Peru Has More to Offer Than
Romance Among the Ruins
You’ll forge unforgettable memories hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu’s ruins, but Peru is no one-hit wonder. Watch Andean condors circle above Colca Canyon, take a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, which form shapes apparent only from the air, and gaze at the serrated silhouette of the Cordillera Real Mountains as you cruise Lake Titicaca. In Lima, spend a sultry evening in the Barranco district’s cliff top clubs and cocktail bars.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Free, issued at the port of entry
US Department of State Peru Information
Part of the APEC Business Travel program
• Expedited Passport Clearance
• All full members of APEC have no need to apply for a visa or entry permit, as the card is treated as such (except for transitional members, USA and Canada)
Traveler’s Medical Insurance is highly advised:
Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. Medicare and other standard Healthcare coverage does not extend to basic medical care or emergency care outside of the USA.
Amazon Region – Madre de Dios River
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is an award-winning eco-lodge situated along the steep banks of Peru’s meandering Madre de Dios River at the heart of a 29,650-acre private ecological reserve. The Amazon immersion begins almost immediately; guests travel to the lodge in comfortable outboard dugout canoes, leaving civilization behind on the 45 minute river journey. Tree-trunk boardwalks wind through the property, designed in the fashion of a native Ese’ Eja village. Private thatched-roof cabanas, built on raised platforms in the indigenous style, surround a stunning open-air main building and dining room that blend almost seamlessly into the jungle. Luxurious furnishings, amenities and delectable food offer a congenial complement to the simplicity of lantern-light and the rich sounds of the jungle. Accompanied by expert local guides, guests explore the surrounding Amazon Rainforest on jungle hikes, canoe trips to wildlife-rich oxbow lakes and along the Canopy Walkway, a series of 7 hanging bridges suspended nearly 100′ (30 m) above the ground. After an immersive day in nature, guests can soak in a sunset over the river while awaiting a rejuvenating massage treatment at the Ena Spa.
Of note: I am a Preferred Partner with this hotel. Enjoy complimentary VIP amenities when booking with me.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Website
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Amazon Region – Madre de Dios River
The sister property to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. A National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción is an immersive eco-lodge situated just off the steep bank of Peru’s meandering Madre de Dios River at the heart of a 29,650-acre private ecological reserve. The Amazon experience begins almost immediately; guests travel to the lodge in comfortable outboard dugout canoes, leaving civilization behind on the short 20-minute river journey. Gravel pathways wind through the rainforest to 24 private thatched-roof cabanas built on raised platforms in the indigenous style. A stunning open-air main building and Casa Grande (with 6 additional rooms) and dining room nestle into the jungle on one side, and a Cocha (or natural pond) borders the other. This particular placement gives visitors a truly unique wildlife experience; here, you are enveloped by the rainforest and merely a visitor among its inhabitants, such as local howler and squirrel monkeys, caiman, and more. Accompanied by expert local guides, guests explore the surrounding Amazon Rainforest on jungle hikes, canoe trips to wildlife-rich oxbow lakes and along the Canopy Walkway, a series of 7 hanging bridges suspended nearly 100′ (30 m) above the ground.
Of note: I am a Preferred Partner with this hotel. Enjoy complimentary VIP amenities when booking with me.
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion Website
PART OF MY CLARK KOTULA PORTFOLIO
Cusco / Machu Pichu
Beside standard Train and Trolley service to Machu Pichu, Belmond does offer a total luxury option for getting to Machu Pichu
Named after the explorer who rediscovered the citadel at Machu Picchu, the train rolls gently through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Rising through the majestic Andean countryside, it delivers guests to the ancient city of the Incas. A visit to a once-in-a-lifetime place calls for a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Sink into an armchair in the 1920s-style carriages, where polished wood and brass catch the light. Make your way to the Observation Car to watch the sun rise or give way to starry skies. Your Peruvian adventure has begun.
Of note: I am a Preferred Partner with Belmond. Enjoy complimentary VIP amenities when booking with me.
between Arequipa / Lake Titicaca / Cusco
This is an excellent choice if you have the time and budget.
South America’s first luxury sleeper train glides from Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, across the lofty Andean plains to the white city of Arequipa. Take in the region’s spectacular highlights en route, including Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon.
Of note: I am a Preferred Partner with Belmond. Enjoy complimentary VIP amenities when booking with me.
Belmond Andean Explorer Website
In Peru I highly recommmend we work with an on site Destination Specialist, especially on your first visit.
Metropolitan Touring
One of my favorite suppliers in the region.
A few good resources for easy tours, advance tickets & activities planning:
GET YOUR GUIDE
A curated source of Tickets, Tours and Activities.
VIATOR
A wide variety Tickets and Tours from the folks who bring you Trip Advisor.
My Peru Information Page at Virtuoso
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels and Activities.
Cusco / The Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
General Information Page
Arequipa / Lake Titicaca / Colca Canyon
General Information Page
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page updated: May 2020
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