1.- LOCATION AND SETTING
Unlike other exclusive hotels located within the town of Urubamba, the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley is located further away within the area known as the Salabella Silvayoc estate, which is within the town of Urquillos, which is recognized as a traditional place where agriculture has been part of its culture for generations. The location of the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley Peru is considered one of its strategic and ideal factors in the planning of any traveler, this is because it is located between the city of Cusco and the emblematic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, so it functions as an ideal resting point to adapt the body to the altitude. From here, you have greater accessibility to various tourist destinations in the surrounding area, such as Andean towns renowned for maintaining the essence of Inca culture intact, such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and the Maras salt pools. The Urquillos sector is also historically and culturally significant, having traditionally served as one of the largest producers of corn, thanks to its fertile soil, which has been preserved for generations.
1.1.- Property Size
The Explora Hotel Sacred Valley is one of the largest hotels, encompassing a total of 32 hectares throughout the vast Sacred Valley. What many don’t know is that this territory is actually a corn plantation that has been adapted to provide guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature. Its unique design is linked to the landscape experience, seeking to ensure that unique moments within the hotel are accompanied by unique and exclusive views of the extensive mountain range and corn plantations, in addition to the set of stone walls, terraces, and the historic Pumacahua bathhouse, recognized for its colonial origins, which was restored over time to become part of the spa’s current services. Thanks to the presence of the mountain ranges, the environment becomes a space of peace and complete rest due to the isolation it offers guests, thus achieving a spiritual reconnection with oneself.
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2.- ACCOMMODATIONS AND FACILITIES
The elegant design of the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley Peru seeks to connect travelers with the peace and harmony created in a mystical environment within the Sacred Valley, within a place that to this day maintains its traditions in agricultural activity. Each of the rooms has a direct view of the extensive crop plantations where the best corn in the entire Sacred Valley is produced. The essence and philosophy of the accommodation service offered by the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley is based on taking advantage of the experience of disconnecting from the world thanks to the remote and isolated location, so silence is one of the greatest benefits you can find here, in this way the opportunity to rest without interruptions is greater. It has a total of 50 rooms that are distributed throughout its extensive territory in two categories.
Each category independently offers two accommodation options. The traditional option is considered the Bed and Breakfast program, as it only includes accommodation services and the corresponding breakfast each day. The optional option within the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley is the Full Experience Program, which, in addition to the daily accommodation and breakfast service, includes other special services such as lunch and dinner, which you can combine with drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Depending on your arrival time in the Sacred Valley, your transfer to and from the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley can also be arranged in advance. Finally, you can arrange any explorations or activities within the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley Peru.
2.1.- Standard Room
This is considered the standard room option for travelers who choose the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley as their accommodation during their visit to the vast Sacred Valley. There are a total of 44 rooms in this category, each with a panoramic view of the extensive corn plantations and a privileged view of the mountain ranges. The rooms also come with twin beds or a single king-size bed. However, this room can easily be adjusted to each traveler’s personal planning, as the interior offers all the amenities needed to enjoy a comfortable stay away from the usual hustle and bustle of high-population areas. It also features a private bathroom with a whirlpool tub, a station in the living room where you can dock your iPhone and enjoy a pleasant melody to relax, complimentary drinks such as coca or muña infusions, and heating to regulate the temperature inside.
| Bed and Breakfast Program | Full Experience Program |
| $960.00 dollars per night | $1690.00 dollars per night |
2.2.- Suite
The highest category and premium option within the Sacred Valley Explora Hotel, as there are only six rooms in this category, so it is very important that you make a reservation in advance to ensure your stay. This room stands out mainly for its privileged direct view of the extensive agricultural fields where you can appreciate the large-scale production of corn and at the same time the immense mountains that surround this peculiar valley. It has options of separate beds or a single king-size bed. It stands out mainly for its larger size than the standard rooms and has heating services that help adjust the temperature appropriately on cold nights. The iPhone charging station will help you enjoy a lesser moment while you relax inside the whirlpool tub located in the private bathroom. In addition to these amenities, it also has a small space that functions as a living room, with a very comfortable sofa where you can rest and a small table that many use as a work area.
| Bed and Breakfast Program | Full Experience Program |
| $1300.00 dollars per night | $2920.00 dollars per night |
3.- DINING EXPERIENCE AT EXPLORA SACRED VALLEY
Inside the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley, you’ll also find one of the most highly valued culinary offerings in the entire Sacred Valley, primarily due to the opportunity it offers diners to experience a unique and sensorial experience in a world of flavors and textures unique to the Andean region. This is also considered an immersive experience that allows you to learn more about the extensive culinary legacy passed down for generations in this part of the world.
This proposal seeks to highlight in more than one way the variety of local ingredients that can be found thanks to the fertile lands where the crops are grown. Each dish is prepared seeking to interpret and maximize the independent flavor of each ingredient. Therefore, grains, tubers, and even aromatic herbs of Andean origin tend to be carefully selected, seeking to combine them with Andean techniques that are also mixed with some contemporary preparation methods. This creates a modern culinary reinterpretation and offers diners the opportunity to enjoy an extensive menu that seeks to combine flavor and ancient importance. The complete accommodation proposal also includes lunch and dinner, as well as snacks throughout the day that are useful for the experiences and activities that take place and are available to all travelers.
Also designed inside the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley a suitable space where you can enjoy a wide selection of wines that have been curated in a select manner, also many options of signature cocktails which always include local elements so the flavor stands out in a more special way, the bar area where professionals show the art of combining liquors gives a unique way that allows travelers to achieve a connection with the mystical and peaceful environment as well as cozy, here it is possible to have a space where you can share stories with other travelers looking to disconnect from everything and just relax in the middle of the extensive mountains and the ancient corn matches.
4.- THE EXPLORA EXPERIENCE: ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPLORATION
4.1.- Quechua
This is the most common starting point for travelers spending the night at the Sacred Valley Explora Hotel. From here, most experiences begin, exploring tourist and cultural destinations, historic centers, and emblematic sites within the vast valley. The valley is characterized by its orientation along the Urubamba River, making it easy to reach some of the main archaeological sites within the valley, such as Pisac, recognized as an ancient traditional settlement, and the emblematic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The route gradually seeks to connect with the traditional and ancient populations found in this part of the world, where the most enigmatic archaeological remains left by the Inca culture are presented up close. Likewise, it’s also possible to reach ancient local markets where traditional and cultural experiences are the main attractions for travelers. Along the way, you can also appreciate how, in various areas, agriculture is still practiced as the main daily activity of many Andean communities. In this vast territory, you can enjoy hiking, biking, mountain climbing, and traditional tours.
4.2.- Suni
This location aims to allow guests who spend a night at Explora Hotel Sacred Valley to enjoy the vast valley in an ecological sense. It is primarily characterized as a transitional space, serving as a place for travelers who are taking a break within the vast valley and must ascend to the heights of the Puna region. This is the best option when looking to enjoy the vast landscapes and panoramas of the entire Sacred Valley. Thanks to its geographical diversity, such as rolling plains, it is easily accessible for travelers who choose to follow the ancient Inca trails. Here, you have a vertical dimension, which is the basis for understanding the Andean worldview. This way, you can reach various archaeological sites that are recognized to this day as the most popular within the valley, from the circular terraces of Moray to the vast and countless salt ponds of Maras. This option combines hiking, traditional tours, and, for the more adventurous, mountain biking options.
4.3.- Puna
One of the most challenging options you can find during your next trip to the interior of the Sacred Valley, this alternative seeks to connect guests of the Explora Hotel Sacred Valley with the immense and high mountains that make up the Peruvian Andes mountain range. Here, the closeness and connection achieved with nature are further represented, allowing you to appreciate the high Andean wildlife flora and fauna up close, as well as being able to interact with unique local populations who have preserved their cultural legacy intact for generations. This set of landscapes also includes some hidden lagoons that are rarely visited, which also provides an intimate and suitable space for travelers looking for something more personalized. It is also possible to appreciate extensive potato crops and springs that come from the high mountains where glaciers let water run through channels. This exploration alternative seeks to connect travelers with ancient grazing trails that are still used by local people today. A drastic change in the vegetation can be seen, ranging from green to white due to the presence of ice.
4.4.- Janca
It is considered the most challenging area on your next trip since it represents the highest part of the Peruvian Andes mountain range. At first glance, it stands out for being inaccessible, however, it is so beautiful that it invites the most experienced travelers to overcome this challenge and reach the highest part. Within the extensive Sacred Valley, there are some snow-capped mountains that are ideal destinations for the most adventurous, such as Veronica, Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Pumahuanca, and others. These mountains stand out for being a natural obstacle for many travelers, encouraging exploration, which is always carried out under safe conditions and with the necessary high-mountain equipment. The basic thing for this is always to have a prior adaptation within the hotel before venturing to the top of these mountains, since the low temperature and lack of oxygen are notable. In some cases, participants are required to have previous experience in this type of exploration, since despite traveling in the company of an experienced guide, some safety measures must always be taken, and it always depends on the weather conditions at the time. Here the main activity is always hiking and mountaineering.
5.- RECOGNIZED AS A B CORPORATION
“As of 2021, the EXPLORA chain is recognized as one of the few B corporations. This refers to being a company responsible for the social and environmental impact its activities can cause. It also participates in incentivizing and promoting climate change responsibly and boosting the local workforce. It works together with local communities and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by up to 46% by 2030. This commitment is a way of inviting all travelers around the world to travel responsibly.”
6.- FAQs
- How much does Explora Sacred Valley cost per night?
Prices vary widely, depending on the season and the room category chosen. Prices can range from $960.00 dollars per night. This also varies depending on the type of service you choose within your accommodation.
- What is included in the Explora Sacred Valley rate?
There are two types of experiences: the traditional one, which consists of bed and breakfast each day, which is the most popular for travelers just passing through. However, when it comes to an all-inclusive experience, you want to enjoy all the important aspects of this exclusive hotel, such as accommodations, full meals, access to the bar, arrival and departure shuttle service, and access to the Pumacahua bathhouse to enjoy the spa.
- How do I get to Explora Sacred Valley from Cusco?
The most viable option is always via ground transportation. For this, prior coordination is made with your travel agency, who will provide transportation and an experienced driver who will travel through part of the extensive valley for an hour and a half, first reaching the Urubamba sector and then the town of Urquillos, where the accommodation is located.
- Is Explora Sacred Valley all-inclusive?
Yes, being in a remote area far from commercial areas, its philosophy is based on an all-inclusive service so that guests can enjoy their stay in a meaningful way without having to worry about additional details or complications.
- What is the altitude of Explora Sacred Valley?
This hotel is located 2,800 meters above sea level within the vast Sacred Valley. This lower altitude than the city of Cusco allows travelers a gradual acclimatization and adaptation time to the altitude, allowing subsequent outdoor activities such as hiking or adventure experiences to be enjoyed without complications.
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