ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT JOURNEYS
Luxury Peru Holidays from the UK
~12½ hrs
DIRECT TO LIMA
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Why Peru
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
History, Landscape and Food in One Journey
Peru is one of the world's great journeys — the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu high in the Andes, the cobbled streets of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon rainforest, with Lima's celebrated cuisine to begin or end. Few trips combine history, landscape and food so completely.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Peru — we route it around the altitude and the season: Lima, then the Sacred Valley to acclimatise, then Machu Picchu, with the trains, guides and timing handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Sacred Valley haciendas to Amazon lodges, we build a Peru that delivers its wonders at a pace that lets you enjoy them.
Nothing prepares you for Machu Picchu in the morning mist. Peru rewards the traveller who comes for the Incas and stays for the food and the Amazon.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Peru rewards the traveller who comes for more than the ruins. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Machu Picchu
The lost Inca city wreathed in cloud, reached by a spectacular train through the Andes — one of the great sights on earth, best seen early before the crowds.
Cusco & the Sacred Valley
The Inca and colonial capital, and the valley of ruins, markets and villages below — the cultural heart of the Andes, and the place to acclimatise.
Lake Titicaca
The highest navigable lake in the world, with the floating reed islands of the Uros and a living Andean culture on its shores.
The Amazon
The rainforest of the Tambopata or Manu — wildlife, river journeys and remote eco-lodges, an extraordinary contrast to the high Andes.
Lima & Cuisine
One of the world's great food cities — ceviche, world-ranked restaurants and the Pacific coast — the perfect start or finish to a Peru journey.
The Andes & Beyond
The Colca Canyon and its condors, the Rainbow Mountain and white-walled Arequipa — the wider Andes for those with more time.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel, lodge and vessel we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Peru: Lima to Machu Picchu
- Lima arrival (LIM) - private transfer to Miraflores (~30 min)
- 1 night Belmond Miraflores Park Lima (ocean view suite)
- 2 nights Belmond Hotel Monasterio Cusco (former 16th-century monastery)
- 2 nights Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado Sacred Valley
- 2 nights Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu (the only hotel at the citadel gates)
- Bed & breakfast | internal flights | Vistadome train Cusco-Machu Picchu | Return flights London
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Peru Belmond Premium
- Lima arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Belmond Miraflores
- 1 night Belmond Miraflores Park Lima (ocean view suite)
- 3 nights Belmond Palacio Nazarenas Cusco (all-suite former convent)
- 2 nights Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado Sacred Valley (deluxe river view suite)
- 1 night Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu
- Half board | Hiram Bingham luxury train (the Belmond-operated luxury train) | private archaeologist guide at Machu Picchu
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Peru: explora & Belmond Hybrid
- Lima arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Belmond Miraflores
- 1 night Belmond Miraflores Park Lima (Garden view suite)
- 4 nights explora Valle Sagrado all-inclusive (private guide + daily exploration choices)
- 2 nights Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu (with multiple Machu Picchu visits)
- Half board | Hiram Bingham luxury train | exclusive Inca Trail Sun Gate hike
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Peru journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON
May to October
The Andean dry season — sunny days, clear skies and the prime time for Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The most popular window; book the trains and lodges well ahead.
SHOULDER
April & November
The edges of the dry season — greener, quieter and good value, with mostly fine weather in the Andes.
GREEN SEASON
November to March
The Andean wet season, with afternoon rain and lush landscapes. Quieter and cheaper; note the Inca Trail closes each February for maintenance.
THE AMAZON & COAST
Year-round
The Amazon is warm and humid all year (drier May to October); Lima and the coast are mild, often grey in the southern winter and sunny December to April.
Sample Itinerary
A 9-Night Peru Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect journey unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Lima
Your flight reaches Lima, direct or via a hub. A transfer to your hotel and a first taste of the city's celebrated food.
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DAYS 2-4 — THE SACRED VALLEY
Acclimatise
Fly to Cusco and straight down to the lower Sacred Valley to acclimatise gently — Inca ruins, markets and villages among the peaks.
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DAYS 5-6 — THE LOST CITY
Machu Picchu
The scenic train to Machu Picchu and an early, unhurried visit to the lost city, then the historic streets of Cusco.
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DAYS 7-8 — THE AMAZON
Rainforest Lodge
A flight to the Amazon for a contrasting few days — wildlife, river trips and a remote eco-lodge deep in the rainforest.
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DAY 9 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
Back to Lima for your flight home — or extend to Lake Titicaca, Arequipa or the Colca Canyon.
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Getting There
- Direct flights from London to Lima — around 12.5 hours (British Airways), or via Madrid or a US hub
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Internal flights and trains reach Cusco and Machu Picchu
- Peru is 5 hours behind the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for stays of up to 183 days per year
- Passport valid 6 months
- Onward or return ticket
Health & Safety
- Cusco and the Andes sit at high altitude (3,400m+) — we build in time to acclimatise
- A yellow-fever vaccination is recommended for the Amazon region
- See a travel clinic 6-8 weeks before travel for personalised advice
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Peruvian Sol (PEN); cards in cities and hotels, cash for markets and rural areas
- US Dollars are useful for larger purchases
- Tap water is not safe to drink — stick to bottled
- Tipping (10%) is customary