Luxury Family Escape to Peru

For the most unique and memorable rainforest experience the Inkaterra Canopy Tree House offers utter seclusion amidst the splendor of the Peruvian South Eastern Amazon. Built on a private platform and adjoining the famous Inkaterra Canopy Walkway at some 90-ft. (27-mt.) above the lush floor below, the Inkaterra Canopy Tree House provides service that is second to none and a jungle stay like no other.

From the remarkable vantage point high in the canopy, guests can observe a range of wild animal species that are not usually visible from the ground, and listen to the amazing jungle sounds whilst enjoying a complimentary drink. Later on guests can soak up the atmosphere over a light dinner watching the stars above before takinga canopy night walk around this remote and fascinating tree top world.

Excursions at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica are included in our rates except those that require special schedules. The excursions vary in difficulty, duration, and attractions. Excursions are leaded by an Inkaterra Explorer Guide in Spanish or English, as requested upon reservation; some of these are specifically recommended for children.

*All activities and excursions are subject to change depending on weather
conditions and availability.

Enjoy a special Sacred Valley lunch beside the Urubamba River. Start with a delicious pisco sour cocktail and tasty snacks, then continue with a variety of dishes featuring local ingredients,

including many from our own garden.

Connect with Mother Earth through one of Peru’s oldest culinary traditions: savor a selection of meats, tubers and vegetables cooked over hot stones underground.

Discover how to prepare delicious local dishes.
Choose between two options:

1) Specialty course—master some of Lima’s flagship dishes, such as ceviche, causa or quinoa tabbouleh.

2) Full menu course—this includes an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert, all crafted from Peruvian ingredients.

A fun family activity in the garden, Movie Night brings children and adults together under the stars, snacking on delicious popcorn and sipping muña tea beside the Urubamba River. A selection of light bites, desserts and drinks is also available from our chef’s special menu.

Enjoy a delicious lunch Urubamba River and the impressive nature surroundings. The menu incorporates, homemade breads, garden salad, as a main course we offer three types of meats and local pumpkin cheese cake.

Enjoy a reinvigorating and relaxing 60 min. yoga session in beautiful natural surroundings as you enhance your body’s strength and flexibility.

Discover the origins of Peru’s national spirit and sample some of the tastiest varieties before learning how to prepare a refreshing pisco sour cocktail.

Practice relaxation and stretching exercises overlooking the river in the hotel gardens.

Have fun with all the family as you maneuver and guide your kite to the rhythm of the wind.

Embark on a scenic horseback ride through native forests, pastures and streams, visiting local communities along the way and, at journey’s end, a magnificent waterfall.

Feel the rush of adrenaline as you course along the fast-flowing waters of the Urubamba River while admiring magnificent terraces and an Inca bridge along the way. Stop to relax and replenish your energy over some delicious Peruvian snacks.

Thrill to the excitement of ziplining, a totally safe and exhilarating way to soar over the magnificent Sacred Valley. The zipline is reached by a rugged 35-minute hike, with some parts of the route roped for safety.

Led by a shaman, this ancient Andean ritual enables you to give thanks to Mother Earth, or Pachamama, for the life that she gives us, and to make special personal requests.

Children may feed and pet our baby alpacas.

Youngsters needn’t miss a minute of fun: try table football and sapo (a Peruvian coin-tossing game).

Arty youngsters can express their creativity while discovering a new alfresco activity in one of Peru’s most enchanting landscapes.

What does your future hold? Perhaps you will find out in this fascinating traditional ritual, performed by an Andean shaman.

This magical ceremony is led by an Andean priest and consists of offerings to the Inca gods while requesting health and prosperity.

A shaman conducts this ancient ceremony, leading prayers and presenting offerings to help strengthen a couple’s feelings and commitment to each other.

A different activity, where you can interact with our chef and all kitchen staff. It begins in our small garden where you can meet some of our aromatic herbs which we use in our preparations. Then we turn to our main kitchen where it will be presented to all our staff kitchen to start preparing 02 different dishes.

Every afternoon, our bartender will be delighted to tell the story of Peruvian pisco liqueur. He will demonstrate how to mix Pisco Sour and Chilcano. Available every day from 6pm to 6:30pm at Tampu Bar.

Home to many of Cusco's talented artisans, Plaza de San Blas holds a certain magic at daybreak. Be the first to stroll through the old, winding streets of the neighborhood. Colorful balconies and scented geraniums welcome you at every turn. As you reach the top of Cusco, the rising sun enhances the already fascinating view of the city.

Discover the hotel's rich history on a tour that reveals the unique charm infusing our storied walls and courtyards.

Join an expert guide to explore the wealth of art in Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel and discern the meanings behind the original 18th-century Cusco School artworks.

Venture into our secret garden for an alfresco afternoon tea. A butler will pick fresh herbs to make into an aromatic infusion, which you can savor with homemade local delicacies.

Unwind in a bath, prepared by your butler, of natural aromatic herbs and essential oils. They've been carefully selected to relax, revitalize or detoxify body and soul.

Ensure restful sleep with an aromatherapy pillow. Let your butler prepare a blend of natural herbs with soothing, relaxing properties.

Sink into a traditional Andean herbal and floral bath at Hypnôze Spa. Detoxify the body while cleansing the soul in time-honored Peruvian style.

Find out what your future may have in store. Participate in this mystical, shaman-led ceremony dating from Inca times.

Peru's national liquor, pisco is a fine grape brandy with origins dating back 500 years. In an engaging class, learn the story behind our flagship cocktail, the Pisco Sour, and master how to make it yourself.

Uncover the secrets of Peruvian cuisine in a hands-on class. Learn about delicious local ingredients and master the art of local specialties featuring quinoa, tubers, alpaca meat and more.

3 days, 2 nights: Cusco – Puno – Arequipa

Embark on the ultimate Peruvian escape and journey from Cusco to Arequipa in style, visiting charming Puno and the majestic Lake Titicaca. Tours each day let uncover the hidden gems of this fascinating land such as the Sumbay Caves.

2 days, 2 nights: Arequipa – Puno – Cusco

Travel from Arequipa to Cusco in unforgettable style. Enjoy the luxury of the Andean Explorer train as you are whisked through Peru’s most spectacular destinations, including the spellbinding Lake Titicaca.

1 day, 1 night: Cusco – Puno

Be swept up in the beauty of Lake Titicaca at dawn, the stunning final destination as you travel from Cusco to Puno. Train journeys aboard the Andean Explorer promise countless memories to treasure.

1 day, 1 night: Puno – Cusco

Discover the Spirit of the Andes as you journey aboard this luxury train from Puno to Cusco. Let yourself be enchanted by some of South America’s most beautiful scenery as you travel along one of the highest train routes in the world.

Live a unique experience and get to know the Floating Islands of the Uros, a community that lives on floating islands in Lake Titicaca; get on a boat and spend a unique moment getting to know these man-made islands.

Explore the Uros floating islands and the Island of Taquile on this full-day trip, one of our most popular excursions. Neither land, sky, or water, but rather at the intersection of the three, Totora, or junco reed roots, serve as unique building material for the floating islands of the Uros Titino communities of Lake Titicaca.

The Islands of Lake Titicaca excursion brings our guests close to the islands’ Uro-Aymara communities, providing a unique opportunity to grow personally acquainted with the men –skilled reed raftsmen–, and women, - expert weavers famous for their craft–, as well as the ancestral techniques used to keep their islands afloat, among other aspects of their remarkable heritage.

In Taquile, for example, guests will experience the Quechua imagination in the textile weavings unique to the area and recently included in UNESCO’s Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Enjoy lunch outdoors as you treat yourself to the grandeur of Puno’s deep blue skies mirrored across Lake Titicaca with views of Bolivia’s Cordillera Real, or Royal mountain Range, in the background.

Island of the lake Credit: Titilaka

The Aymara Route excursion, spanning a whole day, entails growing acquainted with the geography, neighboring communities, nature, and privileged views of the Chucuito peninsula and Acora.

Delve into pre-Incan times in the legends and stories your guide will offer and learn about Lake Titicaca’s importance in the local worldview and means of subsistence. Grow closely acquainted with the unique interconnectedness of man and nature surviving to this day.

Be it by car, on a bike, or by foot, make your way through the paths meandering through open fields and pastures. Reaching the privileged views of natural lookouts, enjoy the lake’s extensive reach. As part of the excursion, guests will see the lodge’s neighboring communities and locals engaging in daily labors, birds in their varying ecosystems, archeological remains, and astonishing landscapes.

Along the way, stop and enjoy your specially prepared lunch in the company of the lake’s calm and majestic views.

Aymara Route Credit: Titilaka

On the way to or from the airport, stop and see Lampa, a colonial-period architectural gem and previous Spanish colonial stronghold in the area.

Known as the ‘Pink City’ for the lively coloration of its town walls, Lampa invites travelers to visit its church, old mansions, and squares. Renown in the region for its architecture, the Lampa church is the only local temple built exclusively for the use of Spanish landowners. Explore its mysterious catacombs and an impressive replica of Michelangelo’s “La Pietá.”

Perhaps the region’s largest and most important pre-Hispanic funeral ground, the archeological complex of Sillustani provides evidence to the area’s rich past while offering visitors privileged views of Lake Umayo.

Host to a number of chullpas, or ancient funerary tower-like structures, built exclusively to house the remains of nobles and distinguished individuals, Sillustani is among the best kept archaeological sites in the area. Sillustani provides visitors with a range of chullpas in varying architectural forms resulting from changing time periods and power shifts of peoples like the Pucara, Kolla, and Incas. Note, for example, the pre-Incan towers’ rustic appearance and smaller size in comparison to the Incan period’s larger and more sophisticated chullpas. Made up of rocks weighing between 2 and 6 tons, the largest tower in the complex, known as the Lizard Tower, is estimated to have taken over 50 years to build.

Combining archeology, history, and unforgettable views, Sillustani is a must-see location.

Stop and explore the epicenter of the region’s evangelizing mission of indigenous peoples during the Spanish conquest in Puno’s Juli and Pomata churches, this last one used as a model in the construction of other South- American colonial-period temples. Located between Cuzco and the historic mining town of Potosí, these religious centers are at the intersection of millenary cultural legacies, the mining rush, and the clash of faiths.

As the evangelizing fervor spread and competition for followers and acknowledgment grew fiercer in the region, six churches were built by request of rival Catholic congregations. Harboring the construction of four churches in the XVI and XVII centuries, the town of Juli came to be known as the “Little Rome of America,” while Pomata grew famous for its baroque church, built entirely out of red pumice stone, or piedra pómez roja.

The churches display impressive architecture, including gold leaf altars –a technique unique to the time–, as well as notable paintings of the vice regal period and large bells which can still be heard to this day. Recently restored, these offer a journey into the past, one you’ll be able to enjoy peacefully, seeing as travelers rarely make it here. On your way back, you’ll see the mysterious
Aramu Muru, or Wilka Uta portal, a human-sized rectangular frame carved into a massive red rock, similar to sandstone. The mystical Aramu Muru was previously used as a holy site for rituals to the Sun god or Inti during the time of the Incas.

The Colla Route, part of the original network of Incan roadways, runs through the rocky mountain area near the lodge.

Leaving early in the morning, the traveler has numerous route options to choose from along the Colla Route or up to the Titilaka Archway. While walking, you’ll be able to enjoy views of the area and Bolivia’s impressive Cordillera Real, or Royal Mountain Range. Continue onto the Hilarata Summit, where you will be rewarded with amazing views of Lake Titicaca and the Altiplano below
where the Santa Rosa and Thunuhuaya communities are located. Allow Lagoon Chatuma, where locals hold rituals and ceremonies to this day, to surprise you with its beauty.

Accompanied by our specialized guides, you’ll be led in detecting, identifying, and even mimicking bird songs as you attempt to establish an exchange with native species. As part of your experience, you’ll visit different ecosystems where you’ll be able to find a wide range of local birds.

Explore the excellent birdwatching in the conserved protected wetland near the lodge. A member of the RAMSAR Convention on wildlife, this neighboring protection site is home to some 103 species of migratory and residential birds, several of which are only native to this area.

Departing early in the morning or late in the afternoon, you’ll find birds leaving for breakfast or returning home for a night’s rest. Some species are highly recognizable on account of their colorful feathers while others are harder to spot in the opaque and subdued tones of their plumages, a protective measure ensuring camouflage from prey. Depending on the season, you’ll be able to see flamingos and Great crested grebes, among other species.

(only Saturdays and Sundays)
The people of the Peruvian Altiplano are faithful to many historic traditions, among them, bartering or trading as a main form of payment and commerce. Sunday is host to the trading of agricultural products, with a colorful display of a variety of potatoes, quinoa, chuño, among other local goods not seen elsewhere.

The Marketplace Visit offers a unique opportunity to participate in the lively shopping experience of the local people. Gathering inhabitants from Lake Titicaca, neighboring areas, as well as visitors to the area, participate in this lively dynamic as you peruse the unique species in your trip to the market.

(according to Festivities Calendar)
Known as the Peruvian Capital of Folklore, Puno is host to some of the region’s most renowned traditional festivals. Among the most celebrated and popular, the feast of the Virgin of la Candelaria, declared Intangible and Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO boasts over 360 pre and post-colonial dances. Weaving together a unique version of local history, this festival is held each February and gathers around 40,000 people. Storming Puno’s streets with vibrant dance and lively traditional wear made solely for the celebration, the Virgin of la Candelaria is the region’s most representative celebration.

Titilaka has identified 12 local feasts near the lodge, and if your stay with us coincides with any of them, our guides will gladly assist you in enjoying these. Be among the few travelers who have experienced these typical Peruvian
traditions.

The first nautical sports facility on Lake Titicaca, our boat house offers you the exclusive opportunity to sail at more than 12,000 feet above sea level. Choose among kayaks, Canadian canoes, paddle boards, and sunfish sailboats, or try them all as you explore this wonderful body of water.

Experienced Titilaka instructors are at hand to look over your safety and explain navigation procedures before you begin your nautical journey. Explore the lake at your pace while enjoying the serenity of its views and silence. Discover the nearby ecosystems strewn among its shores and Totora reeds, an ideal location to observe local wildlife and plants making Titicaca their home.

Don’t miss views of the lodge as you make your way through the lake and look forward to snacks and refreshing beverages on our outdoor terrace once you’re ready to head back.

Undoubtedly one of our most memorable journeys, cycling through the fields of Platería offers unforgettable scenery as you explore outdoors under Puno’s blue sky.

Crossing varying terrain, you’ll follow rural paths along the lakeshore where you will see locals participating in their daily activities, possibly in traditional wear. Be it farming the earth with old-fashioned tools, or employing old school means of transportation like a donkey for Totora reed gathering, locals can be seen working in the company of their playing children.

Enjoy the freedom and fresh air in this engaging activity where you set the pace and direction.

Puno’s clear skies and the Altiplano’s serenity collaborate to make the lake’s environment a perfect place for astrological observation. Layer up before stepping outside to our lodge gardens where your guide will explain the movement of stars and locate constellations such as the Wawawara Hawira, or Milky Way.

Learn about the religious beliefs of the Andean societies, with duality between the sun and moon serving as origin of the world and cosmic order. Partake in the oral tradition, a local source of knowledge, as you listen to legends and stories passed down from generations from ancestral time to this day.

Allow our guides to gently lead you on a raft through masses of Totora reed near the lodge as you learn more about this local hydrophilic plant species. Explore the lake’s ecosystem and learn about the close relationship existing between the peoples inhabiting the lake and its natural resources.

Used in a number of ways, Totora reed is part of the local diet as well as a construction material for housing. The system for Totora reed distribution is similar to that used for property or land, with reed distributed among locals for harvesting.

This nutritious reed also provides a special ecosystem for birds such as the goldcrest, flightless grebe, moorhen and heron.

Consider the magnificent views, hues, and impressive Andean geography while you walk along rural paths near Titilaka. Visit a local community and learn more about the traditions and practices of Andean life in the Peruvian Altiplano. Observe local agricultural and fishing practices, an essential part of the daily routine.

Enjoy a guided horseback ride and absorb the spellbinding scenery of the Colca Valley. Stop by the river to rest surrounded by nature as you feast on a delicious picnic and recharge your energy.

Join us in our aromatic garden to learn about local herbs. Select your own ingredients to be infused into a refreshing cup of tea.

Relax outside in our gardens and connect with the magical nature of the Colca Valley. Enjoy a tempting breakfast or lunch in blissful seclusion, shaded by our beautiful trees.

Enjoy a stargazing experience like no other. Join us on the esplanade beneath the Colca Canyon's big dark skies. Be mesmerized by the stars and constellations as you warm yourself by the campfire, sipping delicious mulled wine, or almond punch for younger guests.

Sancayo, known as the forgotten fruit of the Incas, is a cactus fruit used to make the Colca Canyon version of the Pisco Sour. Learn how to mix this emblematic cocktail in a fun and engaging class with our bartender.

Want to get close to our adorable baby alpacas? Come and help staff feed them as you familiarize yourself with an iconic Colca creature.

Feeling active? Explore our 24 hectares of land and immerse yourself in the valley's wide open spaces. Pedal off on a bicycle tour or stride out on an enjoyable hike.

Spend time petting our docile horse, Bailarin, and capturing pictures of the elegant equine. Discover fascinating stories about the Peruvian Paso from our expert rider, Elmer.

Set off on an early-morning excursion to discover the "Lord of the Andes", the name given to the mighty condor in this part of Peru. Visit the Cruz del Condor (Condor's Cross) viewpoint and pass through the timeless villages of Yanque, Maca and Pinchollo.

On the way back, admire heavenly landscapes from the vantage points of Antahuilque and Choquetico. On reaching Maca, you'll be introduced to Juan el Bueno, a tame eagle.

Depart from the hotel for a 40-minute walk to Yanque, where you'll admire the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Visit families in their homes to witness and engage in local customs and daily activities, gleaning knowledge such as the properties of medicinal plants.

Finally, it's time to discover the hot springs, mineral-rich waters containing healing sulfur, lithium and iron. Enjoy a relaxing soak and emerge restored.