Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Poised on the hillside above Urubamba in the foothills of the Andes.

Beautifully furnished with interiors inspired by the local culture, the rooms and casitas are truly inviting with underfloor heating, huge beds and generously sized bathrooms – plus complimentary minibars. Best of all are the spellbinding views of the valley.

It won’t take long to notice that Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is serious about its organic, locally-sourced produce. You’ll be welcome to pick your own from the 10-acre plantation, and see how quinoa, giant corn, potatoes and medicinal herbs are farmed using centuries-old methods such as hand tools and oxen. Be sure to take your time at breakfast to enjoy the delicious feast prepared for you: a tantalising fry-up of bacons, eggs and beans, as well as generous platters of tropical fruit, yoghurt, cereals and aromatic coffee to set you up for the day. For dinner, browse the a la carte menu from the restaurant terrace, and finish up in the bar for a Pisco night cap.

Head out into the great outdoors to go trekking, horse riding, rafting and biking, and discover cultural sites like the Maras salt mines, Pisac’s handicraft market and the ruins of Ollantaytambo and Moray. Wildlife lovers should also keep an eye out for birds on the birding walks. Grown-ups might be inclined to indulge in wine tasting, coca leaf reading and in-room massage treatments; while little ones are catered for with treats provided on special movie nights, treasure hunts and cool explorer packs.