Peru has a way of getting under your skin: the altitude, the ruins, the alpacas that photobomb every group shot. Our 2026 Peru Retreat took a group of incentive travel buyers and event professionals from the buzz of Lima to the sacred peaks of Machu Picchu, and by the time everyone touched back down, the verdict was clear. This was a trip worth chasing, with guests rating the experience a perfect 10 out of 10 and already asking when we’re going back. Here’s a look at what made it so unforgettable.
Lima: A Warm Welcome at the Westin
The retreat kicked off in Lima, where guests checked into the Westin Lima Hotel and settled in with a downtown Lima tour, lunch at Casa Aliga, and an afternoon wander through the bohemian streets of Barranco. The property earned high marks as a dependable, city-ready option for a group, and a smooth site inspection gave buyers a clear picture of the hotel’s capabilities for hosting their own events there. Behind the scenes, the team handled a last-minute guest change without missing a beat, setting the tone for a trip where nothing felt like a hassle.
The Sacred Valley: Tambo del Inka Steals the Show
From Lima, the group made their way to the Sacred Valley and the Tambo del Inka, and this is where the trip really took flight. Guests raved about the hotel’s setting along the Sacred River, peaceful and secluded yet just steps from the village, and loved the contrast between an elegant dinner in the restaurant and a laid-back pizza night on the terrace. “The Tambo del Inka hotel has everything to recommend it,” one guest wrote, calling the stay especially memorable.
The Chinchero Experience and Mountain View Lunch were highlights across the board, complete with a traditional ceremony, breathtaking Andean views, and a field full of scene-stealing alpacas. As one guest put it, they could have stayed in the Sacred Valley twice as long. There was simply that much to see and do.
Cusco: History, Hats, and Huayna Picchu
Next up was Cusco and the Palacio del Inka, a beautiful property in a prime location that guests described as elegant and welcoming, with a group dinner nobody wanted to end. From there, the itinerary opened up with a walking tour of Sacsayhuaman, a market visit, a pottery class, and a cooking class that gave everyone a real taste of Peruvian culture.
And then, of course, there was Machu Picchu. Guests called it the highlight of the entire retreat, describing it as everything they had hoped it would be, with the hike that followed serving as a fitting close to a trip full of adventure. For at least one guest, Machu Picchu and a bonus trek up Huayna Picchu topped the list without question.
The Little Things That Made It Big
What stood out most wasn’t just the itinerary. It was how effortless it all felt. Guests praised the seamless luggage transfers, bags waiting in rooms at every check-in, and gifting that hit every mark, including hats that somehow fit everyone perfectly. Room drop surprises turned into a group photo op, and the team behind the scenes, including our Única DMC partners, earned praise for being responsive, thoughtful, and endlessly accommodating, even when travel plans shifted mid-trip.
One guest summed up the whole experience best: “The whole thing was amazing! There were so many opportunities to be surprised on this trip that every day felt magical.”
Final Thoughts: Peru Delivers
Between the elevation, the excursions, and the exceptional hospitality at every stop, our 2026 Peru Retreat proved exactly why this destination belongs on the shortlist for incentive travel and President’s Club programs. Guests left already planning how they’d bring their own top achievers back for the same experience: high altitude, higher expectations, and every one of them met.
A huge thank you to the Westin Lima, Tambo del Inka, Palacio del Inka, and our partners at Única DMC for helping make this retreat one for the books!
