Andes
Cusco, the Sacred Valley, colourful mountains and highland lakes. Find your path among living traditions and unforgettable landscapes.
The lost city of the Incas, at the edge of the cloud forest
Few places on Earth live up to their reputation the way Machu Picchu does. Arrive by luxury train or on foot along ancient trails, and explore the citadel with a private archaeologist-guide at the quietest hours of the day.
Best time to visit: April – October (dry season)
Explore destination →Andean villages, Inca terraces and boutique haciendas
Lower and warmer than Cusco, the Sacred Valley is the perfect place to acclimatize in style — think riverside lodges, weaving communities, salt pans and Inca fortresses.
Best time to visit: Year-round; driest April – October
Explore destination →The ancient Inca capital, alive with colonial charm
Cobblestone streets, Inca walls, baroque churches and a thriving food scene. Cusco is the gateway to the Andes and one of South America’s most captivating cities.
Best time to visit: April – October
Explore destination →Vinicunca’s striped slopes high in the Andes
A spectacular high-altitude hike to the mineral-striped slopes of Vinicunca, best done early and with private transport to beat the crowds.
Best time to visit: May – September
Explore destination →A turquoise glacier lake beneath Salkantay
A rewarding morning hike to a brilliant turquoise lake at the foot of the Humantay glacier — the first highlight of the Salkantay trek, also possible as a day trip.
Best time to visit: April – November
Explore destination →The world’s highest navigable lake
Deep blue water, floating reed islands and island communities where time moves slowly. Reach it aboard the luxurious Andean Explorer or a scenic train.
Best time to visit: May – October
Explore destination →The White City and one of the world’s deepest canyons
Volcano-framed Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon, where Andean condors soar above pre-Inca terraces.
Best time to visit: April – December
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