Luxury Peru Adventure
14 days from £9,300 pp
Luxury travel in Peru means some of South America’s finest places to stay, and our Luxury Peru Adventure brings them together in a 14-day tailor-made luxury adventure to Peru: a boutique hotel in Lima’s Barranco district, a suite on the Delfin III Amazon river cruise, Sol y Luna in the Sacred Valley, Inkaterra at the foot of Machu Picchu and a colonial mansion in Cusco. Prices start from £9,300 per person, including flights within Peru, private guides and transfers, the first-class train to Machu Picchu and full board on the Amazon cruise. Expect private experiences throughout, from cooking with a chef in her Lima home to an after-dark visit to Cusco’s Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
Trip Highlights
- Cruise the Peruvian Amazon in a suite aboard Delfin III
- Stay at Sol y Luna in the Sacred Valley and Inkaterra at Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu twice with a private guide, travelling by first-class train
- Cook with a chef in her Lima home and with Mamá Seledonia in Cusco
Our Expert Tip
”Entrance to Machu Picchu offers three main circuits. For the best overall experience, we recommend either Circuit 2 (Inka City Circuit) or Circuit 3 (Royalty Circuit)”
Scarlett, Peru Expert
Luxury Peru Itinerary: Day by Day
Day 1 – 2: Lima
Begin in Lima’s artistic Barranco district, with two nights at Hotel B, a restored early-20th-century mansion filled with contemporary art. On your full day, chef Penélope welcomes you into her home: shop with her for ingredients at a local market, then cook and eat together, hearing about Lima’s food traditions from an insider (not available on Sundays, so we plan around it).
Day 3-5: The Amazon
Fly to Iquitos and transfer to the river port of Nauta to board the Delfin III, your home for three nights in a corner suite with wide views over the water. Each day, the naturalist guides take you out by skiff and kayak and on forest walks in search of pink river dolphins, monkeys, sloths and hundreds of bird species, before evenings of fine dining on board. All meals are included.
Day 6-8: The Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and continue down into the Sacred Valley for three nights in a casita at Sol y Luna, set in gardens beneath the mountains. With a private guide, explore the terraced fortress of Ollantaytambo, then head off the usual route to the little-visited ruins of Pumamarka and the Choquechaka Conservation Area, where you’ll learn how the native Andean forests are protected, before a traditional lunch. Next day, spend time with the Misminay community, choosing the activities that interest you most, from weaving and adobe brick-making to farming and cooking.
Day 9: Machu Picchu
Board the first-class train at Ollantaytambo for the journey down the Urubamba gorge to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus up for a private guided visit to Machu Picchu. Spend the night at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar, set in its own cloud forest gardens at the foot of the mountain, with dinner included.
Day 10-13: Cusco
Next morning, head back up for a second private visit at a slower pace, then take the train back towards Cusco for four nights at Inkaterra La Casona, a colonial mansion just off the Plaza de Armas. A full day with a private guide combines the city’s highlights with a cooking class at Mamá Seledonia, a kitchen that trains and employs single mothers from low-income communities: shop for ingredients at a local market, then cook and taste together. One evening, take a private after-dark tour of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Casa Cabrera, where some of the 400 pieces on display are around 3,000 years old. Keep your final day free to explore at your own pace.
Day 14: Depart
Transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima and on home. Want to add Lake Titicaca? Ask our experts about extending your trip to the lake.
When to Go
Best time for a luxury Peru holiday
The best time for this trip is May to September, the dry season in the Andes, with sunny days in the Sacred Valley and clear views at Machu Picchu. April and October are good shoulder months. The Amazon can be visited all year: from December to May the high water lets you explore flooded forest by skiff, and from June to November the lower water opens up more forest trails.
Includes
- All accommodation
- Excursions
- Transport
- Private guides
Excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa cost
- Tips
Why Book With Travel Differently
Passionate and experienced
- Each member of the team has over a decade of experience in the industry
- Our 5* client reviews reflect our service & standards
- We are a fully independent & owner-run tour operator
- Our holidays include full financial protection & ATOL coverage
- We are destination experts, ensuring authentic & reliable advice
Committed and Responsible
Tailor-made and Personal
- No two trips are the same, our holidays are 100% bespoke
- We design personal, genuine cultural connections & experiences
- From planning to travel, you’ll have one dedicated point of contact
- Our support is available around the clock during your holiday
- We take care of the details, so you don’t have to
Need More Inspiration?
Want to combine multi-countries, take less flights, or include a hike in Patagonia? Thinking of a longer sabbatical holiday, or staying in some luxury yurts? It’s all possible; all our holidays are tailor-made with a focus on responsible travel. Take a look at more ideas below, and contact our experts.
