The words high-end might not immediately spring to mind when thinking of the South American country of Peru. However, like most places in the world, it's entirely possible to upgrade your experience if you know how. The good news is that the following list is jammed packed with suggestions on how to do just this. Keep reading to find out more about how to do Peru in style.

Treat yourself to first-class flights

If you are travelling to Peru by air, then it's well worth investing in some luxury seats. This usually means first class or business class, and you’ll be glad of the extra room and luxury as flights from New York to Lima are around 8 hours, and can be up to 15 -20 hours from Europe.

If you choose a business class flight to Lima, you can expect flat seats with additional privacy, three-course meals, and blankets to keep you toasty and warm while you're in the air. However, if you go all out and opt for first class, you could find yourself winging your way to Peru in your own cabin with a lie-flat bed, eating champagne and caviar, and even getting one-to-one service from staff. Truly the perfect way to begin a high-end trip to South America.

Choose the best hotels

Another smart way to make sure that your trip to Peru is as luxe as possible is to choose one of the best hotels. Of course, in a country with several major cities, there are plenty to pick from, including the Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel in Cusco, the Hyatt Centric San Isidro Lima and the Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness. There are also some beautifully restored hotels situated in historic buildings like the Hotel B in Lima that will add a touch of class to your stay.

Invest in guided tours

Peru isn't just about where you stay, but getting out and about to see all the amazing sites that this culturally rich South American Country has to offer. Of course, one of the most popular of these is to hike up into the mountains to see the ancient Inca city of Macha Pictou. However, instead of making your own way up there, why not invest in one of the many excellent hiking machu picchu tours that are on offer? You can even choose a private tour and add additional stops on the INCA trail to your tour with ease, as all the logistics are worked out for you.

Find the best restaurants

No high-end trip is complete without sampling some of the best local chefs have to offer in the form of food. The central restaurant located in Lima has to be one of the best in Peru, if not the world. There you’ll find extensive tasting menus crafted from locally sourced ingredients from the Amazon, Andes and the coast.

Then there is Maido, also located in Lima, which fuses traditional Peruvian food with Japanese fare. Be sure to make room for the delicious ceviche!