Night 1 & 2: Miraflores Park Hotel Lima, Peru A member of the prestigious Orient Express Hotels, Miraflores Park Hotel is surrounded by a lovely park and is located in the midst of one of Lima’s most sought-after residential areas. With its wealth of world-class facilities and amenities, this luxury hotel is almost a destination unto itself. Few would dispute that it is, by far, the best hotel in Lima.
Night 3: Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa Yucay Valley, Peru Situated in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa is a most convenient home from which to explore the important Inca ruins in the valley. Totally “of the earth,” all of the unusual round bungalows have been constructed from natural materials found in the valley. These bright yellow “circles in the sun” are surrounded by the hotel’s breathtaking gardens.
*Casa Andina Private Collection – Sacred Valley Cuzco, Urumbamba, Peru Strategically located close to Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and other key Inca archaeological sites, Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley offers exceptional comfort and service in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas. Surrounded by gardens, the hotel boasts well-appointed guest rooms and suites, an Andean Sacred Spa, its own planetarium and observatory, and a full-service restaurant serving the finest cuisine in the Urumbamba Valley.
Night 4: Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Aguas Calientes, Peru Originally a simple travelers’ lodge, the rustically charming and most comfortable Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge lies just steps away from the entrance gates to the magnificent Machu Picchu ruins. Its superb location allows guests the privilege of enjoying this awe-inspiring site before the day’s tourists arrive – and, after they depart. The readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler rank the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge among the world’s best hotels.
Night 5 & 6: Hotel Monasterio Cusco, Peru Stepping inside the walls of this lovingly restored 16th-century monastery is akin to finding a beautiful jewel hidden within an unassuming box. The hotel is reputed to be Peru’s most enchanting colonial-era hotel. Ideally located in the heart of Cusco and convenient to this charming city’s best attractions, the Hotel Monasterio (a member of the Orient Express Hotels group) was voted one of the 500 best hotels in the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure.
Night 7 & 15: Hilton Colón Guayaquil Guayaquil, Ecuador Situated on the banks of the Guayas River and conveniently located in the bustling heart of Ecuador’s main port and economic center, the Hilton Colón Guayaquil offers a warm welcome. Presenting a remarkable architectural design, and offering a panoramic view of the city, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s booming commercial and financial district. Boasting a large pool with a tropical bar, the hotel’s leisure amenities include an on-site casino, squash court, sauna, gym, spa and five restaurants.
Nights 8 - 14: Aboard Isabela II Cruising the Galápagos An expeditionary-style yacht, the sleek Isabela II carries just 40 Tauck guests in the Galápagos Islands. This recently renovated, fully air-conditioned vessel offers many of the amenities of much larger ships, including a library, boutique, lounge and comfortable dining room in which a combination of Continental and Ecuadorian cuisine is served. All cabins feature private bathrooms with showers, desk, two bedside tables, and ample storage space. Her Ecuadorian crew includes trained naturalists who accompany shore excursions and an on-board physician. Shore excursions are via Zodiac and the Isabela II carries her own glass-bottom boat for observing the undersea world.