Luxury Amazon, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Discovery
Trip highlights
- Encounter diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes during a Peruvian Amazon cruise
- Indulge in the culinary delights of Peru's capital, Lima
- Explore the stunning natural beauty and ancient Incan sites in the Sacred Valley
- Discover Machu Picchu after a Hiram Bingham luxury train journey
- Explore the man-made floating islands on blissful Lake Titicaca
- Take a private tour of the city of Cusco
Bespoke trips with Jacada
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
- Days 1–2 Lima
- Days 2–5 Peruvian Amazon Cruise
- Days 5–6 Lima
- Days 6–8 Sacred Valley
- Days 8–9 Machu Picchu
- Days 9–11 Cusco
- Days 11–14 Lake Titicaca
- Days 1–2 Lima
- Days 2–5 Peruvian Amazon Cruise
- Days 5–6 Lima
- Days 6–8 Sacred Valley
- Days 8–9 Machu Picchu
- Days 9–11 Cusco
- Days 11–14 Lake Titicaca
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Overnight in Lima
Enjoy an evening in Lima, Peru’s capital, taking advantage of its world-class restaurants, enjoying a pisco sour and getting a good night’s sleep before your adventure in the Amazon.
Where you could stay
Lima
Highlights
- 82 guestrooms
- Observatory Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
- Rooftop pool
- Gym
- Concierge service
Overview
This luxury hotel in Lima is a great place to relax before or after your visit to Machu Picchu and other destinations in Peru.
The hotel is set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to one of the most exclusive residential areas and commercial districts of Lima. Miraflores Park prides itself in offering outstanding personalised service and a home away from home atmosphere.
With 82 rooms, the amenities include three massage rooms, a rooftop heated pool, state of the art gym and a special observatory restaurant with sea views while dining.
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Lima
Overview
At last a hotel with lots of Limeño character and heritage. Combining intimate and modern boutique hospitality, with stylish, historical elegance, Hotel B offers both a polished and decidedly local stay to your time in Lima.
Located in the city’s bohemian district of Barranco and housed in a historical Belle Époque mansion, once the palatial, ocean view residence of the Peruvian president Augusto Leguia, this Relais & Châteaux property features and flair captures Peru’s colonial past in 21st century luxury. In fact, the Arts Hotel renovation team included sculptors from the Fine Arts academy and a host of talented carpenters under the direction of an Italian master woodworker.
Each of its 20 rooms (coming in three different categories that vary in size from Alcoba to Atelier) all display chic furnishings and modern amenities, with contemporary style and smart design blended together in a very refreshing and unique way.
→ Find out moreCruising the Peruvian Amazon
Enjoy your in-depth cruise of the northern Peruvian Amazon, well known for its abundant wildlife. Your day-to-day itinerary will depend on the chosen vessel, cruise length and season, but all involve daily expeditions by smaller boats or guided walks to explore deeper into the rainforest and waterways, as well as visits to local villages.
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Northern Peru Amazon Cruises
Overview
The newest luxury vessel on the Amazon, the Aria started cruising in 2011 and was refurbished for 2015. Designed by renowned Peruvian architect and designer Jordi Puig, the Aria has been purpose built to provide upscale luxury in the Amazon.
There are 16 oversize suites accommodating a maximum of 32 guests. The design suites have 250 square feet of space with air conditioning, California king-size beds, 280 thread count Peruvian cotton sheets and a seating area, perfect comfort from which to enjoy the views through the extra-large picture windows. Despite the level of comfort one is always in touch with the surroundings, local flowers and Amazon photography by Jean Claude Constante decorating the rooms. Four of the suites can be interconnected for families.
Excursions are made to the shore on motorized skiffs where you will be accompanied by one of the four naturalist guides that are on the cruise. Up to three excursions are made each day and the nature of the activities will vary according to the weather and river level.
To relax, you can take advantage of the Aria’s large upper deck with an outdoor Jacuzzi, air conditioned bar and lounge and a sun deck, all perfect places to enjoy a post-excursion cocktail.
Peru boasts some of the best food in the world and the Aria is no exception. Executive chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Lima’s culinary stars, has created a menu that draws on both Peruvian and European influence to provide a fine-dining experience in the heart of the Amazon
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Overview
One of the most luxurious and spectacular boats from which to enjoy the Amazon, the Delfin I has recently been refitted and boasts four wood panelled suites with king size beds and 180 degree panoramic views. Two of these suites are equipped with a private deck and jacuzzi. All rooms have private bathrooms, silent air-conditioning, orthopedic mattresses and large viewing windows from which to enjoy the stunning wilderness unfolding in front of your eyes.
Food is of the highest standard and served in the comfortable and well-equipped dining room. Cuisine is Peruvian and guests dietary needs can be accommodated (with advance notice).
At the top of the boat is a large viewing deck from which to enjoy panoramic views and sunsets across the river.
The route of the boat starts in Nauta and takes you into the pristine Pacaya-Samiria reserve; a stunning and abundant area of Amazon Rainforest. Activities vary seasonally according to the level of the river and include jungle walks, exploration of smaller streams in the boat’s skiffs, visiting local communities and swimming with the pink river dolphins.
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Overview
Explore the waterways of the Amazon aboard the newest vessel, the Relais & Châteaux Delfin III, for an immersive yet luxurious rainforest experience.
There are 22 cabin suites, all with wall to wall windows each with a breathtaking view out across the water. Spacious and well appointed, they enjoy features such as individual climate control, the finest bed linens, all natural bath amenities and telescopes for star gazing.
On the upper deck, you’ll find the dining room which serves the gourmet cuisine Peru is renowned for and on the top deck a beautiful indoor and outdoor lounge, a sundeck with plunge pool, a spa and small gym, and the bar.
Venture ashore for hikes, community visits and wildlife seeking excursions, and discover winding water ways on smaller skiff boats, each with their own expert naturalist guide and captain.
→ Find out moreA day in Lima
Enjoy the capital of Peru, known for its excellent cuisine and fantastic museums as well as the historic down-town areas. You’ll have all of our recommendations at hand for the best things to see and do in the city to make the very most of your stay.
Where you could stay
Lima
Overview
At last a hotel with lots of Limeño character and heritage. Combining intimate and modern boutique hospitality, with stylish, historical elegance, Hotel B offers both a polished and decidedly local stay to your time in Lima.
Located in the city’s bohemian district of Barranco and housed in a historical Belle Époque mansion, once the palatial, ocean view residence of the Peruvian president Augusto Leguia, this Relais & Châteaux property features and flair captures Peru’s colonial past in 21st century luxury. In fact, the Arts Hotel renovation team included sculptors from the Fine Arts academy and a host of talented carpenters under the direction of an Italian master woodworker.
Each of its 20 rooms (coming in three different categories that vary in size from Alcoba to Atelier) all display chic furnishings and modern amenities, with contemporary style and smart design blended together in a very refreshing and unique way.
→ Find out moreLima
Highlights
- 82 guestrooms
- Observatory Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
- Rooftop pool
- Gym
- Concierge service
Overview
This luxury hotel in Lima is a great place to relax before or after your visit to Machu Picchu and other destinations in Peru.
The hotel is set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to one of the most exclusive residential areas and commercial districts of Lima. Miraflores Park prides itself in offering outstanding personalised service and a home away from home atmosphere.
With 82 rooms, the amenities include three massage rooms, a rooftop heated pool, state of the art gym and a special observatory restaurant with sea views while dining.
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Culinary tour: Market visit and lunch at La Picanteria
Start with a visit to one of Lima’s most emblematic and picturesque markets, where you can see, taste and purchase the most popular ingredients used in Peruvian cuisine. In the hands of our culinary expert, you may have the chance to try fruits from the coast, mountains and jungle, such as chirimoya, pacay, mango, passion fruit, aguaymanto and aguaje. Then heading to La Picanteria, a restaurant owned by chef Hector Solís. The restaurant recreates the rustic and traditional atmosphere of a picanteria, and the menu varies according to what’s best in the market that day.
Explore the Sacred Valley
Spend your time relaxing and exploring the incredible scenery of the Sacred Valley. It’s a great place to experience the culture of Peru and the landscape is breathtaking.
Where you could stay
Sacred Valley
Highlights
- 43 casitas
- Relais & Chateaux Restaurant
- Adjoining ranch and stables
- Birdwatching
- Cooking classes
- Andean weaving
- Pottery workshops
- Mountain bike tours and trekking
- Visits to sites around the Sacred Valley
- Kayaking
Overview
Set among beautiful gardens in the magnificent location of the Sacred Valley, Sol y Luna is a charming and comfortable hotel with wonderfully relaxing amenities. Your bungalow, or ‘casita’, is designed with Andean touches and stylish interiors and boasts gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape. Spend your days exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you can partake in exciting activities such as horse riding, bird watching and para-gliding.
Back at Sol y Luna the indulgent spa, sauna and pool is a peaceful place for you to unwind, while the dining consists of a number of Relais & Chateaux member restaurants: Killa Wasi, where Peruvian and European cuisine is served and Wayra, a separate restaurant set in the hotel’s Wayra ranch where Andean cuisine pays homage to the wealth of natural ingredients cultivated in the Sacred Valley since the time of the Incas. There is also a bar, Chicha Wasi, where you can enjoy authentic pisco sours.
The hotel is also recognised for its community initiatives, particularly in education. After 10 years of working with different schools and programs, Sol y Luna opened the Sol y Luna Intercultural School, providing educational services to a number of local students. The hotel recently started another initiative, Sol y Luna Home, which provides a safe home for children without a family or who are victims of violence.
→ Find out moreSacred Valley
Overview
This is without doubt one of the most comfortable and luxurious places to stay in the Sacred Valley. Set in a beautiful spot by the Urubamba river the hotel is close to the Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo. The construction and design of the 22 rooms is in keeping with the rustic surrounds of this historic location with extensive use of natural materials, yet never compromising on luxury.
The hotel has a good restaurant and a high quality 230 square metre spa in which to relax after a day exploring the area. There are also two very spacious and well-appointed villas suitable for families or groups of friends travelling together.
→ Find out moreSacred Valley
Overview
Tucked away in one of the Sacred Valley’s most secluded haciendas, next to the tiny village of Urquillos and close to many of the area’s most important Inca settlements, explora Valle Sagrado is the wonderful hub from which to explore this incredible region of Peru.
Carefully built within an ancient corn plantation set on Inca terraces, 50 rooms – six of which are suites – drink in views of the surrounding fields and mountains. Each is modern in its simplicity and thoroughly comfortable.
There is an outdoor swimming pool, with hot tubs, massage room, steam rooms and saunas all set within a carefully preserved colonial building, Pumacahua House. A communal dining room, bar, library and living area sit at the heart of the property.
Guests stay here on a three night all inclusive basis, discovering the area with a selection of over 20 exploration activities. These include a range of hikes to colonial towns, snowcapped mountains, high altitude lagoons and Inca archaeological sites, half and full day mountain bike rides and tours to Cusco, Machu Picchu, or more off-the-beaten track locations.
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Fortress town
Salt terraces
Ollantaytambo
Visit the Inca fortress town of Ollantaytambo. The site was built just as the Spaniards arrived. It is a fascinating place to explore. There is a fortress at the top of the hill (and quite a few steps) which is particularly interesting for the techniques the Incas used in its construction.
Maras and Moray
Explore the fascinating and beautiful sites of Maras and Moray. Maras is an open system of terraces that has been used for centuries to harvest salt from a stream of mineral rich water that comes from within the mountain. Moray is an ancient system of Inca terraces which they used to acclimatise new plants to the high altitude environment.
Discover Machu Picchu
You’ll travel from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu on board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train. The two and a half hour journey takes you through beautifully scenic landscapes. Once you reach your destination, your private guide will take you out on a comprehensive tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. After your tour, you’ll descend to Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch at the rustically elegant Inkaterra hotel, before an afternoon at leisure. You’ll have some free time to explore the citadel and climb up either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Both scenic sites offer incredible, sweeping views, but vary in route.
Where you could stay
Machu Picchu
Highlights
- Restaurant, bar & cafe
- Visit the Machu Picchu Citadel
- Nature walks
- Tea plantation
- Bird watching
- Hiking
Overview
The hotel consists of several whitewashed cottages in an Andean village located in the heart of Aguas Calientes, part of the historical Machu Picchu attraction.
Tea time and evening nature shows are offered each day, and the hotel has a spa and yoga facility. The spacious rooms all have a fireplace and thick, handmade alpaca wool blankets cover each bed making it a perfect place for simple relaxing before and after your Machu Picchu excursion.
Inkaterra is a leader in ecotourism and sustainable development in Peru. They have a commitment to research, and sharing knowledge about biodiversity and culture with the world through authentic travel experiences. Because of this, they have been granted the First International Certificate in Sustainable Tourism given by Control Union Green Choice and the Sustainable Tourism Standard Conservation Award. They are also Rainforest Alliance verified and there is no single-use plastic at the property. It does not stop there, as of 2021 Inkaterra has been acknowledged by the United Nations as the World’s First Climate-Positive Hotel Brand
→ Find out moreThe impact of your stay:
- Recognised as the world’s first Climate Positive hotel brand by Green Initiative, endorsed by the United Nations, Inkaterra collaborated with AJE Group, Machu Picchu Town Hall, and the National Park Service to make Machu Picchu the first carbon-neutral international destination. This commitment aims to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with the United Nations Paris Agreement goals.
- Funded by tourism, the hotel actively restores a 4-hectare area damaged by livestock, nurturing native flora and encouraging the return of fauna. Partnering with Cornell University, the hotel monitors bird inventories, recording 294 species, including the Andean cock-of-the-rock, Andean motmot, Golden-headed quetzal, and 18 hummingbird species. Additionally, they’ve identified 372 orchid species, discovering 26 new orchid species previously unknown to science.
- Through their non-profit Inkaterra Association, the hotel conducts practical conservation workshops for school children. These engaging sessions, blending knowledge with fun through games, exhibitions, crafts, and experiments, serve as a crucial tool to raise environmental awareness among children. The aim is to foster their role as environmental ambassadors within their homes.
Machu Picchu
Highlights
- 31 rooms
- Two restaurants & afternoon tea
- Massage
- Privately guided tours of Machu Picchu
Overview
The gorgeous garden is a wonderful place to have breakfast or a cocktail in the evening while relishing in the peace of the surroundings.
Given the location, space is at an economy so the standard rooms are not overly spacious. However, this is a small price to pay for such a stunning location. All meals are included in the cost.
→ Find out moreMachu Picchu
Overview
An excellent option in the Machu Picchu area, the Sumaq is located outside of the town of Aguas Calientes on a stretch of the Urubamba river.
60 rooms and suites are decorated to a clean modern finish with flourishes and details inspired by the Inca citadel, with views of the river and mountains.
One of the real highlights here is the restaurant, by our reckoning one of the best in the Machu Picchu area.
Aside from visiting the famous citadel above, you can partake in Peruvian cooking classes, witness traditional ceremonies and shamanic rituals, and head out on hikes through the lush valley in search of unique species of flora and fauna.
→ Find out moreThe Hiram Bingham Train from Machu Picchu to Cusco
Board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train once more and head back to Cusco. Departing in the early evening, a full five-course meal is served in the dining carriage as well as drinks and live music in the bar carriage for an enjoyable trip back after visiting Machu Picchu.
Time in Cusco
Enjoy this beautiful city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have our list of recommendations as well as private guides on hand to enjoy the best of this beautiful city. We can arrange a number of private, interest-led tours to booking fine restaurants for you. Your personal travel designer will be able to recommend activities that are most suitable to your interests.
Where you could stay
Cusco
Overview
Palacio Nazarenas, a beautifully-restored old palace and convent, is Belmond’s latest hotel in Cusco and another triumph on the same par as the nearby Monasterio.
The hotel has been conscientiously renovated so that guest bask not only in modern luxury but in the history of Cusco, with cloistered gardens, fountains, walls of Incan stones, lovely terraces and flowered patios to wander amongst.
The style is sympathetic to the colonial era in regards to its lavishness but also outfitted to modern demands and designs. For example, all of its rooms are oxygen-enriched to help ease the altitude for visitors, and it boasts the city’s first outdoor pool.
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Overview
Cusco’s most famous and prestigious hotel, Monasterio is a beautifully restored monastery in the heart of town just steps away from the main plaza, finest restaurants and best museums. Built around Incan foundations, adorned with antique Spanish design, the hotel is an important historical landmark and is protected by the National Institute of Culture.
The 126 unique rooms offer a great mix of elegance and comfort, ranging from cozy quarters to expansive suite. The hotel also goes the extra mile in terms of guests’ comfort with the provision of some oxygen enriched bedrooms to help acclimatize to the high altitude.
There are two restaurants – Illariy in the cloisters opening out over the leafy courtyard where you’ll find delicious breakfasts and light lunches, and El Tupay which serves fine international cuisine created from local ingredients, often accompanied by opera. The relaxed lobby bar is the place to sip pisco sours after a day exploring.
→ Find out moreCusco
Overview
This luxury boutique hotel is located right in the center of Cusco surrounded by cobblestone streets, museums and next door to Plaza Las Nazarenas. This really is the premier property in Cusco and a real delight to stay at.
La Casona is a beauitfully and carefully restored colonial manor house from the 16th century with modern luxuries. With only eleven suites surrounding a courtyard, the atmosphere is very private and charming.
Each room is furnished with period antiques and has a fireplace and heated floors. Other hotel amenities include a library, restaurant, lounge, spa, butler services and Peruvian cooking classes.
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Back in time
All aboard
City and ruins tour
Your expert guide will take you on a private tour of the city, starting at the Santo Domingo convent monastery which was previously the Koricancha Temple, devoted to the worship of the sun. According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Your next stop will be the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. You’ll also visit the remarkable Inca ruins just outside Cusco.
PeruRail Titicaca Train to Puno
The best way to cross the Andes from Cusco to Puno, the PeruRail Titicaca Train features an open-air observatory car, allowing you to take in the majestic views while enjoying the typical music and dances of the Peruvian highlands. The journey takes ten and a half hours.
Lake side at Titicaca
Spend your days exploring this beautiful area of Peru from the fabulous Titilaka. With the rarefied airs and expanse of calm blue water it’s easy to see why this became a sacred place for the local people. You can enjoy visiting the man-made floating islands of Uros and spend time getting to know the people who live on them, wander market places, the ancient Sillustani ruins and explore the area by boat, bike and on foot.
Where you could stay
Lake Titicaca
Overview
Located on a private peninsula that juts out onto the fabled waters of Lake Titicaca, Titilaka is designed to allow guests to fully experience this magical and deeply historical place.
There are just 18 rooms spread over three floors, all boasting views out across the tranquil waters. Dawn rooms face east and catch the sun as it rises – an integrated bathroom means you can watch the sky light up while soaking in your oversized bath tub. Dusk rooms face west and from here you can catch the sun as it sinks behind the horizon at the end of the day. The corner suites are the largest and are located on the third floor, with double windows for incredible views.
The design is clean and contemporary with local textiles and fresh flowers to add colour and character. There is plenty of space to relax with three lounges, a reading room with books, games and DVDs, as well as wraparound terraces, overwater decks abd boardwalks to really connect you to the lake itself.
There is a small jetty at the end of the peninsula where boats depart from to explore the lake and its islands, and there are kayaks, row boats and bicycles available too. The lodge offers full-day, half-day or short activities – all of which are included in your stay – simply let them know on arrival what you would like to do each day.
Food at Titilaka is simple and wholseome and uses local produce such as lake trout and Andean spices. You can choose to dine in the restaurant or enjoy your meal outside, enjoying the views and the breeze from the lake. There is also a massage room should you wish to indulge.
The lodge is all inclusive and breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, cocktails and dinner, sundowners and snacks throughout the day are included in your stay.
→ Find out moreWe just returned from a trip to Peru that was immaculately planned and put together by Jacada. Every portion of the trip was well organized, and each of our local guides was fantastic. I only have one small nitpick. Our trip included a four-day Inca Trail hike, a three day visit to the Peruvian Amazon, and multiple days in Lima…
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