Peru
Peru Textile Tour
Unravel the rich tradition of textiles in Peru.
Best time to travel
Year-Round
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon, Solo Travel
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Price from
$8400
per person
Peru’s textile tradition stretches back more than 10,000 years, shaping identity, ceremony, and artistry from the coast to the Andes. This journey traces that lineage, from ancient weaving communities in the Sacred Valley to contemporary designers reinventing heritage techniques today.
Begin in Huayoccari, where master weaver Nilda Callañaupa and her community preserve ancestral Andean methods of spinning, dyeing, and weaving. Continue to Machu Picchu and Cusco, where Inca history and Colonial architecture deepen your understanding of Peru’s cultural landscape. Along the way, visit the Sulca Textile House Museum to learn about Wari-inspired textile traditions passed down through generations.
Your final days in Lima dive into Peru’s modern fashion scene, meeting designers whose work bridges tradition and innovation, and exploring one-of-a-kind ateliers producing pieces rooted in sustainable craft. A visit with renowned textile artist Máximo Laura reveals how contemporary art can honor ancient technique.
This is Peru told through thread, past, present, and future woven into one journey.
Highlights
- Meet master weaver Nilda Callañaupa and witness ancestral Andean weaving techniques in the Sacred Valley.
- Witness some of the most authentic textile techniques during a demonstration by local weavers high in the Andes.
- Travel by Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore the ancient citadel with an expert guide.
- Visit the Sulca Textile House Museum to learn about Wari-inspired textile traditions passed through generations.
- Discover Cusco’s art, museums, convents, and archaeological sites on an intimate, specialist-led tour.
- Discover Cusco’s art, museums, convents, and archaeological sites on an intimate, specialist-led tour.
Daily Summary
Peru Textile Tour
Unravel the rich tradition of textiles in Peru.
7 Days / 6 Nights
Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Lima
Arrive in Lima to a warm Aracari welcome and transfer to your boutique hotel in Barranco. Depending on arrival time, enjoy dinner at one of the city’s acclaimed restaurants for a perfect introduction to Peru.
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Day 2
To Cusco & Weaving Traditions in Huayoccari
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and continue to Huayoccari for a private textile encounter with Nilda Callañaupa and her team of weavers. Witness ancestral spinning, dyeing, and loom work before settling into your Sacred Valley eco-retreat.
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Day 3
Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Board the Vistadome to Aguas Calientes and ascend to Machu Picchu for an afternoon exploration with your expert guide. Walk among terraces and temples before overnighting near the citadel.
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Day 4
Machu Picchu at Dawn & Sulca Textile Museum
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Return to Machu Picchu at sunrise with the option to hike Huayna Picchu. Travel back toward Cusco, stopping for a private visit to the Sulca Textile House Museum to learn about Wari-inspired textile heritage.
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Day 5
Cusco’s Art, Museums & Hidden Corners
Cusco
Discover Cusco’s artistic and architectural heritage with a specialist, visiting intimate museums, colonial houses, convents, and archaeological sites away from the crowds. Enjoy dinner tonight at Cicciolina.
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Day 6
Lima’s Designers & Dinner at Central
Cusco - Lima
Fly to Lima and explore the city’s creative scene through private visits to ateliers, galleries, and textile-focused studios. Meet leading designers before ending the day with an unforgettable dinner at Central.
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Day 7
Visit with Máximo Laura & Departure
Lima
Spend your final morning with textile artist Máximo Laura, touring his workshop and learning how ancestral techniques inform his contemporary masterpieces. Transfer to Lima Airport for your international flight.
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