Cuzco and Machu Picchu
Peru’s Inca heartland is a must on any Peru itinerary and includes the captivating colonial town of Cuzco, which acts as a great base for visiting the breathtaking Machu Picchu ruins and the Sacred Valley. The areas cultural richness continues to charm visitors and is an unforgettable and magical experience. Cuzco is the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and is one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Peru, with a deep-rooted Indian culture. Explore the nearby archaeological remains of Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo and the picturesque market towns of Pisaq, Calca and Yucay, which still preserve many ancient traditions and ways of life. The awe-inspiring ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu has an incredible location set on a high mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley and is the most iconic symbol of the Inca Empire. The site can be reached by train or for the more adventurous, the Inca Trail trek.Suggested itineraries
Coast to Coast - Peru, Bolivia & Brazil
A grand journey from west to east, taking in some of the finest sights of South America and staying at many exclusive properties.
A grand journey from west to east, taking in some of the finest sights of South America and staying at many exclusive properties.
Incas and Iguanas - Galapagos & Peru
Sail in style around the enchanting Galapagos Islands, come face to face with rare flora and fauna and explore Peru’s ancient Inca heartland and the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu.
Sail in style around the enchanting Galapagos Islands, come face to face with rare flora and fauna and explore Peru’s ancient Inca heartland and the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu.
Peru in Style
The ultimate Peruvian adventure - from the Colca Canyon and Machu Picchu to the Amazon basin, staying at the most exclusive properties.
The ultimate Peruvian adventure - from the Colca Canyon and Machu Picchu to the Amazon basin, staying at the most exclusive properties.
Properties
Casa San Blas (Boutique Hotel)
Casa San Blas is a restored 18th century colonial style house, made into a boutique hotel, located in the historic artisan’s quarter, just two blocks from the main square.
Casa San Blas is a restored 18th century colonial style house, made into a boutique hotel, located in the historic artisan’s quarter, just two blocks from the main square.
Hotel Monasterio (Boutique Hotel)
A beautiful 16th Century converted monastery in colonial Cuzco, within easy reach of the ’Lost City’ of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
A beautiful 16th Century converted monastery in colonial Cuzco, within easy reach of the ’Lost City’ of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Hotel Sol y Luna (Boutique Hotel)
Charming property in Peru’s magical Sacred valley, near spectacular Inca ruins.
Charming property in Peru’s magical Sacred valley, near spectacular Inca ruins.
La Casona (Boutique Hotel)
Exclusive eleven-suite boutique hotel set in an exquisite 16th-century mansion in the historical heart of Cusco.
Exclusive eleven-suite boutique hotel set in an exquisite 16th-century mansion in the historical heart of Cusco.
Libertador Palacio del Inka (Classic Hotel)
Converted mansion in the centre of Cuzco occupying the “Casa de los Cuatro Bustos", where Francisco Pizarro, the first Spanish governor of Peru used to live.
Converted mansion in the centre of Cuzco occupying the “Casa de los Cuatro Bustos", where Francisco Pizarro, the first Spanish governor of Peru used to live.
Machu Picchu Pueblo (Classic Hotel)
A rustic boutique style hotel surrounded by cloud forest near the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu.
A rustic boutique style hotel surrounded by cloud forest near the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu.
Novotel (Classic Hotel)
Charming hotel located in the heart of the historic centre of Cuzco, close to the Plaza De Armas, the Cathedral and the Koricancha Temple.
Charming hotel located in the heart of the historic centre of Cuzco, close to the Plaza De Armas, the Cathedral and the Koricancha Temple.
Sanctuary Lodge (Luxury Hotel)
The only hotel located within the very sanctuary of Machu Picchu, with unrivalled views of the ruins and the beautiful Urubamba valley.
The only hotel located within the very sanctuary of Machu Picchu, with unrivalled views of the ruins and the beautiful Urubamba valley.
Sumaq Machu Picchu (Classic Hotel)
The Sumaq Hotel is ideally located at the foot of the hill leading to the spectacular Machu Picchu ruins.
The Sumaq Hotel is ideally located at the foot of the hill leading to the spectacular Machu Picchu ruins.
Urubamba Villas (Guesthouse)
Private Andean-style villas built of adobe, exquisitely decorated with local crafts and antiques, situated in a quaint hamlet in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Private Andean-style villas built of adobe, exquisitely decorated with local crafts and antiques, situated in a quaint hamlet in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.