Join us for an enriching journey to Lima, Peru, where you will immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. From exploring the historic city center and the artistic Barranco district to indulging in a culinary cooking class and visiting the renowned Larco Museum, this trip offers a perfect blend of learning and leisure. The adventure will include a brief stay in Paracas, a charming seaside town, an exciting boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, and some leisure time by the coast.
Lima Airport to Hotel and return
5* Intercontinental Real Miralflores, Standard Room & Breakfast
On all tours
Lunch included, 1 x bottled water and 1 x soft drink
Participatory starter course, sit down for main course and 1 glass wine included
Lunch Included, 1 x bottled water and 1 soft drink
Dinner Included, 1 x bottled water and 1 x soft drink
Lima Hotel to Hotel Paracus
1 x Botted water and 1 x Soda
5* Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Standard Room & Breakfast
2 Hours
Day 2. at Hotel Paracas
Hotel Paracas to Lima Airport
On check out from Hotel Paracas
Guides, drivers, porters at airports and hotels
At hotels and airports
Not listed
Airport Arrival & Transfer
Upon arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, you will be greeted and assisted to your waiting coach.
Hotel Check-In
Check into the 5* Intercontinental Real Miraflores for a 4-night stay.
Day & Evening
After checking in the rest of the day and evening is at your leisure
Meals (B & L)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Lima Historic City Tour
This morning, the group will explore Lima’s historic heart — a city that once ruled over the Spanish colonies of South America. The visit begins at the Palace of Justice and the Congress of the Republic, architectural symbols of Peru’s republican era. (Please note that access to these sites is subject to official availability.)
You will then head to the Plaza Mayor, founded in 1535, where the grandeur of the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the traditional wooden balconies evoke the elegance of the “City of Kings.” Walking its plazas and arcades reveals the city’s layered past, where time seems to stand still between carved stone and baroque façades.
Casa Aliaga Mansion: Your morning continues with a visit to Casa Aliaga. This 16th-century mansion has remained in the same family for seventeen generations — a living witness to Lima’s colonial past.
Lunch: The visit will conclude with a wonderful Welcome Lunch in its elegant dining room, where history and hospitality come together in one of Lima’s most remarkable settings.
Barranco Shopping District Tour and Leisure Shopping Time: In the afternoon, you will explore Barranco, Lima’s most bohemian and creative district. Once the seaside retreat of Lima’s aristocracy, its colorful streets are lined today with restored mansions that house galleries, ateliers, and concept stores celebrating Peruvian creativity.
Your walk will take you through quiet lanes and leafy plazas, discovering pieces that blend tradition with contemporary design — from handcrafted jewelry and textiles to ceramics and fashion infused with local artistry. Along the way, we’ll meet the city’s creative pulse and feel the effortless charm that makes Barranco Lima’s artistic soul.
This experience is more than a shopping tour — it’s an immersion into the design, color, and craftsmanship that define modern Peru.
The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to continue shopping.
Evening and Dinner at Leisure
Day At Leisure
Today is dedicated to exploring Lima on your own.
or
Optional Local Farmers Market visit and Culinary Adventure in the Barranco district (additional cost of $260 applies). Please see the add-on description
** Please note that selecting this tour will replace your scheduled leisure day.
Evening Culinary Observation Cooking Class & Dinner
Depart from the hotel to Pecados Capitales and enjoy a participatory cooking class on Pisco Sour and Ceviche, a sit-down main course, and a glass of wine.
Conference
The morning will be dedicated to a private conference session held at the hotel, in a setting designed to encourage dialogue and creativity.
Lunch
At the end of the half-day session, enjoy lunch in the hotel with your traveling companions.
Larco Museum
Later, we will head to the Pueblo Libre neighborhood, where the Museo Larco awaits within an 18th-century mansion surrounded by vibrant bougainvillea gardens. Enjoy a private visit to its galleries.
Museo Larco’s collection spans more than five millennia of history — from exquisite gold and silver ornaments to ceramics that reveal the imagination, artistry, and spiritual depth of Peru’s ancient civilizations.
Dinner
This evening you will enjoy dinner as a group at Huaca Pucllana, where contemporary Peruvian cuisine is served beside a magnificent pre-Inca pyramid.
Check Out
Check out of your Lima hotel and depart for a two-night stay on Peru’s southern coast. Traveling in private transport with an experienced guide, we will uncover both landscapes and stories on the road to Paracas.
Lunch on route
On the way, we pause for lunch at Hacienda San José, a 17th-century colonial estate that today stands as an important landmark of Afro-Peruvian culture. Once a center of agricultural production, the hacienda has been transformed into a space that honors the vibrant traditions, music, and cuisine of Afro-Peruvian communities. Its courtyards and restored halls preserve centuries of history, while the surrounding landscapes offer a serene setting for a regional meal. This visit is an opportunity to connect with a lesser-known but fundamental chapter of Peru’s identity — one that celebrates resilience, creativity, and the enduring contributions of Afro-Peruvian culture to the nation’s soul.
We then continue to Paracas and settle into La Hacienda Bahía Paracas, a seaside resort overlooking the bay.
Check-In
On arrival check into 5 * Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Colection Resort, for a two (2) night stay.
Ballestas 2 Hour Boat Tour
The day begins with an unforgettable journey across one of Peru’s most beautiful bays. Boarding our boat in Paracas, we set out toward the Ballestas Islands, a protected marine sanctuary renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity.
On the way, we pass the enigmatic geoglyph known as El Candelabro. Etched into the coastal hillside and measuring more than 180 meters, its mysterious origins are often compared to the Nazca Lines.
As we draw closer to the islands, the spectacle intensifies: thousands of seabirds — Peruvian boobies, cormorants, pelicans — fill the skies in dazzling formations, while sea lions lounge on rocky outcrops or swim playfully around our boat. Immersed in these sounds and movements, we experience one of South America’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.
Day and Evening at Leisure
Lunch and Dinner are included on this day.
Check Out & Transfer to Lima Airport
Your stay in Peru comes to an end. Check out and board your waiting coach for your transfer to Lima International Airport, where you will depart for the USA. For travelers who have registered for the post-extension trip, please refer to the post-extension itinerary for further details.
Lunch
The hotel will provide a boxed lunch for your journey back to Lima.
