With Aracari, luxury Peru travel takes you to the authentic heart of this fascinating country, from its wildly differing landscapes to its ancient and modern cultures.
From the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu to the colorful wildlife of the Amazon rainforest, sustainable, luxury travel to Peru offers dramatic scenery, rich culture, and world-class cuisine.
Whether you want to explore Peru’s most famous sites or venture off the beaten track, our travel designers are the experts in luxury travel in Peru. Marisol and her on-the-ground team draw on more than two decades in the region, with an unrivaled network of insiders and handpicked guides to create truly extraordinary journeys with purpose.
Sample journeys to Peru
We work hand-in-hand with you to craft a truly tailor-made Peru travel experience
The Pillars of Peru: Coast, Jungle, Mountain
An adventure across Peru’s unique geography
Luxury Travel Peru: Where to go
Peru is a land of three biological extremes: the Andes, the desert, and the Amazon. Luxury travel in Peru can encompass all of these; like those such as our itinerary The Pillars of Peru.
The breathtaking peaks of the Andes Mountains are the highest tropical mountain range in the world and stretch across the entire length of the country, making both the ancient city of Cusco and the Sacred Valley must-visit destinations during luxury travel to Peru.
Many treks can be enjoyed in this part of the country too, with lodge-to-lodge stays or camping trips both available as part of our luxury trekking itineraries. Routes such as the famous Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu, or the difficult Salkantay trek both offer an unforgettable experience. For those with a little more time during luxury travel to Peru, there’s the option to include stays in mountain lodges in the Cordillera Blanca.
Peru’s sprawling, arid, desert coastline was once home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth. Here lies the capital Lima, mysterious Nazca Lines, the coastal town of Paracas, the northern beaches of Mancora, and impressive pre-Inca sites along the Moche Route.
Vast swathes of rainforest then cover almost two-thirds of the country. Explore the heart of the Amazon either with a luxury Amazon cruise or retreat to a jungle lodge in Tambopata.
Elsewhere in the country, Lake Titicaca invites visitors to discover local lifestyles, while travelers looking to explore lesser-known regions as part of their luxury travel to Peru can channel their inner Indiana Jones in the Chachapoyas region.
Luxury Travel Peru: When to go
Peru is a year-round destination. Thanks to its geographical diversity, the proximity of the Equator, and the cold waters of the Humboldt current, Peru has a series of micro-climates ranging from the extreme dryness of the coast to the intense humidity of the jungle. As such, there is always a range of weather across the country in any given time period. We take this all into account for our personal recommendations on what to see and do in Peru as part of your bespoke luxury travel to Peru.
The dry season in the Andes and interior of the country runs from May to October, ideal for luxury Machu Picchu trips. Travel from November to March, the rainy season, typically brings afternoon showers in the Cusco and Machu Picchu region, though the landscape is then at its lushest. At the same time, during the rainy season, the weather is a its best on the coast at the peak of the summer months – ideal for visiting the Nazca lines and beaches of Mancora. Read more about the best time to travel to Peru.
Luxury Travel Peru: Our Unique Experiences
Guests who travel with us on any tailormade trip to Peru can enjoy our unparalleled network of connections. These enable us to offer unique insider experiences in Peru and exclusive access visits in Peru, working closely with top specialists in their field, from leading archaeologists and historians to top chefs. We believe in offering authentic experiences that you simply won’t find elsewhere, and our cherry-picked selection of expert guides and specialists across a wide range of fields.
Contact us now for expert travel advice on Peru.
Highly recommended cruises in Peru
Visit the Amazon in style during luxury travel to Peru. Delve deep into the pristine rainforest of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve on an unforgettable voyage to one of Peru’s most remote rainforest areas. Spanning more than five million acres of flooded forest, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is the largest, protected flooded forest in the world. Due to the nature of this fragile ecosystem, the best way to explore is by boat. Aracari shares handpicked recommendations for the best luxury Amazon cruises.
Highly recommended accommodations in Peru
Peru has some of the continent’s most luxurious properties, from design-centric hotels to secluded boutique boltholes. At Aracari, our nearly 30 years of experience in luxury travel to Peru means that we are connected to some of the best hotels in the country; from the coastal capital to remote the high-altitude Andes to the tropical Amazon lowlands.
