Carmen
Senior Travel Designer & Andean SpecialistSpecialist in custom multi-generational journeys, high-Andean private lodges, and tailored cultural immersion throughout Peru and Bolivia.
About Us
Bespoke private journeys and discreet cultural curation across Peru, Galápagos, Patagonia, and the Amazon, guided by native experts based in Cusco.
LOCAL EXPERTISE • UNMATCHED HERITAGE
Travel Local, Experience South America
At South American Luxe, we believe true luxury is rooted in the depth of native knowledge, insider access, and uncompromised comfort. Headquartered in Cusco—the imperial capital of the Inca Empire—our founders and travel directors were born and raised among the dramatic Andean peaks, giving us an unmatched understanding of South America's most enchanting destinations.
We transcend generic itineraries. Every voyage is designed as a bespoke masterpiece, pairing you with university-credentialed historians, reserving private viewing windows at ancient sanctuaries, chartering executive catamarans in the Galápagos, and securing tables at the world's most acclaimed culinary temples.
With dedicated on-ground teams in Cusco, Lima, Quito, and Santiago, we provide 24/7 personal concierge care, effortless private aviation logistics, and the peace of mind that comes from having genuine local experts by your side at every step.
OFFICIALLY REGISTERED • GERCETUR LICENSED
Our Company
South American Luxe S.A.C. (RUC: 20613990667) is an officially licensed luxury tour operator accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (MINCETUR) and the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism (GERCETUR Cusco).
We operate under the highest international standards of safety, financial protection, and traveler security. Every expedition includes comprehensive passenger liability coverage, private Mercedes fleet transport with vetted security chauffeurs, and personalized oxygen-enriched hospitality in high altitude.
- Officially certified by MINCETUR & GERCETUR Cusco (Constancia N° 148-2024).
- 100% Certified Carbon-Neutral operations with Andean reforestation partnerships.
- Direct on-ground executive presence in Cusco & Lima with 24/7 VIP Concierge.
República del Perú • GERCETUR Cusco
Constancia de Registro Oficial
Agencia de Viajes y Turismo de LujoSOUTH AMERICAN LUXE S.A.C.
RUC: 20613990667 • Nombre Comercial: SALUXE TRAVEL
Dirección: Urb. Urubambilla B-1, Cusco, Perú
Estado Legal
ACTIVO • HABIDO
Modalidad
Viajes a Medida
Verificación
MINCETUR 2024
WHY TRAVEL WITH NATIVE SPECIALISTS
4 Reasons to Choose Local Experts
Discover why discerning international travelers trust our on-ground curators in Cusco for seamless South American exploration.
01 • BESPOKE PACING
100% Tailor-Made Private Journeys
No generic group tours or rigid schedules. Every departure date, boutique hotel suite, private helicopter charter, and culinary experience is calibrated precisely to your wishes.
- Private guides assigned exclusively to your party
- Flexibility to adjust daily pacing and exploration times
- Exclusive access to private villas, estates, and catamarans
STANDARDS OF DISTINCTION
The South American Luxe Difference
Tailor-Made
100% bespoke private pacing & departuresExpert Guides
Certified historians with master’s credentialsBest Value
Direct local pricing with zero agency markups24/7 Support
Instant WhatsApp care on the groundPositive Impact
Carbon-neutral & Quechua community support
PASSION • KNOWLEDGE • DISCRETION
Meet Our Local South America Travel Experts
Guiding you with local passion, generational knowledge, and bespoke hospitality across Peru and South America.
Lizbet
Operations & Guest Experience LeadCoordinates flawless on-ground luxury logistics, 24/7 VIP concierge care, and exclusive private permits for our discerning international guests.
Saúl
Senior Expedition Director & Guide CuratorVeteran Andean trek director and archaeologist, curating private access routes, exclusive camping charters, and scholar-level expeditions.
Mateo
Founder & Managing DirectorOver 18 years dedicated to redefining authentic Andean luxury travel, fostering direct community partnerships, and leading private aviation networks.
Efrain
Logistics & Technology DirectorOversees high-altitude communications, seamless private aviation dispatch, and real-time operational safety protocols across South America.
Rossy
VIP Concierge & Client RelationsDedicated to seamless guest relations, Michelin-level private gastronomy reservations, and personalized luxury wellness itineraries.
EXPEDITIONS OF A LIFETIME
Signature South America Experiences
Impeccably tailored private journeys through South America's most iconic landscapes and private sanctuaries.
Peru • 8 to 12 Days
Peru & The Ancient Andes
Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu via Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury train and private historians.
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Ecuador • 7 to 10 Days
The Enchanted Galápagos
Private luxury catamarans, marine reserve expeditions, and secluded volcanic island landings.
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Chile & Argentina • 10 to 14 Days
Patagonia & Glaciers
Torres del Paine luxury eco-lodges, private helicopter glacier landings, and pristine fjords.
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