NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENTS

Palomino Islands & Sea Lion Swim

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM     $130pp     Min. 10ppl

Morning visit to the Palomino Islands. Your excursion includes four islands: 'San Lorenzo', cemetery of sailors and pirates during colonial times and later scientific center for important researchers like Charles Darwin; 'El Fronton', where you will see the old prison; 'Cavinzas', a former guano’s exploitation site, today paradise of pelicans, cormorants and many other birds. Finally, you will reach the 'Palomino' islands refuge, where you can swim in the waters of the Pacific Ocean with playful sea lions.  Tour includes: private transportation, boat tour, entrance fees, wetsuit & lifejacket, snack on board & English-speaking guide.

Welcome Reception

6:30 - 8:30 PM     Included for Attendees & Social Guests

Companion Connections: Cooking Class

9:00 - 12:00 PM     Included for registered Social Guests Only

Group City Tour, Larco Herrera Museum & Dinner

2:30 - 9:30 PM   Included for Attendees & Social Guests

Head downtown and explore the center of Lima and its impressive sights. As you wander through the Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Martin, it is hard not to be intrigued by its diverse architecture. Your guide will introduce you to the city's architectural heritage before heading to Casa Aliaga, the oldest colonial house in Latin America, which is owned by the Aliaga family and their descendants. Francisco Pizarro granted this ancient temple to one of his followers Jeronimo de Aliaga in 1535. It features a series of salons that represent life in Lima in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Next, your visit to the Larco museum will take you on a journey into the legacy of pre-Inca cultures and the context in which they developed. The museum's galleries offer a detailed look at 3,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. Its masterpieces are considered worldwide icons of pre-Columbian art and have been displayed in the world's most renowned museums, and the museum itself is an attraction, as it was built on top of a pre-Inca pyramid from the 7th century.   After the comprehensive introduction to the Peruvian culture you will be introduced to Peruvian gastronomy at a delicious and relaxing dinner at Café del Museo.  Tour includes: transportation, entrance fees, 3-course dinner & English-speaking guide.

Barranco Area Walking Tour

2:00 - 5:00 PM    $50pp     Min. 15ppl

The district of Barranco may be the smallest of Lima’s 43 neighborhoods, but it is certainly one of its most prominent and romantic. Barranco has long been the epicenter of Lima’s cultural elite, attracting artists; writers; designers and photographers for many generations, with its bohemian heyday coming during the 1960s and 70s. The area is well-known for its selection of fantastic local eateries, ice cream and cozy coffee shops. Visit charming boutiques, awash with traditional handmade garments and jewelry, ornaments and pottery from all over Peru, before heading to the 'Bridge of Sighs' which connects Barranco’s two main parks and offers fantastic views of the district and nearby 19th century chapel. The beauty of this walk is as much in the absorbing of cultural heritage, style and artistic flair as it is the individually significant sites themselves.  Tour includes: transportation, coffee, ice cream & English-speaking guide

Paso Horse Show & Lunch

12:00 - 4:00 PM    $130pp     Min. 15ppl

Enjoy a delicious lunch of native cuisine in a hacienda and landscaped grounds for Peruvian Paso Horses. Located in Lurin Valley, a 30-minute drive from Lima, the Hacienda Los Ficus offers a tour of the stables, an introduction of its history and performance of the Paso Horse. Paso horses, a symbol of pride for Peruvians and a national heritage, are a natural breed of horses that walk with a unique gait. The Paso Horse is widely regarded as the best saddle horse due to its incredible smooth ride - don’t miss your chance to ride on this 400 year old breed!  Lunch includes grilled chicken with a variety of salads (with fresh produce from the haciendas garden), three side options (beans, rice and potatoes), a Pisco sour, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert.  Tour includes: transportation, admission to Paso show, lunch & English-speaking guide.

Group Dinner: Huaca Pucllana Ruins

5:00 - 9:30 PM   Included for Attendees & Social Guests

Visit and explore Huaca Pucllana (wah-kah pook-yan-ah) an impressive archaeological site standing out among modern constructions in downtown Lima. The sacred pyramid, made from small handmade bricks, was built by the original inhabitants of Lima in the 5th century. You will tour its ceremonial and administrative areas as well as its small museum, and enjoy a panoramic view from the 72-foot high pyramid top.  Afterwards, we will head to the adjacent La Huaca Restaurant for a wonderful farewell buffet dinner set in the archaeological complex of Huaca Pucllana - the main dining room, featuring a mix of rustic colonial and minimalist décor, is a cozy place to dine and the best spot for superb evening views of the illuminated pyramid from the covered outdoor terrace.  Join us for our final farewell Peruvian dinner in an amazing historic location as we celebrate our time in Lima together before heading home.  Includes: transportation, admission to Huaca Pucllana ruins and museum, dinner, entertainment & English-speaking guide.