Machu Picchu Inn-to-Inn Trek

Colpa Lodge

After crossing a high mountain pass and leaving the snow peaks behind, we arrive at Colpa Lodge. Set on a hillside across the river from a local village, the abobe-built lodge has impressive views of green hills and rolling fields.The lodges has six guestrooms, large public areas that open onto lawns, and a relaxing Jacuzzi. The decor in this lodge celebrates the arts and music of Peru, with colorful hats and instruments hanging on the walls. An orchid garden is carefully maintained behind the building and a guided tour is offered to the guests. The hill behind the lodge has been made into a private reserve to protect the spectacled bear.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel — Aguas Calientes

A luxury boutique hotel just steps from the train, but a secluded natural paradise. Located in the small town of Aguas Calientes on the banks of the Urubamba River, the Pueblo Hotel was rated by Travel + Leisure readers  as a top 500 hotel of the world in 2006. Rustic elegance distinguishes the private bungalows, each with its own fireplace, and the lush gardens are home to orchids, exotic birds and other flora and fauna. Check out this fantastic video introducing Inkaterra:

Lucma Lodge

Built at the head of the Inca trail, this elegant lodge sits amid avocado and coffee orchards within the archeological reserve and blends in with the beauty of the landscape. Welcoming staff attends to your every need and there are six comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. The walls of windows in the sitting area and dining room open the space to the grandeur of the rainforest's natural surroundings. Hear tales from the land of Incan legends in the large circular living room, or unwind in the Jacuzzi.

Palacio del Inka-Cusco — Cusco

Housed in a 500-year old mansion, the exquisite Palacio del Inka is located in the historic center of Cusco. Just a five-minute walk from the main square and less than a mile from museums, markets, and restaurants, Palacio del Inka puts the best of Cusco at your fingertips. The rooms are beautifully appointed, decorated with Peruvian art, handcrafted furnishings and modern conveniences and comforts such as LED TV, high-speed Internet access, and Starwood Hotels' signature Luxury Collection beds—among the most comfortable you'll ever sleep in. If you have time, enjoy a relaxing day at the spa, which offers idigenous treatments and a therapy pool.

Salkantay Lodge

Nestled in the Andean valley of Soraypampa, at 12,690 feet, Salkantay Lodge is designed as a harmonious blend of nature and comfort. The bold, thatched-roofed, adobe lodge stands at the foot of high cliffs, where condors soar, and is uniquely positioned to provide a welcoming setting for those acclimatizing to the altitude. All guestrooms and living space are oriented to the dramatic views of Mount Salkantay—just step outside and you'll find yourself in front of two massive snow-capped peaks, among the most sacred to the Incas. The lodge has 12 guest rooms with private facilities, an expansive living room area and bar, as well as a separate dining room. Enjoy admiring mountain views from the large outside Jacuzzi outside, be pampered in the massage room, and star gaze around the fire pit at night. The lodge's decor is based on a red hue, which is the color of royalty and reflects the sacred power of the mountains.

Wayra Lodge

This charming lodge hovers on a secluded windy stretch of valley, beneath the peaks of Pico Soray and Humantay, at 12,812 feet. The stone and thatch structure, in characteristic Andean style, houses six comfortable, elegant guestrooms managed with care by the owners, a local family. Its name, Wayra, means place of the winds and the lodge is decorated with images of sacred pilgrimages to the nearby mountains. Feast on Peruvian fare cooked in the kitchen's impressive wood oven and enjoy candlelit dinners at night. Take a welcome dip in the courtyard Jacuzzi, and admire views of the mountains and cloud forest. This lodge has the feeling of a private mountain home, a safe refuge from weather and rough terrain. When you walk outside, you'll see alpacas roaming the hills, as well as a variety of birds like Andean geese and gulls, ibis, and condors.