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Luxury travel in Peru

Luxury Travel in Peru 2026

Experience the finest hotels, dining, and exclusive experiences Peru has to offer.

The short answer: start with Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Inkaterra La Casona and Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort. This guide profiles 6+ luxury hotels and experiences in Peru, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Peru captivates travelers with its ancient Incan heritage, including the iconic Machu Picchu, diverse landscapes from Amazon rainforest to Andean peaks, and vibrant culinary scene. This South American gem offers world-class hiking, rich indigenous cultures, and colonial architecture in cities like Cusco and Lima.

Luxury hotels

Five-star and palace properties.

5-Star Historic

Belmond Hotel Monasterio

$450-800/night4.9/5

A converted 16th-century monastery in Cusco's historic center featuring oxygen-enriched rooms, baroque chapel, colonial art collection, and impeccable service. The cobblestone courtyard with fountain creates an extraordinary setting for pre-dinner pisco sours.

5-Star Boutique

Inkaterra La Casona

$550-1000/night4.9/5

Just 11 suites in a restored 16th-century manor steps from Cusco's Plaza de Armas featuring colonial antiques, fireplaces, oxygen-enriched bedrooms, private spa, and personalized butler service. The most exclusive accommodation in Cusco.

5-Star Resort

Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort

$400-750/night4.6/5

Contemporary luxury resort in Sacred Valley with private train station for Machu Picchu access, expansive spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and mountain views. Perfectly positioned between Cusco altitude and Machu Picchu adventure.

5-Star Ocean

Belmond Miraflores Park

$350-650/night4.7/5

Contemporary luxury hotel overlooking Lima's Pacific coastline with stunning ocean views, rooftop pool, award-winning Tragaluz restaurant, and full spa. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms.

Eco-Luxury Lodge

Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica

$600-1100 (3-day package)4.8/5

Award-winning eco-lodge on the Madre de Dios River near Puerto Maldonado with luxury jungle cabanas, canopy walkways, and expert naturalist guides leading daily Amazon expeditions. All-inclusive packages include transfers, meals, and tours.

5-Star Colonial

Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa

$200-350/night4.5/5

Elegant property housed in a colonial building near Arequipa's Plaza de Armas featuring the city's finest restaurant La Cave, beautiful courtyard, and rooms decorated with regional textiles and white volcanic sillar stone.

Fine dining

Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.

Fine dining

Central

Contemporary Peruvian$180-210/person

Ranked among the world's best restaurants by The World's 50 Best, Chef Virgilio Martínez creates altitude-organized tasting menus sourcing ingredients from coast, jungle, and Andean high altitudes. Reservations required 2-3 months in advance through the website.

Fine dining

Mil Centro

Novo Andino$100-150/person

Virgilio Martínez's sister restaurant in Moray, Sacred Valley, set at 3,500m among the circular Inca terraces. The tasting menu celebrates Andean altitude ingredients in an extraordinary setting combining archaeological wonder and culinary innovation.

Fine dining

Maido

Peruvian Tasting$150-200/person

Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura's Nikkei cuisine fuses Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients to create Peru's most innovative tasting menus. Consistently ranked in the world's top 10, reservations are essential weeks in advance.

Fine dining

Astrid y Gastón

Contemporary Lima$120-180/person

Gastón Acurio's flagship Lima restaurant in a colonial mansion in San Isidro showcases the finest expression of Peruvian gastronomy through seasonal tasting menus honoring regional ingredients and culinary traditions. A landmark of the Peruvian food revolution.

Fine dining

Chicha by Gastón Acurio (Cusco)

Novo Andino$35-60/person

Gastón Acurio's Cusco restaurant elevated traditional Andean cuisine for a new generation with creative reinterpretations of chicharrón, cuy, and regional stews. The colonial terrace overlooking Plaza Regocijo makes an exceptional setting.

Exclusive experiences

Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

Experience

Hiram Bingham Luxury Train to Machu Picchu

$475-500/person one-way

PeruRail's iconic Orient Express-style train to Machu Picchu features Pullman cars with observation roof, gourmet three-course meals, live music, and impeccable service. The journey through Sacred Valley cloud forest is an experience in itself.

Experience

Private Helicopter Tour of Machu Picchu

$400-600/person

Charter helicopter flights from Cusco provide aerial views of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and snow-capped Andean peaks inaccessible by road. Including private guide at the citadel for an exclusive sunrise experience before general admission.

Experience

Nazca Lines Private Overflight

$150-250/person

Private charter flights over the Nazca Lines in small aircraft provide unobstructed views of the mysterious geoglyphs including the hummingbird, condor, monkey, and spider. Early morning flights offer best visibility and cooler temperatures.

Experience

Lake Titicaca Private Island Stay

$300-500/night

Private luxury stays on the floating reed Uros Islands or exclusive Suasi Island eco-lodge offer intimate experiences of Lake Titicaca's indigenous culture with personalized service, gourmet meals, and stargazing at 3,800m altitude.

Experience

Amazon Luxury Lodge Expedition

$600-1500 (3-day package)

Premium eco-lodges including Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica and Refugio Amazonas provide expert naturalist-guided expeditions into Tambopata National Reserve with chance encounters with giant otters, macaws, and jaguars in pristine Amazon habitat.

Spas & wellness

World-class spa retreats and treatments.

Spa

Inkaterra La Casona Spa (Cusco)

Intimate private spa using Andean healing traditions with treatments incorporating muña herb steam baths, coca leaf massages, and Andean stone therapy at 3,400m altitude. The altitude wellness program helps acclimatization through therapeutic relaxation.

Spa

Tambo del Inka Spa (Sacred Valley)

Extensive Sacred Valley spa complex using indigenous healing plants and mineral-rich thermal waters. Treatments incorporate local herbs, clay from Andean soil, and traditional Quechua healing practices in a stunning mountain setting.

Spa

Spa at Belmond Miraflores Park (Lima)

Sophisticated Pacific-facing spa offering marine-inspired treatments using Peruvian ingredients including coca, maca, purple corn, and coastal salts. The rooftop hot tub with ocean views provides the ultimate Lima relaxation backdrop.

Luxury transport

Travel in style.

Car
Private chauffeur services from $120/day in Lima (English-speaking drivers available); Sacred Valley private vehicle with guide from $200/day
Air
Helicopter transfers between Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Nazca from $300-600 per person; private jet charters available from Jorge Chávez Airport Lima
Airport
VIP airport lounge Sala VIP Perúvians Club at Lima's Jorge Chávez Airport; fast-track immigration available for premium class passengers; private meet-and-greet service $50-80