Artisans of Leisure, a company that designs private cultural and culinary journeys across more than 60 countries, now offers a nine-day Culinary Tour of Peru. This immersive, food-focused private itinerary explores Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco, showcasing Peru’s rich gastronomic traditions and regional ingredients.
Key experiences on the itinerary include:
- A lecture on the history and evolution of Peruvian cuisine, introducing guests to native ingredients, colonial influences and contemporary trends.
- A private chocolate-making workshop in Cusco that highlights local cacao and traditional production methods.
- A visit to tea plantations near Machu Picchu to learn about regional herbs and infusions.
- A private pachamanca dinner in the Sacred Valley, prepared using the traditional earth-oven technique.
- A pisco tasting and a private lesson in crafting the classic pisco sour, exploring Peru’s national spirit.
- A private ceviche lesson focused on technique, freshness and regional variations of Peru’s iconic seafood dish.
- A hands-on cooking class to learn traditional Peruvian recipes, adapted to different skill levels.
- Private guided visits to Peru’s best markets to discover native produce, spices and street-food specialties.
- A culinary and tasting tour in Lima that samples the capital’s vibrant food scene, from street stalls to fine dining.
- A focused cooking lesson in Nikkei cuisine, the fusion of Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients.
- Behind-the-scenes access to professional Peruvian kitchens, offering insight into how top restaurants operate.
- A visit to the salt evaporation ponds to see traditional salt-harvesting methods.
- A gourmet lunch at a historic hacienda, featuring local produce and regional recipes.
- Arranged reservations at Lima’s top restaurants to experience contemporary Peruvian gastronomy.
The program also includes a scenic journey on the Hiram Bingham train and luxury accommodations throughout the trip. Cooking classes are adaptable to individual ability levels, and tours can be tailored to personal interests. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
This private Culinary Tour of Peru is available year-round. The quoted price is $11,055 per person based on double occupancy; pricing and availability may vary depending on travel dates and specific arrangements.