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Peru Through Art

Lima & Cusco 6 days / 5 nights
Multi-destination
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A six-day cultural circuit between Lima and Cusco, built around Peru's art, craft and pre-Columbian heritage.

In Lima, the programme visits the Museo Larco, set in a colonial mansion, with its collection of pre-Columbian gold and silver and its erotic-ceramics gallery, and the artistic district of Barranco with the Puente de los Suspiros. In Cusco, hands-on experiences include a chocolate-making workshop at the Chocomuseo and a Pucara bull painting workshop, alongside a city tour through the San Pedro Market and the Qorikancha. The circuit also includes a guided visit to Machu Picchu, reached by train via Aguas Calientes. Accommodation is offered across categories from economy to deluxe.

Highlights

Museo Larco, with pre-Columbian gold and silver and its erotic-ceramics collection
Barranco and the Puente de los Suspiros (1876)
Chocolate-making workshop at the Cusco Chocomuseo
Machu Picchu by train via Aguas Calientes
Cusco city tour ending at the Qorikancha
Pucara bull painting workshop

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

Arrival in Lima. Meeting and assistance, and transfer to the hotel.
Day2

Day 2: Museo Larco and Barranco (half day)

Half-day visit to the Museo Larco, set in a colonial mansion surrounded by gardens, home to an outstanding collection of pre-Columbian gold and silver from Peru and its well-known collection of erotic ceramics. Afterwards, a walk through Barranco, Lima's artistic and bohemian district, with the Puente de los Suspiros, built in 1876.
Day3

Day 3: Lima - Cusco and the Chocomuseo

Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco, the imperial city. A flight arriving around 11:00 is recommended to allow time before the afternoon activities. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, a visit to the Chocomuseo, following the chocolate-making process from cacao grown in the Peruvian jungle to the finished product, with the chance to make your own chocolates (120 g) using dark or milk chocolate.
Day4

Day 4: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Transfer to the station for the train to Aguas Calientes, through Andean landscapes. From there, an ascent by bus to the Machu Picchu citadel, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Time to explore its precincts and lanes. Descent to Aguas Calientes for lunch and, at the appointed time, return by train to Cusco.
Day5

Day 5: 'Encounter of Two Worlds' city tour and Pucara bull workshop

The tour begins at the San Pedro Market, with Andean and European produce, and continues along the main streets, where Inca foundations combine with colonial architecture. It ends at the Qorikancha, the former Temple of the Sun on which the Santo Domingo convent was built. In the afternoon, a Pucara bull painting workshop, decorating a clay ceramic piece with all materials and guidance, learning about Cusco craft.
Day6

Day 6: Departure from Cusco

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima.

Suggested hotels

Arawi Miraflores Express
Standard
Lima

Economy category in Lima (2 nights).

Britania Miraflores
Standard
Lima

Economy category in Lima (2 nights).

Mabey Cusco
Standard
Cusco

Economy category in Cusco (3 nights).

Prisma Hotel
Standard
Cusco

Economy category in Cusco (3 nights).

Dazzler Miraflores
Superior
Lima

First class category in Lima (2 nights).

Jose Antonio Lima Miraflores
Superior
Lima

First class category in Lima (2 nights).

La Hacienda Cusco
Superior
Cusco

First class category in Cusco (3 nights).

Jose Antonio Cusco
Superior
Cusco

First class category in Cusco (3 nights).

El Pardo DoubleTree By Hilton
Luxury
Lima

Deluxe category in Lima (2 nights).

Pullman Miraflores
Luxury
Lima

Deluxe category in Lima (2 nights).

Aranwa Cusco
Luxury
Cusco

Deluxe category in Cusco (3 nights).

Casa Andina Premium Cusco (Suite)
Luxury
Cusco

Deluxe category in Cusco (3 nights).

Essential, Premium and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.

What's included

Included: Accommodation for 5 nights in the listed hotels or similar (2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco), with daily breakfast
Included: Private airport, inter-city and departure transfers as per the programme
Included: Private half-day visit to the Museo Larco and Barranco in Lima
Included: Chocolate-making workshop at the Cusco Chocomuseo
Included: Full-day guided visit to Machu Picchu by Expedition or Voyager train, with lunch, including hotel - station - hotel transfers
Included: Half-day 'Encounter of Two Worlds' Cusco city tour
Included: Pucara bull painting workshop in Cusco

What's not included

Not included: International and domestic airfare
Not included: National and international airport taxes
Not included: Early check-in and late check-out
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Drinks not included with the lunches
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Personal expenses and anything not expressly mentioned as included

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

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How is a booking confirmed?

Most bookings are confirmed immediately and the voucher is emailed within minutes. When a service shows “In process”, RUMBO LIBRE is confirming final availability with the receptive operator at destination — usually within 24 to 48 business hours.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.