Machu Picchu to the Galapagos

Westin Lima Hotel , Lima / Days 1-2 / Superior First Class

Located in San Isidro, Lima’s vibrant financial, cultural, and shopping district, the 301-room Westin Lima Hotel stands in close proximity to a wide variety of restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, bar, and lounge; fitness center; indoor pool; spa with massage treatments, sauna, and Jacuzzi; complimentary internet access (public areas only); boutiques; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel , Sacred Valley / Days 3-4 / Superior First Class

The Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel is located on a 17th-century colonial hacienda in the heart of the Sacred Valley, a short drive from Ollantaytambo train station en route to Machu Picchu. A colonial-style lodging, the 115-room hotel’s amenities include two restaurants, bar, and sushi bar; fitness center; spa with hyperbaric chamber and massage treatments; complimentary Wi-Fi internet access; beauty salon; boutiques; museum; art gallery; movie theater; library; and laundry service. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with Jacuzzi tub and hair dryer, in-room safe, ironing facilities, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge , Machu Picchu / Day 5 / Superior First Class

A mere 20 yards from Machu Picchu’s entrance and situated amidst beautiful gardens, the 31-room Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located at the remote Incan ruins. The Orient-Express hotel features such amenities as a restaurant, cafeteria overlooking the ruins, bar, and Internet access. It also has a wellness center with massage, and yoga sessions. Though basic, all rooms are clean, comfortable, and equipped with private bath with hair dryer, safe, TV, and phone.

Belmond Hotel Monasterio , Cuzco / Days 6-7 / Deluxe

A former monastery dating to 1592 and National Historic Landmark, the intimate Hotel Monasterio is well located adjacent to Cuzco’s main square. The hotel’s décor features gilded antiques, traditional religious art, Inca masks, hand-carved pillars, beamed ceilings, and floors of cobblestone, brick, and terracotta that enhance its colonial Renaissance style of three levels surrounding a central courtyard. The 126-room Monasterio also houses an 18th-century chapel with gold ornaments, intricate carvings, frescoes, and Inquisition-era paintings. Modern amenities include two restaurants, bar, Internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Colorful guest rooms feature Inca-style textiles, private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, safe-deposit box, TV, and phone.

Swissotel Quito , Quito / Days 8-9, 14 / Deluxe

The 275-room Swissotel Quito is located near Quito’s old town, close to shopping, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Hotel facilities include five restaurants; indoor and outdoor swimming pool; fitness center; squash, racquet, and tennis courts; spa with Jacuzzi, sauna, and massage treatments; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, ironing facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos , Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands / Days 10-13 / Superior First Class

The Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos comprises a secluded 480-acre private estate set in a lush Miconia forest in the highlands of the Galapagos’ central island, Santa Cruz.  Along with rainforest-like gardens, the property has extensive lava tunnels onsite.  Designed with a blend of colonial and traditional island elements that complement the natural surroundings, the hotel offers a restaurant and piano bar, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, massage treatments and whirlpool, gym, tennis courts, art gallery, and laundry and dry cleaning services.  s consist of 21 separate casitas and villas, all of which have a garden-facing front porch and provide air conditioning, private bath with hair dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, ironing facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Ceiba Tops , Iquitos / Extension / Superior First Class

This secluded 74-room jungle lodge is situated about 45 minutes down the Amazon River from Iquitos. Lodge facilities include an indoor/outdoor dining room, bar and patio with hammocks, and swimming pool. All units are air-conditioned with full private bath with hot water, twin beds, lights, fan, window screens and rainforest or Amazon River view.

Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel , Lima / Extension / First Class

Opened in 2007 at Lima International Airport, the 130-room Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel has a restaurant serving both local and international cuisine, bar, internet access, gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, spa, hair salon, and indoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms offer private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.