The Inca’s last stronghold was at Vilcabamba, where the last remnants of the Inca Empire evaded and resisted against the Spanish conquest until final defeat in 1572. […]
Category: Luxury Travel Peru
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.
Surf’s Up! Surfing Lesson Lima
Summer is upon us here in Lima and the Aracari team has been sampling a few excursions that are ideal in Peru’s capital during the hot weather. In this spirit, Carlos recently headed down to the Costa Verde seafront to try his hand at some surfing lessons. […]
Christmas traditions in Peru
Christmas in Peru, as anywhere in the world, is a time of great joy and fanfare, with a host of popular tradition being the centre of celebration. […]
The Northern Circuit: Tying together destinations in northern Peru
Pre-Inca ruins; native and endemic wildlife; stretching beaches of golden sand; and some quite breathtaking scenery are just some of the enticing sights that await those who travel on Peru’s northern circuit. […]
Kentitambo: Best Leymebamba Hotel
Aracari has identified the ideal place to stay in the Chachapoyas region; our friends have recently opened a delightful guest house called Kentitambo. […]
Travel to Machu Picchu with writer John Hemming in April 2011
2011 marks a century since Hiram Bingham first came across the ruins of Machu Picchu, and events will take place across the country to celebrate the occasion.
At Aracari, we have organised a very special trip led by one of the most important writers on Inca history, John Hemming, who wrote the classic book “Conquest of the Incas”, a definitive title in its genre. […]