Best nature retreat when visiting the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas Stay at Inkaterra luxury Machu Picchu Hotel, your ultimate cloud forest vacation paradise, an intimate 85-casitas luxury hotel in sprawling Andean style village within the secluded12 acres of exquisite beauty. Follow stone pathways along the terraced hills, melding with the sacred energy of the mountains. Indulge in Inkaterra’s spa services which use sublime natural essences. A first-class restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River.
On the hotel grounds, soak in nature trails winding past waterfalls and gardens; your trained Explorer Guide will explain the fascinating cloud forest ecosystem. Discover a working tea plantation, and the world’s largest private collection of indigenous orchids, open to the public.
Optional activities at the lodge include (extra fees may apply): Travel at twilight to an ancient petroglyph and absorb the timeless spirit of Machu Picchu. Or search for the Andean Cock of the Rock at the river observatory. Nature activities abound, but ideal itineraries include an Andean eucalyptus sauna, followed by massage or a star-lit plunge pool dip. Advance reservations recommended.