LIMA

WELCOME TO PERU

Today is all about arriving, settling in, and getting ready for the week ahead.

TODAY AT A GLANCE:

ALL DAY | Attendee Arrivals + Airport Transfers

12:00 - 10:00 PM | Tourism Cares Hospitality Desk | AC Lima, Lobby
For those arriving later in the evening, a Tourism Cares staff member will be in the hotel lobby to greet you upon your arrival.

EVENING | Dinner on your own | View local recommendations

OVERNIGHT | AC Lima

GOOD TO KNOW:

Airport transfer is included today.

Take some time to settle in. Tomorrow, we begin exploring meaningful travel in action in Lima and Pachacamac.

LIMA + PACHACAMAC

TODAY'S STORY:

We begin by learning from women entrepreneurs and exploring one of Peru's most significant cultural sites, connecting community enterprise, heritage, and tourism in practice.

** We recommend bringing cash today if you wish to purchase items during the community experience.

TODAY AT A GLANCE:

7:00–8:30 AM | Breakfast | Saladero Restaurant, AC Lima
Hotel Guests only

8:30 AM | Welcome Gathering + Introduction | Insumo Bar, AC Lima

9:30 AM–1:00 PM | SISAN Artisans Association + Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary

Approx. 1-hour transfer

1:00–3:00 PM | Local Lunch | Chaxras Restaurante

Approx. 15-minute transfer

3:00 PM | Transfer to AC Lima

Approx. 1-hour transfer

EVENING | Dinner on your own | View local recommendations

OVERNIGHT | AC Lima

BEFORE YOU GO:

WEAR | Comfortable layers + closed-toe shoes

BRING | Full water bottle, cash and cards for local purchases, small bag, hat, sunglasses + sunscreen

ACCESSIBILITY | Transportation will be provided around Pachacamac, with opportunities to walk and explore select sites. The museum is fully accessible.

INCLUDED | Breakfast, community visit, lunch + transportation

MEET SISAN: The SISAN Artisans Association is a collective of women entrepreneurs creating handmade products inspired by the iconography of the Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary. Learn traditional techniques directly from local artisans and create your own piece inspired by Pachacamac's cultural heritage.

LIMA → SACRED VALLEY

ON THE MOVE

Today we leave Lima, fly to Cusco, and make our way into the Sacred Valley for an afternoon of connection with the travel trade and a welcome evening hosted by PROMPERÚ.

TODAY AT A GLANCE:

Breakfast To Go | Lobby, AC Lima
Hotel guests only

4:15 AM | OPTIONAL Baggage Pickup
Hotel guests may choose to leave their bags outside their room for pickup or bring them to the lobby themselves before departure.

5:15 AM | Prompt departure for Jorge Chávez International Airport | AC Lima, Lobby
All attendees should meet in the lobby with their bags before departure to ensure an on-time departure.

Approx. 1-hour transfer

8:40–10:05 AM | Group Flight to Cusco | Tickets included with registration. Check flight tab for baggage allowances and restrictions.
Attendees will be checked in ahead of time, and tickets will be provided at the airport.

AFTER ARRIVAL | Group Transfer to the Sacred Valley
Approx. 1.5 hour transfer

LUNCH | Parwa Restaurant

3:00 PM | Check-In | Tambo del Inka

4:30–6:30 PM | Meaningful Travel Marketplace + Networking | Ballroom, Tambo del Inka
Dress Code: Business Casual with light jacket suggested
*Please bring cash and a credit card if you would like to purchase items from local artisans during the networking session.

6:30 PM | Transfer to Evening Dinner Reception
Approx. 30 min transfer

7:00 - 9:00 PM | Welcome Reception + Dinner hosted by PROMPERÚ | Hacienda Huayoccari
Dress Code: Business Casual with light jacket suggested

OVERNIGHT | Tambo del Inka

ACCESSIBILITY | Please see Tourism Cares staff if you need assistance with baggage handling or transportation onsite at the airport. There will be limited walking on uneven ground at Parwa and a short walk through Hacienda Huayoccari. All sessions will take place in English.

INCLUDED TODAY:

Breakfast to go for hotel guests only, domestic flight, lunch, networking event, reception + transportation

SACRED VALLEY

TODAY’S STORY

Today, attendees head into the Sacred Valley for one of two hands-on community experiences before coming back together for learning, conversation, and connection.

** We recommend bringing cash today if you wish to purchase items during the community experience.

TODAY AT A GLANCE:

5:30–9:00 AM | Breakfast | Hawa Restaurant, Tambo del Inka
Hotel Guests Only

YOUR COMMUNITY ACTIVITY:

Your activity should have been selected via email. To respect the planning and preparation of our community partners, selections cannot be changed onsite. For questions, see a Tourism Cares staff member.

GROUP 1 | LLAMA PACK PROJECT

8:30 AM | Prompt departure | Tambo del Inka, Lobby
Approx. 30-minute transfer

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Community Experience with snack

Meet local llama farmers and learn about the traditional role of llamas in Andean communities and mountain conservation. Join a scenic mountainside trek alongside llamas and local herders, followed by a shared picnic.

ACTIVITY LEVEL | Most physically active option. 2 km / 1.2-mile easy-to-moderate trek at approximately 10,300–10,630 feet in elevation.

GROUP 2 | PACHAR PUEBLO MURAL PROJECT

9:30 AM | Prompt departure | Tambo del Inka, Lobby Approx. 20-minute transfer

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Pachar Community activity

Explore Pachar's community murals and work alongside Pachar's women artists to help create and paint a new mural.

ACTIVITY LEVEL | No art experience required. Includes a 30-minute walking tour.

1:00 PM | Local Lunch | La Huerta Organica

2:15 PM | Return to Tambo del Inka
Approx. 15-minute transfer

3:30–6:30 PM | Educational Session | Ballroom, Tambo del Inka | See Education tab
Dress Code: Business Casual

6:30 PM | Sponsor Reception hosted by Tourism Cares | Kiri Bar Terrace, Tambo del Inka | Invitation only
Dress Code: Business Casual with light jacket suggested

EVENING | Dinner on your own

OVERNIGHT | Tambo del Inka

BEFORE YOU GO:

WEAR | Comfortable layers + closed-toe shoes

BRING | Full water bottle, cash, small bag, hat, sunglasses + sunscreen

ACCESSIBILITY | See activities for specific details. All sessions will be conducted in English.

INCLUDED | Breakfast, community visit, lunch, education session + transportation

SACRED VALLEY → CUSCO

TODAY’S STORY:

Today is centered on community-led experiences, local traditions, agriculture, reciprocity, and ancestral knowledge before we continue on to Cusco.

** We recommend bringing cash today if you wish to purchase items during the community experience.

TODAY AT A GLANCE:

5:30–8:30 AM | Breakfast | Hawa Restaurant, Tambo del Inka
Hotel Guest Only

6:45 AM | OPTIONAL Baggage Pickup
Hotel guests may choose to leave their bags outside their room for pickup or bring them to the lobby themselves before departure.

8:00 AM | ALL BAGS MUST BE IN THE LOBBY FOR PICKUP
Please note that there is no space for luggage on community transfers. Attendees may bring a small personal bag only.

BREAK INTO COMMUNITY GROUPS | Attendees have been assigned to one of two communities with similar experiences with different communities. Assignments cannot be changed out of respect for community partner planning.

AMARU GROUP:
8:30 AM | Prompt departure | Tambo del Inka, Lobby
Approx. 1.5 hour transfer

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Tierra de los Yachaqs, Amaru | Community visit + lunch |

MISMINAY GROUP:

9:30 AM | Prompt departure | Tambo del Inka, Lobby
Approx. 1.25-hour transfer

10:00 AM –2:00 PM | Misminay | Community visit + lunch | Approx. 1.25-hour transfer

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES | Connect with the living culture of the Andes through a traditional gratitude ceremony to Pachamama and hands-on preparation of pachamanca. Learn about Andean agriculture, reciprocity, local traditions, and ancestral textile practices directly from community members.

LUNCH | Lunch is a traditional pachamanca featuring tamale, guinea pig, potatoes, sweet potato, plantain, meat, and chicken. Substitutions are available based on dietary requirements.

AFTERNOON | Transfers to Cusco |
Approx. 1.5 hours

3:30 PM | Palacio del Inka

EVENING | Dinner on your own | Cusco

OVERNIGHT | Palacio del Inka

BEFORE YOU GO:

WEAR | Comfortable layers + closed-toe shoes

BRING | Full water bottle, cash, small bag, hat, sunglasses + sunscreen

ACCESSIBILITY | Limited walking on uneven ground at communities.

INCLUDED TODAY:

Breakfast for hotel guests, Community visit, lunch + transportation

CUSCO → LIMA

TODAY’S STORY:

We return to Lima today and bring the week together through reflection, learning, connection, and commitments for what comes next.

TODAY AT A GLANCE:

5:00–7:30 AM | Breakfast | Inti Raymi Restaurant, Palacio del Inka
Hotel Guests Only

6:30 AM | OPTIONAL Baggage Pickup
Hotel guests may choose to leave their bags outside their room for pickup or bring them to the lobby themselves before departure.

7:45 AM | ALL BAGS MUST BE IN THE LOBBY FOR PICKUP

8:15 AM | Prompt departure for Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | Placio del Inka, Lobby
Approx. 30 min Transfer

10:45 AM–12:25 PM | Group Flight to Lima | Tickets included with registration. Check flight tab for baggage allowances and restrictions.
Attendees will be checked in ahead of time, and tickets will be provided at the airport.

AFTER ARRIVAL | Group Transfer to AC Lima
Approx. 45 minutes

2:00 PM | Group Lunch | AC Lima
All attendees welcome

3:00 PM | Check-In | AC Lima

3:45 PM | Networking + Education Session | AC Lima, Costa Verde Room
See Education tab for details
Dress Code: Business Casual

7:00 PM | Closing Dinner hosted by Tourism Cares | Insumo Bar, AC Lima
Dress Code: Business Casual

OVERNIGHT | AC Lima

ACCESSIBILITY | Please see Tourism Cares staff if you need assistance with baggage handling or transportation onsite at the airport. All sessions will take place in English.

INCLUDED TODAY:

Breakfast, domestic flight, networking session, lunch, reception + transportation

LIMA + DEPARTURES

UNTIL NEXT TIME!

One last breakfast together, then it's time to head home with new relationships, new ideas, and plenty to carry forward.

6:30–10:00 AM | Breakfast | Saladero Restaurant, AC Lima

ALL DAY | Airport Transfers | Details + timing to be confirmed by Tourism Cares

INCLUDED TODAY:

Breakfast + airport transfer

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN PERU 🇵🇪

The Summit may be ending, but the work continues from here!