Hotel Explora
There are many concepts of what luxury is. The most traditional and the one that most people identify with is ostentatious, big, exaggerated and radiant luxury. And it is true, this has always been and will be considered as such. But there are other concepts of luxury, which are gaining more strength every day and are, for many people, even considered a privilege. These new concepts have been inserted in the tourism sector.
Some seek luxury in large hotels, with first-class personalized attention 24 hours a day, a dream spa, opulent decoration and a five-star restaurant that never fails. Others, however, see luxury from another horizon and in a different way. They find it in the experiences of the destination they are visiting, in the human wealth and quality of its people, and in everything that environment has to offer. Thus, true luxury in tourism is not defined solely by opulence, but by the authenticity and depth of the experiences lived. This more intimate and genuine approach to luxury is redefining the way we perceive travel and the privileges it can offer us.
Valle del Colca
LUXURY EXPERIENCES WITH LIMATOURS
At LimaTours, we focus on every detail to offer exceptional experiences. We know our clients, the agencies, and we understand the wishes of their passengers. Additionally, we are familiar with the various markets we work with, allowing us to provide appropriate recommendations. We always suggest from our experience, ensuring that each recommendation has been personally tested and valued.
“The LimaTours team always recommends something they already know, that is why we differentiate ourselves from the rest. The team is always exploring and testing different services and then offering and recommending them. It is recommended based on experiences. As operators we have to know the product.”
Ronald Vera – Regional Manager for Latin America, Spain, Italy and Portugal
For example, “a young couple can be recommended the Explora hotel in the town of Urquillos in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, as it is a perfect place to go in search of outdoor adventures such as long walks or enjoy another activity that requires more effort.” physical. If they are older people, they are offered something as elegant and comfortable as Hotel B in Barranco, smaller, more personalized, more boutique, or like the Sol y Luna in Urubamba, which are for a more leisurely type of tourist, but also offering many activities and amenities.”
Hotel Explora
“LimaTours is very careful with the details when planning a luxury trip. We have a team of experts who know the operation and the destinations,” adds Ronald. Recently, she took a trip to Arequipa with Milagros Garrido, Product Manager, and José Pedraza, General Manager, to try and learn about two Andean brand products: the Cirqa hotel in the city, and Puqio, in the beautiful Colca Valley.
Cañón de Culebrillas
THE LUXURY OFFER IN AREQUIPA In Peru, the concept of luxury is taking shape over time, since we are considered a premium destination worldwide. Arequipa, like Cusco and Lima, although with a smaller number of visitors, is prepared to meet the growing demand for luxury experiences. In addition to Puqio and Cirqa, we have the Colca Lodge, Belmond’s Casitas del Colca, and even a world-renowned luxury train: the Andean Explorer, also from Belmond.
Colca Lodge
One of the highlights of these hotels that offer luxury experiences is the quality of their staff. From the service and attention they provide to the interaction with the drivers and guides, all the people you meet during your stay complement and enrich the experience.
‘What differentiates LimaTours as an operator is definitely the quality of advice we give and the human side we have, since we know what we are offering, we can recommend certain guides that make a difference in a travel experience, we know what type of car we are going to send to our clients because we know them and we know what they like. The experience of luxury is knowing and providing the best of the human side,’ adds Ronald, who says that he likes to be one of the first to try a product and then be able to tell his clients that he knows it, that he has tried it. and that he recommends it because it will meet his expectations.
Andean Explorer
In addition to highlighting the unique experience that hotels offer, it is important to highlight the destination itself. Arequipa, for example, is a beautiful city, with charming neighborhoods and an impressive plaza. Its surroundings are cared for and preserved, but what really stands out is its gastronomy, considered one of the best and most varied in the entire country.
Victoria – Picantería democrática
Colca would not be what it is without the presence of the city of Arequipa, and vice versa, since they complement each other perfectly. The same happens with Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco; Together they form a combination that enhances each other and enriches the traveler’s experience.
‘Something very curious is that the people who are going to visit Colca do not make any stops on the way from Arequipa. That is why it is key to have a guide who knows and recommends making those stops. On that route are the Ruta del Sillar and Pampa Cañahuas. Two places that you cannot miss and if they don’t tell you, you overlook it. A luxury to have a guide like that’,
Cirqa – Parador en Arequipa
‘Talking about our trip to Arequipa, I want to highlight that both Cirqa and Puqio have a lot of sense of the place where they are located, the infrastructure blends perfectly with the landscape where they are, taking great care of the environment, and that is a luxury, it is a sense of place ‘, says Milagros, remembering the privileged days she spent there.
‘In Puqio, in the Colca Valley, it is not necessary to be very ostentatious in luxury in terms of infrastructure since there are safari-type rooms in tents, but good taste and sobriety is what predominates, as if you were in a house of family. It is not a hotel that offers you 24-hour attention services, because due to its location and the concept it is not possible, but the staff cares that you do not lack anything and that you have what you need to spend a spectacular night. They make you feel at home. It doesn’t feel like they are invading or disturbing you, but rather they have a very subtle way of being present for whatever you need. That’s what I call luxury.’
Puqio
REDISCOVERING LUXURY IN PERU
In a country as diverse as Peru, with a wide range of experiences to discover, it is essential to recognize the individual preferences of each traveler. In addition, it is important to inquire about their favorite destinations and the reasons behind these choices. This allows us to recommend activities and destinations that suit your interests and expectations. With an unparalleled variety of destinations, Peru offers endless opportunities to experience luxury tourism at its finest.
Bosque Guardián Lodge
‘Visiting Iquitos is also a luxury, since, although it is a vibrant city with its own chaotic charm, it offers a unique combination of luxury and very strong nature. There are the Amazon cruises or the lodges in the middle of the jungle. The latter cannot offer you opulent stays in large buildings with the latest finishes, but due to their location and capacity for movement in the middle of the Amazon, they offer you unique experiences considered luxury because they are experiential and particular activities of the area, infused with the environment and aware of where they are,’ Ronald and Milagros agree, very sure of what they are talking about due to the years of experience they have.
Crucero Delfin
Luxury is something completely personalized, adapted to the profile of each traveler. Luxury is also reaching Machu Picchu on foot, living the experience of contemplating this wonder of the world after days traveling the Inca Trail. Luxury is that the people who serve you know your limits, know how far they can go and how to present the product they offer. It means having exceptional people on your team, capable of reading and understanding clients, and having key colleagues who accompany and enrich you during the journey, leaving you satisfied, full of learning and, above all, wanting to return.
Peru is a destination that fills you with history, good food and warm people; It is a mystical place. Coming to Peru is a luxury, because it is a luxury country.