Anybody know about the Luxury Link Machu Picchu package

[bboris1]

My wife and I have always wanted to go to Peru and Machu Picchu. I have noticed several packages on LUxury Link which include the Hotel Monasterio and aplace called the Sanctuary. Has anyone purchased this and if so how was the trip? I have not bought anything from Luxury Link yet

[amosell]

These are outstanding hotels. When we went 2 years ago, I didn't know about Luxury Link. However, if the price is right with the package, go for it. You won't be disappointed with the hotels.

[dbspencer]

Have to agree, you will never forget either hotel and if you go to Colca Canyon as well you will have seen places and things unlike you've seen before. The great thing about staying at the Sanctuary is being able to go into Machu Picchu when there's almost no one around...

Sydney, Australia

[alstein]

We recently returned from a trip to Peru (late Oct.) and we used the 8 day Luxury Link package. It was a magnificent trip; the hotels are the best we have ever stayed in and the service at Orient Express hotels is simply outstanding! All the hotels are different, but each is exceptional from site to food to staff. The opportunity to stay at the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu is unique. My advice is to buy the package now, but check on your dates first. All of the hotels are true treasures and Peru is a fascinating, complex country! We plan to return...it is simply that interesting.....Enjoy.

Two from Tucson (AZ)

[saka51]

we recently returned from a 6 day LL package that was fantastic/each of the hotels are 1st class & the airport transfer service wastop notch/ the folks at Peru experience/Orient Express can arrange train& plane & bustix for you asyou will need all 3 to reachMacchu Piccu. staying at the sanctuary is a must to see the site that opens at 6:30 otherwise you won't arrive before all of the crowds at 11 AM/couple of suggestions would be to upgradeyour room at the sanctuary hotel to be on the side away from the bus turnaround& arrange for car pickup at PIsac, 1 stop b4 Cusco on the return which will save you an hour of travel. Also check your dates as they only have 2 sasons, dry & rainy. The LL package isexcellent value& well organized. we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. CalgaryCanada

[mvmag1]

We have just returned from 8 days in Peru, using a Luxury Link auction package connected to the Inkaterra group. My husband and I bought the package at auction: three days in the Andean rainforest at the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, one night in a villa (one of several owned by Inkaterra) in the Sacred Valley, and two nights at the Inkaterra Macchu Pichu hotel in Aquas Calientes. Friends of ours bought the same package (on a "Buy Now" offer) and we traveled together. I cannot begin to say how fabulous it all was. Inkaterra is an organization dedicated to eco-tourism. The Reserva Amazonica is on the Rio Madre de Dios river, about a 45 minute boat ride from Puerto Maldonado (which is about a 1 1/2 hour flight from Lima, usually via Cusco.) They describe the lodge as rustic, but I'm saying, if that's rustic, give me more! Every room was an individual building. There was a central lodge for dining and another which served as a base for the nature outings. We were up most mornings at 5; we took a canoe trip on Lake Sandobal (we swam); we canoed down a tributary; we fished (I caught a fish...); The guides who were with us all the time were the most amazing young people, so knowledgeable and so dedicated to preserving the rainforest and advancing ecotourism. One young guide is writing a book on traditional medicines used by the rainforest people. Others are working on their theses for their university graduation. I really can't say enough about the amazing experience. Our visit to Cusco and the Sacred Valley was equally wonderful. Our guide and driver met us at the airport; they were both highly knowledgeable and personable. Our villas had our own cook/housekeeper. The food was fabulous. The setting magnificent. I think my only regret was that we only had one day in the Sacred Valley. On to Machu Picchu and the beautiful, beautiful Inkaterra Machu Picchu hotel and our trip to the ruins. I will recommend Inkaterra to all my friends--along with Luxury Link. We met other people along the way who were on similar packages. Maybe we'll meet up with them again on this thread!

[lhbrown]

Hi mvmagl,

Excellent post. I am glad you had such a great time. Keep up the good work

[omegaet]

When we bought the LL Orient Express package to Peru, we decided to add an extra night at the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu. The extra night was relatively expensive, compared to the cost of the total package, but we were most appreciative to have the additional time in the park. We were fortunate, to be there when there was a full moon. We managed to talk the right person into allowing us to enter the park at night (the gates are closed mainly for security, since walking around the walls can result in a deadly fall).What a magical experience to be alone in such a wonderful place!

[omegaet]

If you haven't purchased the Orient-Express package to Peru.....do it! Their properties are head and shoulders above those properties offered by the other guys. You will love being a guest in the Sanctuary and having immediate access to Machu Picchu, while those staying in Aguas Caliente are making the bus ride up the winding road, missing the sunrise - very magical!

[lhbrown]

Hi Omegaet,

Thanks for the tip. This little titbit is worth remembering when we plan our visit to Machu Picchu.