Press and Awards

Peru stood out at the LATA Excellence Awards 2025, where Mountain Lodges of Peru founder Enrique Umbert received the Significant Contribution Award for his leadership in responsible tourism, community development, and empowering Andean women artisans.

Mountain Lodges of Peru was recognized for its lodge-to-lodge Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu and Yanapana NGO initiatives, supporting Andean communities through sustainable tourism, weaving traditions, and local partnerships.

Mountain Lodges of Peru launched daily departures for its all-inclusive treks to Machu Picchu, plus new three-day Salkantay and Lamay Lodge itineraries for travelers seeking flexible, immersive adventures in the Andes and Sacred Valley.

Mountain Lodges of Peru announced daily departures for its all-inclusive lodge-to-lodge treks to Machu Picchu, along with new three-day Salkantay and Lamay Lodge itineraries designed for travelers seeking flexible, shorter adventures in the Andes.

At Mountain Lodges of Peru, we craft once-in-a-lifetime journeys that combine the thrill of adventure travelwith authentic cultural immersion, offering expert guides, boutique accommodations, and personalized servicethat connect every guest to the spirit, traditions, and landscapes of the Andes.6

Mountain Lodges of Peru was featured among hard-to-reach hotels, highlighting remote Andean lodges reached by foot, bike, or horseback, where travelers are rewarded with scenic views, refined cuisine, plush beds, and immersive adventure.

Mountain Lodges of Peru was ranked No. 2 among readers’ favorite tour operators in 2021, recognized for highly personalized trekking adventures to Machu Picchu and expert-led journeys that turn travel into unforgettable experiences.

From Huacahuasi Lodge to the Quechua village of Patacancha, travel agents followed Mountain Lodges of Peru’s Lares Adventure through high-altitude Inca trails, remote Andean homes, breathtaking landscapes, and meaningful cultural encounters.

Mountain Lodges of Peru was highlighted as a smart way to plan a Machu Picchu trip, offering guided treks, seamless logistics, lodge-to-lodge comfort, meals, tickets, hot showers, cozy beds, private hot tubs, and Andean adventure.

Mountain Lodges of Peru supported the One Million Trees for Machu Picchu initiative, a reforestation project restoring Andean forests, reducing tourism’s carbon footprint, and promoting sustainability near Machu Picchu.

Mountain Lodges of Peru was featured among the best hotel packages for adventurous couples, highlighting romantic travel experiences that combine luxury, excitement, Andean landscapes, and memorable adventures for thrill-seeking pairs.

National Geographic featured Peru’s Salkantay Trek in 100 Hikes of a Lifetime, highlighting its route to Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, cloud forests, Andean landscapes, and Mountain Lodges of Peru’s high-altitude ecolodges.