Day 5
Pachamanca, Chicha & Farewell Feast
Bring your Cusco culinary adventure to a magnificent conclusion with the most ceremonial and deeply rooted of all Andean gastronomic experiences. Begin the morning with a chicha de jora tasting and brewery visit, learning about the sacred role of this ancient Inca corn beer in Andean culture, ceremony, and daily life — a tradition stretching back over a thousand years. At midday, gather for the ultimate Andean feast — a traditional Pachamanca, where meats, potatoes, corn, and vegetables are slow-cooked underground using heated volcanic stones in a technique as old as the Inca civilization itself. As the feast draws to a close, take a final stroll through Cusco's vibrant food markets, picking up edible souvenirs — native grains, artisan chocolate, premium pisco, and specialty jungle coffee — to carry the extraordinary flavors of the Andes home with you. With a heart full of memories and a suitcase full of Andean treasures, transfer to Cusco airport for your afternoon departure, taking with you an unforgettable taste of one of the world's great culinary civilizations.