This Hotel in the Sacred Valley Is a Destination in Itself - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

"Set in Peru’s Sacred Valley on the grounds of an ancient hacienda and adjacent Inca ruins, this horizontally laid-out, organically shaped lodge melds with quinoa fields, river valley scenery and towering mountains to create a secluded, safari-style retreat. With just 50 rooms and an all-inclusive model covering meals, drinks, transport and a choice of more than 50 guided excursions daily, guests enjoy bespoke, small-group cultural and athletic adventures ranging from gentle spa days at the Pumacahua Bath House to strenuous mountain hikes, bike rides and visits to remote villages and pre-Inca sites; evenings commonly find guests and guides gathered in a large common room planning the next day over Pisco Sours. Rooms are large and cozy with deep soaking tubs and beds made for weary hikers, the spa occupies a soulful colonial bath house by the water, and the culinary program—conceived and led by Michelin-starred chef Virgilio Martinez—showcases locally sourced valley ingredients (sample adventurous offerings such as guinea pig). Emphasizing slow, deep travel rather than the typical Machu Picchu rush, the property feels intimate and immersive, is about an hour by train from Cusco and roughly 90 minutes by train from Ollantaytambo/Machu Picchu, and lists all-inclusive room rates starting near $1,000."