5 reasons to explore the Sacred Valley with Explora!

We invite you to get to know the Sacred Valley and its surroundings, whose enormous cultural and natural wealth make it one of the most magical places in the world. Here we give you five reasons why you must have the Explora experience in the Sacred Valley, chosen by the World Travel Awards as the "World's Leading Adventure Hotel 2021".

The safety and wellbeing of our travelers is fundamental to Explora is why we have worked hard to strengthen our safety protocols to receive you in the best way and ensure that you have an unparalleled experience.

1. All-Inclusive Experience

At Explora we want to help you have your dream vacation, which is why our lodge offers an all-inclusive experience where we take responsibility for your accommodation, meals, transfers to and from the airport,* and, naturally, all of the explorations you go on, be they hikes, bike tours, or expeditions, among others, always accompanied by your Explora guide.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the Vilcanota River. It is about 1 hour from Cuzco and at a lower altitude, which facilitates the acclimatization process.

The lodge has a colonial era Spa with an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam baths and hot tubs in the gardens for your enjoyment and so you can connect not just with nature, but with yourself.

*Depending on your Explora program.

2. Bathe with a view of the mountains that housed the Incan Empire

The Pumacahua Bath House is a colonial manor house restored by Explora that was built in the 17th century and belonged to one of the fathers of Peruvian independence, the Incan Cacique Mateo Pumacahua.

This unique place has an open-air pool and hot tubs, a sauna, and a steam bath. It is the perfect place after a day of exploration, where you can take a dip with a view of the mountains that once harbored the Incan Empire or take a rest among walls with over 400 years of history, which is a unique experience.

3. Dining experience with Virgilio Martinez

Enjoy a unique dining experience developed by renowned Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez, owner of the restaurant Central, which has been ranked among the top 10 the world for years.

The cuisine is inspired by the great biodiversity of the Sacred Valley, its history and the culture of the people who live there, making each meal an experience that reflects the magic of the place. Its natural and organic preparations using products from the region bring local culture straight to travelers' plates, both in the hotel as well as during explorations, where meals are held in the open air that are deeply connected to the land that receives us and cannot be found elsewhere.

4. Explore the corners of this ancestral land

Visiting Incan archeological sites, following the course of the Urubamba River on bike, Visiting Machu Picchu, or reaching a glacier near Cuzco are some of the explorations that we have carefully designed for our travelers.

Explora in the Sacred Valley have over 40 explorations of different types, which can be on foot, by van or bicycle, and with different levels of difficulty ranging from basic to advanced so you can discover the charms and wonders of this magical place.

5. Festivities that fill the valley with color

The Sacred Valley is a destination where the legacy of the Incas remains strong, and its inhabitants celebrate and respect millennial traditions. The celebration of the Sun god is held in June, during the winter solstice, when it is possible to see communities making offerings to the goddess of the Earth in retribution for what she gives them. The Peruvian national holidays and Virgin of Carmen celebration are also celebrated this season, with parades, gastronomy festivals and musical events.

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