Relais & Châteaux in Peru
Who is this trip for?
For those who want a comprehensive trip to Peru, with ample time at each stage.
For travellers who love beautiful boutique hotels, fine dining and impeccable service.
For couples who dream of combining Arequipa, Colca, Lake Titicaca, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco in a coherent itinerary.
For aesthetes who appreciate the Relais & Châteaux details: atmosphere, gastronomy, unique locations, personalized service.
Highlights of the trip
Colonial Lima & Arequipa
Explore Arequipa, the “white city”: Santa Catalina Monastery, Plaza de Armas, churches, and viewpoints overlooking the volcanoes. Check in to Cirqa | Relais & Châteaux.
Route from Arequipa to Colca
Crossing the Aguada Blanca reserve, plateaus populated by vicuñas, alpacas and llamas, then climbing to the Andean viewpoint before descending towards the Colca valley. Stay at Las Casitas | At Belmond Hotel.
Condor Cross viewpoint
(With a bit of luck) observing condors soaring above one of the deepest canyons in the world, discovering the villages and agricultural terraces of the valley.
Stay on the shores of Lake Titicaca
Accommodation at Titilaka | Relais & Châteaux, on a private peninsula. Boat trips to the floating islands of the Uros, Taquile Island and its textiles, Aymara villages, walks, kayaking or short hikes around the hotel.
Panoramic train Puno – Cusco
A full day aboard a panoramic train, between high plateaus, villages and mountains, before arriving in Cusco and then the Sacred Valley.
Sacred Valley & Sun and Moon
Stay at Sol y Luna | Relais & Châteaux:
– Moray: circular agricultural amphitheaters.
– Maras Salt Mines: thousands of salt basins, with gourmet picnic.
– Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Alqa Museum or Seminario workshop, lunch-show in Wayra with Peruvian Paso horses.
Machu Picchu full day
Panoramic train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, bus ride up and guided tour of the Inca citadel, lunch near the site, then return to the Sacred Valley.
Cusco refined
Stay at Inkaterra La Casona | Relais & Châteaux: visit to Sacsayhuamán, textile center with llamas & alpacas, Koricancha, cathedral, Plaza de Armas and colonial streets.
Last days in Lima (Hotel B)
Night(s) at Hotel B | Relais & Châteaux in the Barranco district, with visit to the Plaza Mayor, cathedral, Santo Domingo convent, Larco museum and walk in the bohemian district.
Not included
International and domestic flights (which Qhanati can arrange upon request)
Travel insurance & medical expenses.
Tips, personal expenses, meals not mentioned.
Early check-in / late check-out depending on flight times.
Route overview
Day 1 – Lima
Arrival in Lima, welcome and transfer to a hotel near the airport. Overnight in Lima.
Day 2 – Lima → Arequipa
Flight to Arequipa. Transfer to the Cirqa hotel, check-in and initial exploration of the white city depending on your arrival time.
Day 3 – Arequipa
Visit to Arequipa: convent of Santa Catalina, historic center, viewpoints of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara. Night in Cirqa.
Day 4 – Arequipa → Colca
Road to the Colca Valley crossing the Aguada Blanca reserve and the Andean viewpoint. Arrival and installation at Las Casitas.
Day 5 – Colca → Puno (Lake Titicaca)
Excursion to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, visit to some villages in the valley, then drive to Puno and Lake Titicaca. Check-in at Titilaka.
Day 6 – Lake Titicaca (Uros & Taquile)
Boat trip to the floating islands of the Uros and Taquile Island, before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Titilaka.
Day 7 – Lake Titicaca – Aymara Route
Day exploring the "Aymara route": landscapes, communities, views of the lake and activities offered by the hotel.
Day 8 – Puno → Cusco (panoramic train)
Boarding the panoramic train to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to the Sacred Valley and check-in at Sol y Luna.
Day 9 – Sacred Valley (Moray & Maras)
Excursion to Moray and the Maras salt mines, gourmet picnic with mountain views. Overnight stay at Sol y Luna.
Day 10 – Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Sacred Valley
Panoramic train to Machu Picchu, full guided tour of the site, lunch near the entrance, return to the Sacred Valley at the end of the day.
Day 11 – Sacred Valley → Cusco
Visit to Ollantaytambo, Alqa Museum (or Seminario workshop) and lunch show in Wayra with Paso horses. Transfer to Cusco and check-in at Inkaterra La Casona.
Day 12 – Cusco
City tour: Sacsayhuamán, textile center, Koricancha, cathedral, walk through the historic center and San Blas. Overnight stay at Inkaterra La Casona.
Day 13 – Cusco → Lima (Barranco)
Flight to Lima, transfer to Hotel B in the Barranco district. City tour: Plaza Mayor, cathedral, Santo Domingo convent, Larco museum and walk in Barranco.
Day 14 – Lima → departure
Free time according to your schedule, then private transfer to the airport for your international flight.
– End of the journey –
Included / Not Included
Included in this standard program
Travel coordination with Qhanati (based in Switzerland).
All transfers and excursions are in private service, with a local guide, except for shared activities in Titilaka.
Accommodation in the hotels included in the program, including the Relais & Châteaux houses: Cirqa, Titilaka, Sol y Luna, Inkaterra La Casona, Hotel B (subject to availability), plus the other hotels mentioned.
The meals indicated (breakfasts + several lunches/dinners, picnics or tastings depending on the day).
Entrance fees for the sites and museums mentioned, including Machu Picchu.
Train tickets: Puno–Cusco panoramic train + Vistadome round trip to Machu Picchu.
Not included
International and domestic flights (which Qhanati can arrange on request).
Travel insurance.
Tips, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, meals not mentioned.
Optional activities, additional nights, hotel upgrades or very specific requests.
Early check-in / late check-out depending on flight schedules.
A 14-day/13-night journey linking Lima, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, with a selection of Relais & Châteaux hotels throughout. Colonial atmosphere, breathtaking Andean landscapes, panoramic train rides, Inca sites, and charming accommodations: Qhanati coordinates each stage from Switzerland, working with its local teams, for a seamless and exceptionally comfortable trip.
A grand and exceptional journey, from the Pacific to Lake Titicaca.
Relais & Châteaux in Peru
Key information
Approximate duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Stages: Lima · Arequipa · Colca · Puno (Lake Titicaca) · Cusco · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Cusco · Lima
Travel style: Grand, exceptional journey with Relais & Châteaux hotels
Ideal for: couples or small groups who want to see everything (coast, Andes, Lake Titicaca, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu) with a very high level of comfort
Season: possible all year round (with adjustments depending on the period)
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