Peru

Lords of the Inca

A fully bespoke luxury journey, designed entirely around you.

DURATION

11 Nights

BEST TIME TO GO

May – October

IDEAL FOR

Culture seekers, adventurous families, and history lovers

An 11-night journey through the most sophisticated civilization of the ancient Americas — from the cloud forests of Machu Picchu to the depths of the Amazon. Designed for travelers who want history, adventure, and luxury woven into a single extraordinary experience.

Peru is one of the most layered and rewarding destinations in the world — a country where Inca stonework rises from mist-covered mountain ridges, where Lima has quietly become one of the hemisphere's great culinary capitals, and where the Amazon Basin still hides communities and wildlife largely unknown to the outside world. This 11-night private journey connects all three worlds: the cosmopolitan thrill of Miraflores, the sacred geometry of the Inca heartland, and a luxury Amazon lodge of extraordinary intimacy.

Lords of the Inca — Peru luxury travel, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu — HauteBlack

Lords of the Inca — Peru bespoke itinerary, Lima Michelin-starred cuisine — HauteBlack

The Journey

Your Itinerary

Chapter 01

Chapter 01 — Lima

Arrive at Belmond Miraflores Park, perched on the Pacific cliffs. A private chef-guided tour of the Surquillo market precedes a lunch at Central, ranked among the world's top restaurants, where each course represents a different Peruvian altitude zone. Dinner at Central — a culinary journey through Peru's 17 ecosystems.

Chapter 02

Chapter 02 — Cusco

Fly to Cusco and settle into Belmond Palacio Nazarenas — a converted 16th-century convent where every suite surrounds a colonial courtyard and a heated outdoor pool steams against the Andean sky. An afternoon acclimatization walk through the San Blas artisan quarter. Private rooftop pisco sour ceremony as the sun sets over Cusco's terracotta rooflines.

Chapter 03

Chapter 03 — Sacred Valley

Your private archaeologist joins for two full days in the Sacred Valley. Visit Pisac's terraced citadel before dawn. Lunch with a Q'ero indigenous family in their home village. An afternoon at the circular terraces of Moray. Private pre-dawn access to Pisac Citadel — an Inca sunrise with no one else present.

Chapter 04

Chapter 04 — Machu Picchu

Board the Belmond Hiram Bingham train — the most elegant way to arrive at Machu Picchu. Your archaeologist provides a private 3-hour interpretation of the citadel. Overnight at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge — the only hotel inside the protected zone. Machu Picchu at dawn from inside the Sanctuary — an experience available to very few.

Chapter 05

Chapter 05 — Tambopata Amazon Reserve

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and board a private motorized canoe into the Tambopata National Reserve. Canopy tower sunrise with a resident ornithologist. Night caiman spotting by torchlight. A rainforest pharmacology walk with a native healer. Piranha fishing at golden hour. Sunrise from the 30-meter canopy tower — the Amazon waking around you in a symphony of sound.

Chapter 06

Chapter 06 — Return to Lima & Departure

Return to Lima for a final two nights of culinary indulgence. A private kitchen tour at Maido — the world's best Nikkei restaurant. A private visit to the Larco Museum's extraordinary pre-Columbian gold collection followed by a farewell dinner at Astrid y Gaston.

Make This Itinerary Yours

Every Haute Black journey is crafted around you — your passions, your pace, your vision of extraordinary. Tell us about yourself and we'll create something entirely yours.

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Where You'll Stay

Featured Properties

Belmond Miraflores Park, Lima

Perched on the Pacific cliffs of Miraflores with panoramic ocean views, rooftop pool, and direct access to Lima's most vibrant culinary district.

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco

A converted 16th-century convent where Inca walls meet colonial grandeur — featuring oxygen-enriched suites, a heated outdoor pool, and a world-class spa in the heart of Cusco.

Explora Valle Sagrado

Set among cornfields and ancient Inca terraces in the Sacred Valley, offering guided explorations and a serene spa with views of the Andes.

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu

The only hotel inside the Machu Picchu protected zone — offering dawn access to the citadel before any other visitors arrive.

Good to Know

Questions About This Journey.

Completely. Every HauteBlack journey is a starting point, not a fixed package. Your dedicated travel advisor will reshape every element — accommodations, pacing, dining, private guides, and experiences — entirely around your preferences, travel style, and what you want to remember. Nothing is off the shelf.

For peak-season travel and premium properties — particularly safari lodges like Singita Ebony Lodge or Delaire Graff Estate — we recommend booking 6 to 12 months in advance. For more flexible dates and destinations, 3 to 6 months is typically sufficient. Your advisor will always tell you honestly what's achievable in your timeframe and find alternatives if first-choice properties are unavailable.

No. All HauteBlack journeys are available without membership. You work with a dedicated travel advisor and receive Virtuoso preferred partner benefits — complimentary upgrades, resort credits, daily breakfast, and VIP arrival — on every qualifying stay, membership or not. Membership adds waived planning fees, a dedicated senior advisor, priority access to private events, and deeper concierge support.

A dedicated HauteBlack travel advisor contacts you within 24 hours — usually sooner. They'll start with a conversation, not a form. You'll discuss your vision, travel style, dates, and any preferences. From there, your advisor builds a fully bespoke itinerary proposal. There is no obligation and no planning fee for the initial consultation.

Before You Go

What to Expect

Entry requirements for Peru vary by nationality — your HauteBlack advisor will confirm visa requirements, vaccination recommendations, and optimal travel timing specific to your passport and travel dates. We recommend beginning the planning conversation at least 60–90 days before your intended departure.

Every HauteBlack itinerary is fully bespoke. While the journey outlined above represents our curated recommendation for Peru, your dedicated travel advisor will tailor every element — from accommodations and dining to private guides and cultural immersions — to match your preferences, pace, and travel style.

Best experienced during May – October, this 11 Nights journey can be extended, shortened, or combined with neighboring destinations. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, traveling as a family, or seeking a private retreat, we adapt the experience to you.

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