The 3 Most Exclusive Luxury Peru Vacations

M/V Aria, Luxury Amazon River Cruises in Peru

Peru is a fascinating destination that is full of beautiful Inca ruins, pre-Columbian archaeological sites, vast national parks, fantastic hiking opportunities and a flourishing culinary scene. Furthermore, luxury travel to Peru has never been better. In the last 5 years a wealth of new luxury hotel properties and services have become available, rivaling the best of South America. But with so many things to see and do, what are the 3 most exclusive luxury Peru vacations available? Paul Jones a luxury Peru travel expert takes a closer look.

Before I traveled to Peru (a few years ago now!) I certainly didn't know very much about the country. I had learnt a few snippets of information from things that I had read, experiences re-told by friends etc., but on the whole not a great deal. Truth be told, I thought I was heading to a developing country, a place with pretty poor food, perhaps some poverty and a place that didn't really standout above any of its other neighbouring countries. Well, I couldn't have been further from the truth!

The fact of the matter is, is that when you pull all of Peru’s luxury offerings together; there is the possibility to create a whole range of exclusive luxury Peru vacations that can rival any other country in the world. If you are thinking about planning luxury travel to Peru, here is my choice for the 3 most exclusive luxury Peru vacations that you might want to consider.

Amazon Jungle and Machu Picchu 

No luxury Peru vacation is complete without a trip to the Amazon Jungle. The Southern jungles of Peru are considered to have the greatest bio-diversity of any region anywhere in the world. The Tambopata National Park, a 50 minutes flight from Cusco is the easiest way to get up-close and personal with Peru's Amazon Jungle. The Reserva Amazonica lodge by Inkaterra is a leading luxury lodge located in the heart of the Amazon Jungle. It features luxury accommodations, a gourmet restaurant, spa facilities and some of the best naturalist guides in the area. After visiting the Jungle you travel on to the heartland of the Inca Empire, where you can enjoy visits to the Inca archaeological sites of Cusco, Pisac and Ollantaytambo before visiting the jewel in the crown – Machu Picchu. See our Luxury Amazon Jungle and Machu Picchu package for more information.

Luxury Amazon River Cruise and Machu Picchu 

Not many people know that just south of Iquitos in the north of Peru is start of the mighty Amazon River. Aqua Expeditions, a luxury cruise operator offer 3, 4 & 7 night programs to the Pacaya-Samiria National Park visiting the start of the Amazon River. Their two luxury vessels, the M/V Aqua and M/V Aria were custom built specifically for Aqua Expeditions and offer all the facilities of a modern luxury 5 star hotel, and are simply sublime. After the cruise and a flight to the south-east of Peru, you continue your adventure in the heartland of the Inca Empire. Cusco, the historic Inca City is your base for a few days as you tour all the important Inca archaeological sites nearby, including: The Inca Temple of the Sun, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and of course Machu Picchu. See our Luxury Amazon River Cruise and Machu Picchu package for itinerary details.

Luxury Inca Trail Package and Machu Picchu 

If you have always dreamed of hiking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu but were not so keen on camping for 3 nights, there is now another way! An elite group of operators now offer the Inca Trail as a high-end luxury service, including such amenities as large over-sized tents, comfortable beds, a massage tent, portable toilets, hot shower tent and gourmet cuisine prepared by your personal chef. Packages include a few days of acclimatization time at a luxury hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, and feature visits to the most important archaeological sites nearby. See our luxury Inca Trail Package itinerary for all the details.

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Is Flying in Peru Safe? - Luxury Peru Vacations

Peru is a large country, and if you plan on visiting any major tourist attraction you are likely to have to fly. Bus journeys in Peru are long and tiring affairs and most people will choose to fly from one major destination to another. But what are the airlines in Peru actually like? Paul Jones a luxury Peru Vacations expert looks at all of the domestic operators in Peru, and explores the question - is flying in Peru safe?

How To Make Your Luxury Machu Picchu Vacation Unique

Delfin II - Amazon River Boat

Customizing a Luxury Machu Picchu Vacation to meet your exact need is actually not too difficult. Many visitors to Peru are happy to take standard itineraries that everyone else does. But why be the same? Why not make your trip something unique and different from the well trodden path. Let us introduce you to personal touches and ideas that will make your trip stand apart from the rest.

Peru is a vast country and there are many things to do and see. Of course your principle reason for travelling to Peru is probably to see the New World Wonder Machu Picchu. But what else is there to do that is fun, interesting, unique and memorable?

Luxury Peru Vacations - 3 Expensive Souvenir Ideas

Maximo Laura Tapestry

Want some great ideas for quality gifts or souvenirs to take home with you from your Peru vacation? Among the many tourist shops selling everything from t-shirts to finger puppets there is a selection of high quality outlets that specialize in only quality products that represent the authentic quality of true craftsmanship in Peru.

Luxury Peru Vacations - Not As Expensive As You Might Think

Over the last few years Peru has seen an increase in people wanting Luxury Peru Vacations, and the need has been met with a selection of really quite incredible high-end options including: superior hotels, first rate spa complexes, world class train rides and high end trekking services. Much of what is on offer is very good and high quality, but it could also be said that much of it is over-priced for what you get. In this article we take a look at the best value luxury and first class options available so that you can get a great deal without paying through the nose.

Cusco’s New J.W. Marriott Hotel – Much More Than Just a Hotel

Cusco has seen the opening of many new hotels over the last few years, but none quite as big and expensive as the new J.W. Marriott Cusco. Could this be the finest luxury hotel property in Cusco, if not Peru?

J.W. Marriott Cusco

Just a few days ago the large metal fencing that has been covering the facade of the hotel was removed, revealing for the first time the beautifully renovated building of the brand new J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco. Understated in appearance, the large white building featuring a tall wooden central door is the culmination of a 6 year project rumoured to have cost in excess of 80 million US Dollars. This week I was lucky enough to take a sneak preview of the hotel just a few days before it was fully open to the public.

Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Something Really Special

Ever thought about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, but not too keen on the cold and uncomfortable nights sleep? Well now there is an answer, and quite an expensive one - the luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.


A once-in-a-lifetime journey along the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, including special details that will add pleasure and comfort to the adventure, to the challenge, and to the spectacular countryside through which the trail cuts, making this the closing thing possible to experiencing upscale hotel service without putting aside your spirit of adventure that will accompany you every step of the way.