About Explora Sacred Valley
Set amidst breathtaking landscapes and steeped in rich cultural heritage, the Sacred Valley invites endless exploration. Led by our expert local Explora guides, discover the Maras Salt Mines, Moray’s agricultural terraces, and traditional villages like Pisac and Chinchero. Walk through ancient Incan sites at Ollantaytambo and Pisaq, or venture to the iconic Machu Picchu. For an even deeper experience, combine your journey with a visit to Cusco.
After a day of adventure, retreat to our Explora Lodge, where you’ll savor world-class cuisine crafted by Virgilio Martínez and unwind in beautifully designed rooms offering sweeping views of the Sacred Valley—a perfect fusion of adventure, culture, and luxury. See it on the map here.
What’s Included in Your Stay
Explora lodges offer an all-inclusive experience, allowing you to immerse yourself deeply in the territory without any distractions
Explorations
- Explora offers over 40 options of guided explorations included with your booking.
- Hikes, bike rides, overland explorations, and more to explore in-depth this unique destination.
- Options include full-day and half-day excursions: Tailor your options to your interests and energy levels.
- Groups are limited to a maximum of 8 travelers.
- Led by certified, expert, and bilingual guides from Explora. They are available to help you plan your daily explorations upon arrival and each evening for the following day.
Lodge
- Accommodations with breathtaking views, featuring glaciers and mountains.
- Forest-view retreat with massage rooms, saunas, open-air Jacuzzis, outdoor lounges, and valley-view shower.
- Authentic local gastronomic experience.
- Award-winning architecture and interior design.
Cuisine
At Explora Sacred Valley, we offer a thoughtfully curated menu by Virgilio Martínez, the acclaimed chef behind Central in Lima—recognized as one of the best restaurants in the world—and MIL in Cusco. Experience the distinctive flavors and culinary traditions of the region, crafted with the expertise of one of the world’s top chefs.
Cuisine
At Explora Sacred Valley, we offer a thoughtfully curated menu by Virgilio Martínez, the acclaimed chef behind Central in Lima—recognized as one of the best restaurants in the world—and MIL in Cusco. Experience the distinctive flavors and culinary traditions of the region, crafted with the expertise of one of the world’s top chefs.
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Combine our Destinations
Ancestral Lands
Explore two ancestral lands in one incredible trip.
Fascinating Culture and Landscapes
Explore the driest desert in the world and immerse yourself in the Inca culture.
South America: Land of Contrasts.
Discover breathtaking destinations, where history and nature unite in a journey.
Ancestral Lands
Explore two ancestral lands in one incredible trip.
Fascinating Culture and Landscapes
Explore the driest desert in the world and immerse yourself in the Inca culture.
South America: Land of Contrasts.
Discover breathtaking destinations, where history and nature unite in a journey.
Exclusive Offer
ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY NIGHTS
- For every four or more nights booked in the Sacred Valley or Easter Island, receive one complimentary night and more time to uncover the incredible mysteries of the Inca Empire and enigmatic Moai.
Exclusive Offer
ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY NIGHTS
- For every four or more nights booked in the Sacred Valley or Easter Island, receive one complimentary night and more time to uncover the incredible mysteries of the Inca Empire and enigmatic Moai.
As the World’s Leading Expeditions Company, we craft in-depth explorations to create immersive experiences in some of the world’s most remote and stunning destinations using our award-winning lodges as bases from which to go deeper into each territory.
Territory Expertise
Our long-established presence in remote South America has shaped our knowledge on the territory, on exploration, and on conservation.
Crafted Explorations
We craft one-of-a-kind explorations so you can experience genuine immersion into the remote, from start to finish.
Network of Destinations
We are strategically located across South America’s destinations to foster deep connections with the region’s cultures and natural wonders.
Explora Lodge
Tucked away in one of the valley’s many haciendas, our lodge overlooks an ancient corn plantation which provides work and food for the nearby village of Urquillos and is immersed, therefore, in the slow-paced life of its inhabitants.
Conservation Engagement
The territories we explore and protect haven’t been chosen at random. Instead, they each respond to a conscientious dialogue between nature and culture, collectively articulating a transcontinental constellation of natural and cultural landscapes in urgent need of safeguarding.
FAQs
CONTACT & IMPORTANT INFORMATION SACRED VALLEY
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The altitude of Cusco and its proximity to the equator explain a wide variety of climates featuring two seasons, each with very different appeals.
The sun shines abundantly during the driest season, from April to October, with occasional night frosts. During those months, the Andean pampa turns yellow and ochre. Average temperatures range between 41°F and 68°F (5° C and 20° C) and can even drop to 32° F(0° C) at night.
Between November and March, in turn, the Valley dresses in green and the weather is subtropical. During this season, temperatures can range between 44,6 °F and 69,8°F (7° and 21° C).
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Some of the main attractions of this region are the sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco, for which we have developed full-day explorations. If our travelers decide to take one of these alternatives, we recommend a stay of at least five nights, as less is insufficient to have an exploration experience that allows you to discover the diversity of this valley, where there are still many places to discover. A six-night program is a good alternative to have a deeper experience in the Sacred Valley and the Cusco region.
*Our exploration of Machu Picchu, combines Explora services with third-party services due to the restrictions that the nature of this place demands from us. This exploration has an additional cost depending on your program and it must be confirmed with our reservations team at the moment of your reservation.
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Urubamba, located a few kilometers from Urquillos has emergency services at the Social Security Hospital and two additional medical centers that are local branches of medical clinics from Cusco, (MAC Salud Clinic and CIMA Clinic). Severe cases are sent to Lima.
Also, most of our expert guides have the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification and therefore, have all the knowledge and skills to help people in remote places.
ABOUT EXPLORA
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By phone: +51989467497, or by e-mail: recvallesagrado@explora.com
About Our Lodge
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At the time of booking you must select a room with either a king size bed or two double beds. If you require, you may change your bed, subject to availability.
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AC is not necessary. The temperatures in Sacred Valley range between 9°C and 22°. In addition to this, the hotel’s architecture is designed to maximize ventilation and the use of natural air currents.
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Transportation between Cusco airport and Explora Valle Sagrado, back and forth, is custom planned to work according to the flight hours of each passenger.
*For travelers not arriving at or leaving directly from the Cusco airport, transfer services are provided based on the pre-set timetable found in our Travel Tips page.
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You can visit Machu Picchu as a full day overland exploration. It is a guided tour of approximately three hours among Machu Picchu’s most characteristic archaeological remains.
It is important to coordinate the exploration to Machu Picchu with our reservation team in order to buy the train ticket to Aguas Calientes and the entrance fee* to the citadel, which has limited daily spaces. During the high season, we suggest that you coordinate this exploration with at least 50 days in advance.
The schedules and routes established within the citadel are subject to the availability of spaces at the time of making the reservation.
*This exploration may have an additional cost depending on your program.
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Because we are in remote areas, Wi-Fi access in rooms and common areas is limited.
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No. At Explora tips are voluntary. If you wish to leave one, you can do so at reception at the end of your stay. It will be divided among all those who contributed to make your trip a unique experience. We suggest you leave $100 per stay per visitor.
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The altitude of Cusco and its proximity to the equator explain a wide variety of climates featuring two seasons, each with very different appeals.
The sun shines abundantly during the driest season, from April to October, with occasional night frosts. During those months, the Andean pampa turns yellow and ochre. Average temperatures range between 41°F and 68°F (5° C and 20° C) and can even drop to 32° F(0° C) at night.
Between November and March, in turn, the Valley dresses in green and the weather is subtropical. During this season, temperatures can range between 44,6 °F and 69,8°F (7° and 21° C).
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Some of the main attractions of this region are the sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco, for which we have developed full-day explorations. If our travelers decide to take one of these alternatives, we recommend a stay of at least five nights, as less is insufficient to have an exploration experience that allows you to discover the diversity of this valley, where there are still many places to discover. A six-night program is a good alternative to have a deeper experience in the Sacred Valley and the Cusco region.
*Our exploration of Machu Picchu, combines Explora services with third-party services due to the restrictions that the nature of this place demands from us. This exploration has an additional cost depending on your program and it must be confirmed with our reservations team at the moment of your reservation.
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Urubamba, located a few kilometers from Urquillos has emergency services at the Social Security Hospital and two additional medical centers that are local branches of medical clinics from Cusco, (MAC Salud Clinic and CIMA Clinic). Severe cases are sent to Lima.
Also, most of our expert guides have the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification and therefore, have all the knowledge and skills to help people in remote places.
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The altitude of Cusco and its proximity to the equator explain a wide variety of climates featuring two seasons, each with very different appeals.
The sun shines abundantly during the driest season, from April to October, with occasional night frosts. During those months, the Andean pampa turns yellow and ochre. Average temperatures range between 41°F and 68°F (5° C and 20° C) and can even drop to 32° F(0° C) at night.
Between November and March, in turn, the Valley dresses in green and the weather is subtropical. During this season, temperatures can range between 44,6 °F and 69,8°F (7° and 21° C).
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Some of the main attractions of this region are the sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco, for which we have developed full-day explorations. If our travelers decide to take one of these alternatives, we recommend a stay of at least five nights, as less is insufficient to have an exploration experience that allows you to discover the diversity of this valley, where there are still many places to discover. A six-night program is a good alternative to have a deeper experience in the Sacred Valley and the Cusco region.
*Our exploration of Machu Picchu, combines Explora services with third-party services due to the restrictions that the nature of this place demands from us. This exploration has an additional cost depending on your program and it must be confirmed with our reservations team at the moment of your reservation.
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Urubamba, located a few kilometers from Urquillos has emergency services at the Social Security Hospital and two additional medical centers that are local branches of medical clinics from Cusco, (MAC Salud Clinic and CIMA Clinic). Severe cases are sent to Lima.
Also, most of our expert guides have the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification and therefore, have all the knowledge and skills to help people in remote places.
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The altitude of Cusco and its proximity to the equator explain a wide variety of climates featuring two seasons, each with very different appeals.
The sun shines abundantly during the driest season, from April to October, with occasional night frosts. During those months, the Andean pampa turns yellow and ochre. Average temperatures range between 41°F and 68°F (5° C and 20° C) and can even drop to 32° F(0° C) at night.
Between November and March, in turn, the Valley dresses in green and the weather is subtropical. During this season, temperatures can range between 44,6 °F and 69,8°F (7° and 21° C).
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Some of the main attractions of this region are the sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco, for which we have developed full-day explorations. If our travelers decide to take one of these alternatives, we recommend a stay of at least five nights, as less is insufficient to have an exploration experience that allows you to discover the diversity of this valley, where there are still many places to discover. A six-night program is a good alternative to have a deeper experience in the Sacred Valley and the Cusco region.
*Our exploration of Machu Picchu, combines Explora services with third-party services due to the restrictions that the nature of this place demands from us. This exploration has an additional cost depending on your program and it must be confirmed with our reservations team at the moment of your reservation.
-
Urubamba, located a few kilometers from Urquillos has emergency services at the Social Security Hospital and two additional medical centers that are local branches of medical clinics from Cusco, (MAC Salud Clinic and CIMA Clinic). Severe cases are sent to Lima.
Also, most of our expert guides have the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification and therefore, have all the knowledge and skills to help people in remote places.
