerning traveler — where culinary innovation meets cultural immersion, and where every experience creates lasting memories while deepening your understanding of one of the world’s most exciting cuisines.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
From Lima’s innovative restaurants to the Amazon’s pristine wilderness, Peru: Earth & Fire delivers luxury culinary experiences through exclusive restaurant access, private hacienda stays, and sophisticated cultural immersion. You’ll stay in Peru’s finest accommodations while enjoying dining experiences that showcase the country’s incredible culinary innovation.
Days balance extraordinary dining with cultural discovery: morning market visits with restaurant connections, afternoon cultural experiences in traditional settings, and evening meals at establishments that have redefined Peruvian cuisine. Every experience emphasizes luxury and exclusivity while providing cultural context that enhances appreciation.
 
Highlights Include:
 
  • Ten nights of luxury accommodation: Lima boutique hotels with Pacific views, Sacred Valley haciendas with private dining facilities, Amazon eco-lodges.

  • Exclusive culinary access: Celebrity chef restaurants, private pisco distillery tastings, traditional market experiences.

  • Cultural immersion: Private archaeological site visits, traditional craft workshops, indigenous community experiences.

  • Signature luxury moments: Private ceviche masterclasses, pisco tastings in historic haciendas, Amazon ingredient discoveries with expert guides

Journey Essentials

Start:
Lima (LIM), Peru — via São Paulo or Madrid from South Africa
End:
Cusco (CUZ) — return to Lima via domestic flight
Duration:
9–12 Days (customisable)
Best Season:
May – September
Inclusions:
Boutique hotels and luxury lodges, private food guides, fine dining, Andean culinary ceremonies, Machu Picchu experience, domestic flights
Booking Partners:
Aracari, Belmond Peru, Explora Sacred Valley