8-Nights Signature: Peru's Lima, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Peru's Lima, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
Trace the legacy of the Incas from the coast to the clouds. Explore the Sacred Valley’s fertile lands before uncovering the secrets of Machu Picchu. Through exclusive encounters with local chefs and artisans, experience a land where ancient traditions breathe life into the modern culture of Peru.

Highlights
Join the museum curator for a private look at ancient Peruvian treasures spanning 5,000 years of history, Visit a traditional indigenous weaving community with a National Geographic Explorer, Tour the private home and workshop of a legendary Peruvian sculptor in Barranco, Explore the Lost City of the Incas with an expert guide to uncover its secrets, Taste Peru’s agricultural heritage with a ceremonial tasting of native potatoes

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 22, avg. 16.

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Lima Signature Moment: Museo Larco Tour Led by a Curator, Lima Signature Moment: Women's Weaving Co-Op Textile Experience, Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Nuna Raymi Potato Experience Dinner, Cusco.
Arrival transfer. Private Casa Taller Víctor Delfin Visit & Reception. Cooking Class Welcome Dinner. Internal flight from Lima to Cusco. Pisac Ruins Guided Tour. Farm-to-Table Lunch and Corn Lecture. Cerámicas Seminario Workshop Visit. Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit. Machu Picchu Guided Tour. Maras Salt Mines and Moray Visit. Cusco Orientation Walk. Expert-Led Cusco City Tour and Picnic. Internal flight between Cusco and Lima. Free time to enjoy hotel/lodge amenities. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.