Urquillos, Urubamba, Peru · Guided Andean lodge · 50 rooms
Explora Valle Sagrado
A guided, all-inclusive lodge on a former corn estate at 2,900 meters
In short
Explora Valle Sagrado is an all-inclusive lodge with 50 rooms, six of them suites, on a 32-hectare estate near Urquillos in the Sacred Valley, at 2,900 meters. Guided explorations, a spa in a restored 17th century manor and a menu led by chef Virgilio Martínez are included. Transfers meet Cusco airport flights; drive time is to be verified.
- Size
- 50 rooms
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), drive time not yet checked
- Dining
- Main restaurant
- Plus 2 more on site
- Wellness
- Pumacahua Bath House spa
- Plus 1 more
- Check-in, check-out
- After 13:00, out by 10:00
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Explora Valle Sagrado
Explora Valle Sagrado occupies a 32-hectare former corn estate near the village of Urquillos, at 2,900 meters, between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. José Cruz Ovalle is the architect, and the main lodge reads as a modern hacienda, with timber, tile roofs and verandas. Of the 50 rooms, 44 are standard rooms of about 40 m² and six are suites of about 53 m². Rooms look over the cornfields to the mountains, and each has a bath for soaking after a day out.
Guided explorations are the reason people choose this lodge. More than 40 are on offer, on foot, by bicycle or by vehicle, and the guides adjust each to your interests and fitness. Routes reach the Moray terraces, the Maras salt mines, Chinchero, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. The lodge also works as a base for a Machu Picchu day, and we can plan how that fits your stay.
Meals, wine, drinks and the open bar are all part of the stay. Chef Virgilio Martínez of Central in Lima guides the menu, which draws on produce from the valley and the rest of Peru and evolves during a stay. The Pumacahua Bath House, a restored 17th century colonial manor a short walk from the lodge, has massage treatments, a sauna and a steam bath, and the garden has a large outdoor pool and two hot tubs.
Perfect if you are
- Adventure
- History and architecture
- Acclimatising to altitude
Good to know
- Rooms are ready from 13:00 and checkout is 10:00; for a morning exploration before an afternoon flight, you check out at 07:00 and staff mind your bags.
- Programs run for a minimum of two nights, so this suits a proper base rather than a single overnight stop.
- At 2,900 meters the lodge sits lower than Cusco at 3,400 meters, which makes it a gentler first stop for the altitude.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Standard room
40 m² · Cornfields and surrounding mountains view
44 of these; wood-lined, with a spa bath, king or twin beds and a sitting area.
Suite
53 m² · Cornfields and surrounding mountains view
Only six exist; more space, a larger sitting area and a separate shower room.
How it compares
How it compares in Sacred Valley
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Explora Valle Sagrado | Hotel La Casona de Yucay Valle Sagrado | Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | Belmond Rio Sagrado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | Not on the register | 4 | 5 | Not on the register |
| Rooms | 50 rooms | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Pool | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Not yet checked | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Main restaurant
Peruvian menu guided by Virgilio Martínez; dishes change during your stay.
Dining
Bar and fireside lounge
Open bar and a selection of wines are part of the stay.
Dining
Meals on explorations
Meals and snacks on full-day explorations are included.
Wellness
Pumacahua Bath House spa
Restored 17th century colonial manor with massage treatments, saunas and a steam bath.
Wellness
Garden pool and hot tubs
A large outdoor pool and two hot tubs in the garden.
On site
Pumacahua Bath House
The spa, in a restored 17th century colonial manor, reached by a short walk from the lodge.
On site
Outdoor pool and hot tubs
Large pool and two hot tubs set in a garden.
On site
Lounge, library and shop
A panoramic terrace, a lounge with a fireplace, a library and a gift shop.
On site
Bicycles
Bicycles are available to guests, and some explorations are done by bike.
Getting there
In Sacred Valley
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), drive time not yet checked
- Altitude: about 2,900 m above sea level
Questions we get
Explora Valle Sagrado, answered
What is covered during a stay at Explora Valle Sagrado?
The room, all guided explorations, the spa facilities, all meals and drinks, national park entrance fees and round-trip airport transfers are part of the stay.
How high is the lodge?
It stands at 2,900 meters (9,514 feet) near Urquillos village. Cusco is higher, at 3,400 meters, and Machu Picchu is lower, at 2,430 meters.
How many rooms does the lodge have?
There are 50 rooms in total, including six suites.
How does the transfer from Cusco airport work?
For programs that include transfers, the lodge schedules the Cusco airport run around your flight times, and its reservations team confirms the pickup time. The drive time is to be verified.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026