Trip in
Peru
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
October 11 - 19, 2027
8 Nights
Alongside PRIOR cofounder David Prior, explore Peru’s centuries-old textile traditions through intimate, irreplicable encounters. Step inside private homes, studios, and artisan workshops across Lima, Arequipa, and Lake Titicaca to gain firsthand insight into the craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural legacy of Andean textiles.
From an exclusive, director-led visit to the Larco Museum to workshops hosted by master weavers using intricate techniques on backstrap looms, you’ll see the vast world of Peruvian craftsmanship and its heritage through a new lens. The journey culminates at Lake Titicaca, where time with Aymara and Quechua peoples brings to life the endangered traditions that shape the identity of the Andes.
This trip begins in Lima and ends in Lake Titicaca. Please purchase your arrival and departure airfare accordingly.
Trip highlights
Trip highlights
Threads of Peru
Threads of Peru
Explore ancient textile traditions, from families in remote regions keeping centuries-old techniques alive to modern labels working with master artisans. Meet the weavers and their environments—and take home your favorite fashion and art pieces.
Larco Museum, Privately
Larco Museum, Privately
Step inside the 18th-century mansion-cum-museum that’s draped with bougainvillea and immerses you in the lives of Peru’s pre-Columbian peoples. On a private visit with director Ulla Holmquist Pachas, take in the textiles, art, and cultural forces that have shaped Andean civilization over millennia.
Indigenous perspectives
Indigenous perspectives
Engage with Aymara and Quechua cultures through conversations, guided walks, and textile traditions that remain central to daily life around Lake Titicaca. A ceremony, Pago a la Tierra, or Payment to the Earth, is guided by an Aymara spiritual leader and offers perspective on Indigenous relationships to land, ritual, and reciprocity.
Diverse culinary canon
Diverse culinary canon
Open your eyes to hyperlocal facets of Peruvian cuisine, from Lima’s legendary kitchens to the hearty cooking of the altiplano to the bold, chile-laced traditions of Arequipa’s picanterías (literally, spicy shops).
One-of-a-kind stays
One-of-a-kind stays
Accommodations are central to the experience, beginning at Hotel B in Lima’s Barranco district; continuing to two-Michelin Key Cirqa in Arequipa, which is shaped by its volcanic setting; and concluding at modern Titilaka on the shores of the high-mountain lake.
Who this trip is for:
- Those interested in Indigenous cultures and their preservation through craft
- Those who appreciate culture-dense trips
- Those interested in textiles and collecting clothing and design pieces
- Those who have been to Peru’s hotspots already and want to delve deeper
- Designers and decorators—professional, amateur, and everyone in between
- Those interested in exploring the connection between culture and spirituality
Accommodation:
- Hotel B: Originally the summer residence of president Augusto B. Leguía, this Belle Époque villa was built in 1914 by French architect Claude Sahut. Each room is individually designed with a thoughtful mix of vintage and period pieces, lending the space a cozy, lived-in elegance.
- Cirqa: This 11-room boutique hotel occupies a former monastery dating back to 1540—its stone walls among the earliest built by European settlers in the region. The airy, pared-back rooms are a calm counterpoint to the lively streets and markets of Arequipa.
- Titilaka: Set on a quieter shore of the lake, this minimalist hotel combines comfort with eco-forward design. Earth-toned suites feel in step with the surroundings and command wide lake views; the sense of remoteness prevails.
Your hosts:
- David Prior, cofounder and CEO of PRIOR: From a young age, David’s restless imagination and curiosity about the world led him to travel the globe, seeking out and telling the remarkable stories of the people and places he encountered. Drawing on his years living on the road, David created PRIOR as a way to make a “travel magazine come to life,” with journeys and itineraries across the globe inspired by their original editorial.
Deposit/Payment Schedule:
- A 50% nonrefundable deposit is due at booking to reserve your spot.
- Balance due 120 days before the trip start date.
Pricing:
Double Occupancy:$14,985
Single Occupancy:$16,985
Inclusions:
- Accommodations at Hotel B, Cirqa, and Titilaka
- All tours and admission costs throughout the itinerary
- All meals throughout the itinerary unless otherwise stated
- All transportation throughout the itinerary unless otherwise stated
- Gratuities
Exclusions:
- Airfare, except for the internal flight between Lima and Arequipa
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Any visa or travel requirements for entry into Peru
- Travel Insurance
- Other meals and alcoholic beverages not stated in itinerary
Inquiries:
For more information or to reserve your place on this journey, please contact grouptrips@priorworld.com.
Terms and Conditions:
While all efforts are made to provide the itinerary as presented, PRIOR reserves the right to make any changes to the final itinerary deemed necessary or due to reasons beyond our control (change in flights, cancellations, political disturbances,
natural disasters or phenomena, etc.).
For a trip to proceed, a certain number of people must reserve a spot. We will provide confirmation once this number has been reached, and we will suggest international flights and assist in booking airfare accordingly.
If you choose to purchase airfare in advance of final confirmation, please book refundable tickets or obtain travel insurance to avoid additional charges should the final dates change or cancellation occur. (Please note: In the instance of an unforeseen date change or cancellation, your 50% deposit is refundable.)
PRIOR strongly recommends purchasing travel and cancellation insurance. We also recommend purchasing a policy that covers loss of luggage, accidents, sickness, and emergency medical evacuation.
Photographs or video recordings of guests may be used for educational and promotional purposes by PRIOR and a host group or organization.
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
October 11 - 19, 2027
8 Nights
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
Trip in
Peru
October 11 - 19, 2027
8 Nights
Alongside PRIOR cofounder David Prior, explore Peru’s centuries-old textile traditions through intimate, irreplicable encounters. Step inside private homes, studios, and artisan workshops across Lima, Arequipa, and Lake Titicaca to gain firsthand insight into the craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural legacy of Andean textiles.
From an exclusive, director-led visit to the Larco Museum to workshops hosted by master weavers using intricate techniques on backstrap looms, you’ll see the vast world of Peruvian craftsmanship and its heritage through a new lens. The journey culminates at Lake Titicaca, where time with Aymara and Quechua peoples brings to life the endangered traditions that shape the identity of the Andes.
This trip begins in Lima and ends in Lake Titicaca. Please purchase your arrival and departure airfare accordingly.
Trip highlights
Trip highlights
Threads of Peru
Threads of Peru
Explore ancient textile traditions, from families in remote regions keeping centuries-old techniques alive to modern labels working with master artisans. Meet the weavers and their environments—and take home your favorite fashion and art pieces.
Larco Museum, Privately
Larco Museum, Privately
Step inside the 18th-century mansion-cum-museum that’s draped with bougainvillea and immerses you in the lives of Peru’s pre-Columbian peoples. On a private visit with director Ulla Holmquist Pachas, take in the textiles, art, and cultural forces that have shaped Andean civilization over millennia.
Indigenous perspectives
Indigenous perspectives
Engage with Aymara and Quechua cultures through conversations, guided walks, and textile traditions that remain central to daily life around Lake Titicaca. A ceremony, Pago a la Tierra, or Payment to the Earth, is guided by an Aymara spiritual leader and offers perspective on Indigenous relationships to land, ritual, and reciprocity.
Diverse culinary canon
Diverse culinary canon
Open your eyes to hyperlocal facets of Peruvian cuisine, from Lima’s legendary kitchens to the hearty cooking of the altiplano to the bold, chile-laced traditions of Arequipa’s picanterías (literally, spicy shops).
One-of-a-kind stays
One-of-a-kind stays
Accommodations are central to the experience, beginning at Hotel B in Lima’s Barranco district; continuing to two-Michelin Key Cirqa in Arequipa, which is shaped by its volcanic setting; and concluding at modern Titilaka on the shores of the high-mountain lake.
Who this trip is for:
- Those interested in Indigenous cultures and their preservation through craft
- Those who appreciate culture-dense trips
- Those interested in textiles and collecting clothing and design pieces
- Those who have been to Peru’s hotspots already and want to delve deeper
- Designers and decorators—professional, amateur, and everyone in between
- Those interested in exploring the connection between culture and spirituality
Accommodation:
- Hotel B: Originally the summer residence of president Augusto B. Leguía, this Belle Époque villa was built in 1914 by French architect Claude Sahut. Each room is individually designed with a thoughtful mix of vintage and period pieces, lending the space a cozy, lived-in elegance.
- Cirqa: This 11-room boutique hotel occupies a former monastery dating back to 1540—its stone walls among the earliest built by European settlers in the region. The airy, pared-back rooms are a calm counterpoint to the lively streets and markets of Arequipa.
- Titilaka: Set on a quieter shore of the lake, this minimalist hotel combines comfort with eco-forward design. Earth-toned suites feel in step with the surroundings and command wide lake views; the sense of remoteness prevails.
Your hosts:
- David Prior, cofounder and CEO of PRIOR: From a young age, David’s restless imagination and curiosity about the world led him to travel the globe, seeking out and telling the remarkable stories of the people and places he encountered. Drawing on his years living on the road, David created PRIOR as a way to make a “travel magazine come to life,” with journeys and itineraries across the globe inspired by their original editorial.
Deposit/Payment Schedule:
- A 50% nonrefundable deposit is due at booking to reserve your spot.
- Balance due 120 days before the trip start date.
Pricing:
Double Occupancy:$14,985
Single Occupancy:$16,985
Inclusions:
- Accommodations at Hotel B, Cirqa, and Titilaka
- All tours and admission costs throughout the itinerary
- All meals throughout the itinerary unless otherwise stated
- All transportation throughout the itinerary unless otherwise stated
- Gratuities
Exclusions:
- Airfare, except for the internal flight between Lima and Arequipa
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Any visa or travel requirements for entry into Peru
- Travel Insurance
- Other meals and alcoholic beverages not stated in itinerary
Inquiries:
For more information or to reserve your place on this journey, please contact grouptrips@priorworld.com.
Terms and Conditions:
While all efforts are made to provide the itinerary as presented, PRIOR reserves the right to make any changes to the final itinerary deemed necessary or due to reasons beyond our control (change in flights, cancellations, political disturbances,
natural disasters or phenomena, etc.).
For a trip to proceed, a certain number of people must reserve a spot. We will provide confirmation once this number has been reached, and we will suggest international flights and assist in booking airfare accordingly.
If you choose to purchase airfare in advance of final confirmation, please book refundable tickets or obtain travel insurance to avoid additional charges should the final dates change or cancellation occur. (Please note: In the instance of an unforeseen date change or cancellation, your 50% deposit is refundable.)
PRIOR strongly recommends purchasing travel and cancellation insurance. We also recommend purchasing a policy that covers loss of luggage, accidents, sickness, and emergency medical evacuation.
Photographs or video recordings of guests may be used for educational and promotional purposes by PRIOR and a host group or organization.
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
October 11 - 19, 2027
8 Nights
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
Peru’s Textile Traditions with David Prior
Trip in
Peru
October 11 - 19, 2027
8 Nights