seven properties
to Machu Picchu
to Lake Titicaca
and stargazing
The High Road: Peru and Bolivia
This journey moves through Peru and Bolivia, beginning at sea level in Lima and gradually ascending through the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco, before crossing the Andean altiplano to Lake Titicaca and continuing into Bolivia for La Paz and the Uyuni salt flats. The ascent is deliberate. Lima gives you two nights to settle and eat extraordinarily well before the altitude begins. The Sacred Valley sits lower than Cusco and absorbs the first days at elevation without effort. By the time Machu Picchu arrives, you're ready for it.
The journey is built around the way you move as much as where you go. The Hiram Bingham train follows the Urubamba River from highland to cloud forest on the way to Machu Picchu, brunch on board. The Andean Explorer carries you overnight across the altiplano from Cusco to Lake Titicaca, reaching over 4,300 metres at La Raya Pass, with a dining car, observation car and the kind of unhurried pace that rail travel at this altitude demands. Private guides throughout provide context where it matters most and step back where the landscape speaks for itself.
The final section shifts in tone. Bolivia brings a more elemental experience, from the high-altitude basin of La Paz to the vast, disorienting scale of the Salar de Uyuni. At 10,582 square kilometres, the salt flat is the largest in the world, and at sunrise, when the light catches the geometric salt crust and the horizon disappears, it's one of the few places that genuinely exceeds what photographs suggest. Throughout, the journey balances structure and flexibility: privately guided moments where context matters, and space to pause where the setting speaks for itself.
The Hiram Bingham train departs Ollantaytambo in the morning, following the Urubamba River as the valley narrows and the landscape shifts from highland into cloud forest. Brunch is served on board. On arrival, a private guide leads your visit through Machu Picchu's key terraces, ceremonial spaces and viewpoints at a measured pace, with time to absorb the setting rather than move through it. The return journey includes dinner on board before arriving into Poroy station. The Inca built in stone and at altitude across terrain that would challenge modern engineering. Standing inside it is different from reading about it.
The Andean Explorer is a luxury sleeper train that runs once weekly between Cusco and Lake Titicaca, one of the highest railway routes in the world. As the train departs Cusco the landscape gradually opens into the altiplano. A stop at Raqchi and the Temple of Viracocha breaks the journey, before the train climbs toward La Raya Pass at over 4,300 metres. The afternoon and evening are spent moving between the observation car, the lounge and the dining carriage. This is not a transfer. It's a moving hotel crossing terrain that would take three times as long by road.
At 3,650 metres above sea level, the Salar de Uyuni stretches 10,582 square kilometres without interruption. A private 4x4 takes you across the geometric salt crust to Incahuasi Island, a rocky outcrop covered in giant cacti with views across the flats to a horizon that seems to have no end. Sunset drinks are arranged on the salt itself. The following morning begins before dawn for the sunrise, when the light is at its most atmospheric and the salar feels at its quietest. After dark, with minimal light pollution, the Uyuni region offers some of the clearest night skies in South America.
The itinerary in full
















Seven properties. Chosen for what lies beyond the door.
Every property in this collection has been selected not only for its design and service, but for its connection to the landscapes, cultures and experiences that await outside.



Belmond Miraflores Park
Miraflores, Lima
An all-suite property on the Malecón clifftop in Miraflores, with the Pacific visible from the upper floors and the rooftop pool. 89 suites, the service depth of a substantial city property and walking distance from Lima's leading restaurants and the coastal path toward Barranco. The right base for two nights in a city that rewards good eating and unhurried exploration.
Suite
Junior Suite. Separate sitting area, work space and spacious marble bathroom. Large windows overlook the city or the Pacific.



Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado
Sacred Valley, Peru
Set on the banks of the Urubamba River, built to resemble a rural Peruvian village with stone and wood construction and landscaped gardens stepping down to the water. In-room televisions are omitted as standard to preserve the sense of retreat. The property sits at a lower altitude than Cusco, which is exactly why it comes first in the itinerary.
Suite
Garden Junior Suite. Private terrace opening onto the gardens and river, floor-to-ceiling windows, natural materials, heated marble-and-onyx bathrooms.



Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco, Peru
A 16th-century palace and convent restored as an all-suite property of around 55 suites, a short walk from the Plaza de Armas. Cloistered courtyards and fountains carry the building's history without overwhelming it. Cusco's only outdoor heated pool. All suites are oxygen-enriched and 24-hour butler service runs throughout. At 3,400 metres, this kind of considered detail matters.
Suite
Junior Suite. Arranged around the internal courtyards, king or twin poster beds, Peruvian marble bathrooms, oxygen enrichment throughout.

Belmond Andean Explorer
Cusco to Puno, Peru
One of South America's leading luxury overnight sleeper trains, the Andean Explorer connects Cusco and Lake Titicaca across one of the highest railway routes in the world, reaching over 4,300 metres at La Raya Pass. Dining, bar and observation cars run the length of the train. The journey is designed to be savoured as a moving hotel. Pack a small overnight bag; luggage travels separately.
Suite
Suite Cabin. Separate seating area, panoramic windows, Peruvian textiles, oxygen available on request.



Titilaka Lodge
Platería Peninsula, Lake Titicaca, Peru
A Relais & Châteaux member and Michelin Key-recognised property sitting on four private acres at the end of a peninsula with water on three sides. 18 lake-view rooms. The lodge is remote by design: no neighbouring buildings, minimal ambient noise, a private jetty for all lake departures. Stays typically include meals, drinks and curated excursions.
Suite
Dawn Room. Lake-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows, heated floors, uninterrupted sunrise views across Titicaca.



Atix Hotel
Calacoto, Zona Sur, La Paz, Bolivia
Bolivia's first contemporary boutique design property, a Design Hotels member in a distinctive angular building clad in native materials. The hotel functions as a live gallery for works by Bolivian artist Gastón Ugalde, displayed throughout the rooms and public spaces. The rooftop +591 Bar and pool sit above the city with views toward the surrounding mountains.
Suite
Atix Suite. Separate living and dining area, king bed, Jacuzzi, floor-to-ceiling windows, curated Bolivian artwork throughout.

Hotel Casa Gastón
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Conceived as a hotel-museum on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni, Casa Gastón brings considered comfort and art-driven design to one of South America's most remote landscapes. Architecture and interiors draw on the tones and textures of the surrounding altiplano, with a focus on warmth, insulation and quiet. Direct access onto the salt flats, all-inclusive logistics.
Suite
Natural materials, soft lighting, salar or altiplano views. Designed for warmth and quiet at altitude.
Hotel Casa Gastón is scheduled to open towards end of 2026. Should it not be available for your travel dates, an alternative salt lodge or dome-style accommodation will be arranged.Inca Trail extension
A two-day trail via Wiñay Wayna arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, replacing the outbound Hiram Bingham journey. Trail permits must be secured well in advance and availability is limited. Worth it for those willing to trade one night of comfort for one of South America's most iconic walks.
Tiwanaku archaeological site
A guided stop en route from Lake Titicaca to La Paz, adding approximately two hours to the journey. Tiwanaku predates the Inca by over a thousand years and provides additional context on the earlier Andean civilisations that shaped the region.
Colca Canyon extension
A three-night extension near Arequipa, Peru, covering Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons, and the condor viewing point at Cruz del Cóndor. Accessible from Puno and a strong natural counterpoint to the rest of the journey.
Altitude
Altitude is the most important practical consideration on this journey. Lima is at sea level. Cusco sits at 3,400 metres, Lake Titicaca at 3,800 metres and the Uyuni salt flats at 3,650 metres. The itinerary is paced deliberately to allow the body to adjust at each stage. Arrive, rest, hydrate and avoid overexertion in the first day or two at each new elevation. Acetazolamide (Diamox) can be prescribed as a preventive measure and is worth discussing with your doctor before travel. Coca tea is widely available locally and commonly used.
Book early
Reservations for Central in Lima require 60 to 90 days' notice and should be secured before flights are confirmed. Mil at Moray requires approximately four months. Andean Explorer and Hiram Bingham reservations typically open around 12 months in advance. Machu Picchu entry tickets are issued for specific time slots and should be secured as early as possible once travel dates are confirmed. We recommend beginning the booking process at least 12 months before your intended travel date.
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