Multi-Destination Tours of Peru

Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Incan citadel perched on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley, is the ancient wonder highlight of Peru. With multiple ways to explore, either by hiking or boarding a luxury train, it’s off limits to no one and is the central focus of any vacation to Peru.

The Sacred Valley surrounding Machu Picchu is formed of circular agricultural terraces where the Incas experimented with microclimates. Incan ingenuity created the striking salt pans of Maras and the fortress of Ollantaytambo, where massive stone blocks fit together with astonishing precision. Take a private archaeological tour or spend your time exploring the valley on horseback, e-bikes and even zip-line.

Cusco is where your journey begins and ends in this area of Peru. Once the capital of the Incan Empire, it’s a poignant blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial heritage. Massive Incan stonework forms the foundations of colonial buildings, with Spanish churches literally built atop Incan temples. Start your ascent to Machu Picchu here, only after taking time to acclimatize to the altitude in one of our carefully selected boutique hotels in the historic center.

Consistently awarded and recognized for its culinary excellence, Peru's capital, Lima, is a must for any foodie-lovers. This sprawling coastal metropolis is home to three of the top fifty restaurants in the world, like Central and Maido. Add a private food tour to your itinerary, where you’ll venture through the different neighborhoods, tasting each quarter's famous delicacies and indulging in authentic cuisine.

Lima also offers access to coastal adventures, with a raving surf scene, access to paragliding and day trips to the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions, penguins, and countless seabirds congregate on rocky outcrops.

Wildlife and photography enthusiasts alike pair the Galápagos with Machu Picchu for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Home to a number of endemic species, you’ll see marine life and bird life not seen anywhere else in the world. And with its strict conservation laws, many of its islands are classified as national parks.

We recommend the luxury expedition cruises for exploring the islands, where you’ll get the chance to hop off and explore the different islands on foot and swim alongside marine life in the water. Different from large cruise ships, these small luxury ships offer intimate, enriching settings with onboard naturalist experts and personalized service.

The closest you’ll get to visiting another planet without leaving Earth, the Atacama Desert offers landscapes so alien that NASA tests Mars rovers here. Visit the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) with wind-sculpted rock formations resembling lunar terrain, the El Tatio Geysers, erupting at dawn in the freezing high-altitude air, vast salt flats where flamingos feed in unlikely lagoons and some of the world's clearest night skies, making it a premier stargazing destination.

For more urban additions to your itinerary, Chile's capital, Santiago, is the perfect city to regroup after days in remote landscapes. Nestled between the Andes and the coastal range, Santiago is where wine, cuisine and art come together for a stunning cultural display. Explore bustling markets, stay in boutique hotels and dine on Michelin-star menus.