The Andes at full scale
Private guides, standout lodges, and slower routes through Lima, the Sacred Valley, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and beyond.
Why we love Peru
Ancient, awe-inspiring and seriously delicious, Peru has a way of staying with you long after you've left. Yes, there's Machu Picchu – and yes, it's every bit as breathtaking as you've imagined – but this country is a whole lot bigger than its most famous postcard. And whatever you do, save room for Lima, where some of the world's most celebrated chefs are turning ceviche and Andean ingredients into pure art. Pack your appetite.
Ancient sites still tied to daily life
Landscapes far beyond Machu Picchu
Markets, tasting menus, trains, and trails
A starting point for your perfect escape
We're good company, and we give great advice
We start you lower in the Sacred Valley, keep the first days gentle, and save the big hikes for when you've found your feet.
Machu Picchu's timed entries, the trains and Inca Trail permits go fast in high season. We lock them in early.
It's one of the world's great food cities, and we'll point you to the tables worth booking ahead.
An absolutely unreal experience. Attention to detail was exceptional. Every activity was planned to perfection, transportation was arranged, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. I do not have enough good things to say about this trip. The service [Osaviva] provides is worth every penny and more.
Logistics taken care of
Adrienne and team were so easy to work with, and truly took the detailed logistical stress off of planning AND getting through our vacation. They worked to finalize the perfect itinerary and answered lots of questions and have the scoop on the best tours and best places to stay!
Two wonderful trips
We have travelled twice on trips organised by [Osaviva] and we have loved them both. Everything was planned exceptionally well, the hotels were beautiful and we had an amazing time! We look forward to our next adventure with [Osaviva]!
Quick replies
I have nothing but good comments with regards to what I experienced throughout the process. Adrienne was always quick on her replies and everything went flawless. I highly recommend [Osaviva].
Our top picks
Lima
Hotel B places 20 art-filled rooms inside a restored 1914 Belle Époque mansion in Barranco. More than 300 works, a destination restaurant, rooftop terrace, and walkable access to galleries and the Pacific clifftops make art and neighborhood life central to the stay.
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Atemporal contains only six rooms inside a 1940 Tudor-style house in Miraflores. An honesty bar, house kitchen, garden, and highly personal staff create the feeling of staying in a private Lima residence rather than a conventional hotel.
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Villa Barranco now places 20 rooms inside an expanded collection of restored Republican-era buildings near Lima’s Pacific clifftops. Original mosaic floors, timber balconies, a rooftop terrace, restaurant, and Barranco galleries give the hotel a residential neighborhood identity.
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Lima
Miraflores Park is an all-suite Belmond hotel with 87 rooms overlooking Lima’s Pacific coastline. A rooftop pool, spa, two restaurants, broad rooms, and a position between Miraflores and Barranco make it the city’s strongest full-service luxury option.
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Arequipa
Cirqa contains 11 rooms inside a former monastery one block from Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas. White sillar stone, three room categories, a courtyard pool, rooftop bar, Arequipeñan dining, and included excursions create a highly focused historic-city stay.
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Colca Valley
Puqio places eight adobe and canvas rooms across high-Andean terraces near Yanque in the Colca Valley. Full-board rates, shared transfers, guided excursions, wood stoves, outdoor tubs, and only three room categories create an intimate expedition-led stay.
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When we plan a trip
Machu Picchu
Travel by train through the Andes, then walk among the terraces, temples, and stone passages of Machu Picchu. An expert guide adds context to the site and helps choose the best entry time and route.
Sacred Valley
Explore Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and smaller communities across the Sacred Valley. Days can include archaeological sites, weaving workshops, markets, farm visits, and gentle walks through the countryside.
City exploration
Explore Inca stonework, colonial churches, markets, and narrow streets with a private guide. The city deserves more than a quick stop before Machu Picchu, with strong restaurants, museums, and historic hotels.
Explore by food
Visit a market, learn about regional ingredients, and eat at cevicherías or tasting-menu restaurants in Barranco and Miraflores. Lima brings together cooking traditions from the coast, Andes, and Amazon.
lakeside culture
Travel across the high-altitude lake to island communities where weaving, farming, and fishing remain part of daily life. Private excursions allow more time with local hosts and fewer rushed stops.
Peruvian Amazon
Stay at a remote lodge and search for monkeys, macaws, caimans, and other wildlife with naturalist guides. Canoe trips, canopy towers, forest walks, and dawn outings reveal different parts of the rainforest.
The things travelers ask us most about Peru, from adjusting to the altitude in Cusco to booking Machu Picchu tickets. Have a question we haven't covered? Send it to
May to September is dry season in the Andes and the most popular time. The Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance.
Tickets are timed and limited, and they sell out months ahead for May to September. Inca Trail permits go even faster. You'll need your passport to enter.
Cusco sits at about 3,400 m. Many travelers start in the Sacred Valley, at about 2,800 m, to adjust before Cusco.
By train from Ollantaytambo or the Cusco area to Aguas Calientes, then a 30-minute bus ride up to the site.
Fly to Puerto Maldonado from Cusco or Lima for the southern Amazon, or to Iquitos for river cruises in the north.
For the best-known restaurants, yes. Book weeks or even months ahead.
