Peru is a country of extraordinary contrasts. Ancient citadels crown the Andes, vibrant coastal cities pulse with creativity, and remote landscapes still feel untouched by time. For Aracari, luxury travel in Peru is defined by access—the privilege of experiencing this country through the eyes of those who know it best.
In our Travel Journal, we share insights and inspiration from decades of designing exceptional travel in Peru; from guides to the best places to stay with a sense of place, to curated top tens, expert features, and profiles of the people shaping Peru’s cultural and travel landscape today.
For the discerning traveller, Peru boasts first-class hotels with international chains like Belmond, to delightful, top-notch boutiques packed with personality. Luxury travel peru experiences include taking the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu or the overnight Andean Explorer to Lake Titicaca. Specialists – historians, archaelogists, artists, chefs and other leading professionals – work exclusively with Aracari to show you ‘their’ Peru, affording exclusive access visits in Peru and a privilieged insight into the country.
‘Luxury Travel Peru’ shares itinerary inspiration, top travel advice and in-depth features for all you need to know about luxury travel Peru, written by our locally-based, expert travel team drawing on their first-hand travel experiences and unparalleled knowledge.
Standing at the top of ancient walls overlooking the cloud forest below, you really get a sense of the mysticism of Chachapoyas, and why the ancient pre-Inca people who built this incredible feat of engineering were known as the ‘people of the clouds’. Kuelap Peru is simply a spectacular archaeological site in an equally inspiring setting and […]
Last year we blogged about the best destinations in Peru for Valentine’s Day. From relaxing on the beach in Mancora or Paracas, the stunning scenery of the Sacred Valley or the mysticism of Lake Titicaca, these remain some of the most idyllic and romantic locations in Peru to enjoy with your Valentine. Beyond picking a […]
While a visit to the iconic Inca citadel Machu Picchu is a must-see highlight of most visitors’ trip to Peru, how you experience it, and how you get there is completely up to you, with lots of options to choose from. Remember that sometimes the journey is half the adventure! Here we share information on the best […]
Review of Chalalan Madidi Ecolodge Few places on Earth still harbour pristine wilderness, dense tropical vegetation and a cornucopia of biodiversity. In July I was lucky to have the opportunity to travel to just one such place, the northern Bolivian rainforest, where I joined Marisol on the Madidi National Park leg of her journey through […]
Lima is fast becoming known as the gastronomic capital of South America. We’re constantly raving about the amazing restaurants, many of which are recognised worldwide for their innovative approaches. Lima boasts nine eateries in the San Pellegrino Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants List and dining at any of these restaurants is a great introduction to Peruvian […]
A Taste of Classic Luxury Peru: Aracari Peru Fam Trip From admiring Machu Picchu on a perfectly clear day, to partaking in a traditional shaman ceremony in the countryside in the heart of the Sacred Valley, an eager group of travel agents had the chance to see the key highlights of Peru, the Aracari way, […]