Tastes of Peru's Delectable Cuisine Tour

What to expect on this itinerary
Taste-test your way through Peru's most delectable cuisine during this 7-day adventure. Gaze over Lima's iridescent waters, and crunch into the intoxicating seafood medley that is known as ceviche. Venture beyond the city for an illustrious wine tasting experience in Catapalla. Your Peruvian adventure will culminate in a jaw-dropping expedition to the UNESCO World Heritage Site ruins of Machu Picchu, where you will be provided with the opportunity to sample authentic cuy.
Customizable Itinerary
Lima - Sunset Dinner with Ocean Views
Upon your arrival, you will meet your expert guide, who will transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. Shortly, you will arrive at your luxurious accommodation in the prestigious neighborhood of Miraflores. You can enjoy a few hours of relaxation as you settle into your suite that will be complete with a private balcony. Then, as the sun begins to set, you can venture into the city to enjoy your first dinner in Peru along the shoreline. You can choose from a variety of restaurants, each offering beautiful displays of some of Peru's most prized dishes, including ceviche.
What's Included:
Lima - Ceviche Cooking Class
Lima - Pisco Sour Tasting
Paracas - Scenic Cruise to Islas Ballestas
Catapalla - Wine Tasting and Tour
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu UNESCO Ruins via Cusco
Aguas Calientes - Departure
Trip Highlights
- Sink your teeth into the flavorful crunch of ceviche during a private cooking class and gaze upon Lima's sparkling horizon
- Traverse the opulent halls of Lima's historic Basilica of San Francisco and relax beneath the shady palm trees in the Plaza de Armas
- Sip on Peru's renowned pisco sour during a private tasting and explore the vibrant street art in Peru's Barranco District
- Venture on an illustrious cruise to Paracas and enjoy a romantic, beachside dinner
- Journey to Catapalla for an exquisite wine tasting event and tour an artisanal winery
- Wind along the cobbled streets of Cusco's downtown and sample delicious and freshly squeezed juices
- Tantalize your taste buds with an authentic cuy dinner before boarding a luxury train to the famed ruins of Machu Picchu
Starting Price
$2,300 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Verified Traveler Reviews
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Zicasso's travel specialist was spectacular in every way. From the inception of communication and planning, through arranging for all of our tickets, hotels, transport, and amazing dining experiences, to the incredible support and guides we enjoyed along the way... they were outstanding and we received five-star service.
We were a demanding group of 13, ranging in ages from 17 to over 60, and we all had an absolute blast! We had an absolutely amazing trip. The Lares Trail and Machu Picchu (and our climb up Huayna Picchu) are by far some of the most memorable experiences we've ever had.
Our guide and driver were awesome... kind, professional, and accommodating, and our guide especially was very knowledgeable, with so much respect and love for the surrounding nature and culture.
Our travel specialist was timely, attentive, and responsive to all of our requests, and helped us collectively achieve one of the greatest vacations we have ever experienced.
They were 100% accurate in terms of how to prepare us for the altitude and allow us enough time to acclimatize in Cusco (and with a great, long, mountain bike ride at high elevation). Our specialist provided excellent recommendations for how to fill some additional time in Cusco while we acclimated. We loved touring Cusco itself, and seeing Sacsayhuaman, several spots in the Sacred Valley, and the Maras Salt Mines were all unforgettable experiences. We also loved the hotel she had us at in Cusco. It was a great spot to be able to explore the city on our own time.
After seeing all of the coordination, especially for the Lares Trail and Machu Picchu, we're so relieved we chose to go through Zicasso for this trip and were connected with our travel specialist and her company. Everything was well planned and thought out, and if anything was not right, they sought to immediately correct it. Our guide was on top of every detail and it was great knowing our agent was just a text or phone call away.
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My adult daughter and I had the most wonderful trip planned by Zicasso's travel company. Their team was exceptional; educational, on time, and just a pleasure to be with. Our itinerary was just what we were looking for. From Lima to the Amazon Rainforest, Cusco, and ending with Machu Picchu, it was well planned and well executed. We have memories that will last us forever.
Our travel specialist was a pleasure to work with. She listened to our thoughts and improved our experience with her great knowledge of the country, cities, and historical sites we wanted to visit. The travel company exceeded our expectations on every level. Thank you to our specialist and the team she assembled. We now have fantastic memories that will last us forever!
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We had excellent guides and hotels throughout our trip. Zicasso’s trip planner helped develop an itinerary that fit our interests perfectly. We enjoyed our time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lima.
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We discovered our travel company through Zicasso and had an incredible experience planning and executing our trip to Peru. This was our first journey to South America and, since we don’t speak Spanish, we decided to work with a travel agent for this trip. Having planned all our travels around the world on our own, we were initially hesitant to entrust someone else with such an important task. However, our agent exceeded our expectations and made the entire process seamless and enjoyable.
From the very beginning – five months before our trip – our agent was a pleasure to work with. She was prompt, responsive, and attentive to our aspirations for the trip. After discussing the types of activities we wanted to include, she crafted a comprehensive itinerary filled with diverse and exciting options. Together, we refined the plans through a few iterations until we arrived at the perfect itinerary for our dream vacation.
Our two-week adventure in Peru was nothing short of amazing, taking us through the Amazon rainforest, the cultural heart of the Inca civilization in Cusco, the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain, the tranquil beauty of Lake Titicaca and the floating islands in Puno, and the vibrant coastlines of Lima and Huacachina, where we experienced sandboarding and a flight over the Nazca Lines.
Throughout the trip, our agent stayed in constant communication, providing detailed updates and guidance for each day’s activities. Every guide she arranged for us was a local expert with deep knowledge of the region’s history, architecture, and culture, which added immense value to our experience.
Even when we encountered a minor hiccup with one of the tours, our agent handled it promptly and professionally, resolving the issue without hesitation or resistance. Her dedication and attention to detail ensured our trip was smooth and stress-free.
Thanks to our agent and her incredible network of guides, we had a phenomenal experience in Peru. We highly recommend visiting this beautiful country and entrusting our tour company with your travel plans. Without a doubt, we would work with our agent for future adventures!
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We (me and my husband) took our seven-year-old to visit Machu Picchu and the Galápagos for two weeks. The trip was initially booked through Zicasso, who then referred us to our travel agent, who fine-tuned our itinerary to make all three of us happy, and it was great. We had nothing to worry about. Once we landed in Lima, the rest was like autopilot. Our drivers were ready, the hotels were amazing, and the food was awesome. They even helped us check in bags at the airports and printed our boarding passes for us since we didn’t speak much Spanish.
My son had a blast in the Galápagos. His eyes got so big, once he got to officially snorkel, after seeing all those beautiful animals underwater. He loves nature and he got to go hiking and see all kinds of animals every day. Altitude sickness was real in Machu Picchu, but a little water and a little rest fixed it.
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