The Flavour Trail: Peru

Day 1 | Arrival in Lima

Arrive in Lima and settle into the elegant Hotel B, a Relais & Châteaux hideaway in the heart of Miraflores. This first evening is about easing into Peru’s culinary capital at your own pace. Whether you choose a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant or let us secure a table at one of the city’s most celebrated kitchens, Lima sets the tone as one of South America’s great food cities — creative, confident and deeply rooted in tradition.

Day 2 | Barranco, One Bite at a Time

This morning is spent exploring Barranco at street level, where Lima’s food culture plays out in everyday cafés, small kitchens and timeworn neighbourhood favourites. Led by Lima-born chef Penelope Alzamora, the walk unfolds naturally, with each stop revealing a different chapter of the district’s culinary story. Taste handcrafted chocolate made from Peruvian cacao, enjoy classic criollo flavours at a traditional sandwich spot, and sample dishes influenced by Lima’s coastal heritage. A stop at a contemporary restaurant offers a modern counterpoint before the experience ends unhurriedly over coffee and house-made sweets. It’s an authentic, locally rooted introduction to one of Lima’s most characterful districts.

The afternoon is free to wander Barranco’s galleries and coastline, or simply relax back at your hotel.

Day 7 | Machu Picchu by Rail

Board the Vistadome Observatory train for a scenic journey to Aguas Calientes, arriving beneath rainforest-covered peaks. This afternoon you explore Machu Picchu with a private guide, uncovering the site’s history and quieter corners before enjoying a tasting lunch at the Sumaq Hotel. As day visitors depart, you check into the Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel beside the ruins, allowing a rare sense of calm as dusk settles over the citadel.