There are just a handful of comfortable boutique hotels in Lima, and one of our favourites is 9 bedroom Atemporal in Lima's fashionable Miraflores neighbourhood. A wonderful base from which to explore this fascinating city, or to simply stop-over at the start or conclusion of your tailor-made tour of Peru.

Set on the shore of Lake Titicaca, with spectacular lake and Andean mountain views, boutique Titilaka Lodge is the most luxurious lakeside hideaway. Let their expert guides take you on excursions on the lake or in-land.

Luxurious and remote, Amantika Lodge sits on the small island of Amantani, within the vast high-altitude Lake Titicaca, bordering Peru and Ecuador. The Lodge, available for exclusive use, has been designed to maximise the awe-inspiring panoramas over the calm waters to the Peruvian mountains beyond. Throughout your stay, you’ll get to explore the lake and the island, meeting your neighbours and learning the local history.

Beginning either in Cuzco or Puno, the Andean Explorer will whisk you from the mirror-like surface of Lake Titicaca and across the Peruvian altiplano to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital, passing traditional Andean villages and sweeping valleys and stopping at the beautiful 'White City' of Arequipa, enjoying a stunning location at the foot of the snow-capped El Misti volcano. Choose from 1, 2 or 3 night journeys on the extraordinary and fabulously luxurious Belmond Andean Explorer

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Perched high in the Andes, Inkaterra La Casona is brimming with Incan history in the heart of Cuzco. This peaceful 16th century manor house was once home to a conquistador. Today, that heritage is evident in antique furnishings, local art in the rooms and bright traditional Peruvian rugs. The 11 suites don’t sacrifice any modern touches: each room holds top-of-the-line mod cons and unexpected touches such as heated floors to soothe feet after a day exploring local ruins.

Perfectly positioned in the centre of the city close to Cuzco's central square (Plaza de Armas) and next to the chic arts quarter of San Blas. Hidden behind an ancient facade, within the largest of seven cloistered terraces at Palacio Nazarenas, you’ll find the heart and social hub of this luxury boutique hideaway and Cuzco’s only outdoor heated swimming pool, plus a fabulous spa and stylish restaurants serving superb local cuisine.

With awe-inspiring views, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is a modern hotel with a colonial character, located in the heart of Peru's Sacred Valley in Huayoccari and is an ideal base from which to explore this stunning region of the Peruvian Highlands.

Set in a five hectare cloud forest garden alongside the Vilcanota River and on the edge of the village of Aguas Calientes, Inkaterra Machu Picchu is just a short shuttle ride from the entrance to Machu Picchu. Skilled artisans built the 85 room hotel using stone, adobe stucco and eucalyptus beams to create a delightful Andean village ambiance.

Sanctuary Lodge sits alone in splendid isolation at the entrance to the world’s most famous Inca citadel. As the only hotel standing adjacent to the formidable Urubmamba mountain range and tumbling stone steps of Machu Picchu, the lodge’s location is unbeatable. Wake early and enjoy breakfast on your terrace while watching the dawn break through a cloak of darkness. By day, explore the Incan ruins – arrive before the hoards and leave long after they depart and then watch silence fall over the region from your outdoor hot tub at luxury Sanctuary Lodge.

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Inspired by native Amazon design, Reserva Amazonica is a comfortable eco-lodge located in a private ecological reserve and research centre spanning 10,000 hectares. With just 30 thatched roof cabañas - all combining natural materials with contemporary amenities and built in the native Machiguenga and Ese'Eja style - set in Peru's southern Amazon near Maldonado. Enjoy superb guided excursions and discover this amazingly bio diverse region.

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Discover life on and around the waters of the mighty Amazon aboard Aria Amazon, offering first class service, fine dining, luxurious accommodation (there are just 16 spacious suites, all with floor-to-ceiling river facing windows) and expert guides providing rich narrative detail. Choose from 3, 4 or 7 nights. Boarding is from Iquitos in north eastern Peru.

Set among the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of Peru’s Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, this collection of luxurious casitas offer the ultimate Andean escape. Decorated in local furnishings, they blend effortlessly with the natural environment, offering a rare opportunity to experience the traditional beauty of Peru and to observe condors riding thermals in the sky. Belmond Las Casitas is around 3 hours from Arequipa, in Peru's south.

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