Peru

Start off your custom active adventure in Peru’s capital, Lima. This vibrant metropolis boasts a list of must-see attractions as long as a llama’s neck, including archeological wonders and such world-class museums as the renowned Larco Herrera Museum. Lima’s coastline is also home to some of the world’s best surf spots— you choose whether to watch the pros or catch a wave yourself. Some of the world’s finest restaurants compete with mouthwatering street food, and you’ll never taste better ceviche or pisco sours. When it comes to accommodation, the trendy Hotel B in the lively Barranco district is the best boutique choice.

A one-hour private flight brings you way up to Cusco (11,000 feet), the former Inca capital. Catch your breath (literally) by heading down into the Sacred Valley to go horseback riding through the valley, paddle down the Urubamba River, or take part in a spiritual offering to Mother Nature with an Andean Shaman. Sol y Luna hotel is the place to stay, and be sure to visit their foundation’s school, home to 150+ local students.

After acclimating to the elevation, Machu Picchu beckons. Climb aboard a 1920’s-style luxury train where performers entertain, vistas inspire, and meals warm the soul. A short bus ride or hike will be the final stage before reaching Machu Picchu. Marvel in this 15th century Incan citadel while your expert guide helps you discover the history and grandeur of this enigmatic site An overnight at Belmond’s Sanctuary Lodge is the ultimate retreat. Early morning risers should not miss another chance to further uncover this iconic destination with a hike to the Summit of Apu Machu Picchu. Return back to Cuzco for a chance to explore this charming city.

A 25-minute private flight from Cuzco brings you to the heart of the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Gray & Co. travellers can start their day with a custom hike in Tambopata National Reserve, with a naturalist to spot endangered giant river otters, red howler monkeys, anacondas, and more. Continue onward for a walk through the rainforest canopy on suspension bridges linking eight observational platforms. After a gourmet lunch at the hotel’s Hacienda Concepción, accompany a local healer to a garden with more than 200 medicinal plants. An evening twilight river ride in search of endangered nocturnal wildlife will cap off your Amazonian adventure before you retreat back to Inkaterra’s Reserva Amazonica Lodge.

Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and said to be the birthplace of the Incas. Spend the morning exploring the Uros floating islands and learning weaving techniques with the Aymara people. Afterward, board your private boat for a gourmet lunch while cruising these clear waters. The secluded luxury Titilaka is the ultimate basecamp. Vamanos!