Peru • Active
Explora Sacred Valley
Framed by summits which once housed the Inca civilization and zigzagging along the waters of the Urubamba River, the Sacred Valley, Cuzco and Machu Picchu are destinations with endless exploration possibilities.
From NZ$3,845 per person, twin share
4 Days / 3 Nights • Daily, year-round • Peru
Price quoted is a lead-in rate. As pricing may vary seasonally and according to standard/category selected, please contact us for a quote on your specific requirements.
Expeditions by vehicle, trekking and mountain bike
Active journey. This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.
About
About this journey
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is an area of extraordinary beauty, situated around an hour’s drive from Cuzco. An advantage of staying at the Explora Sacred Valley Hotel is that you are nearly 600 metres lower than Cuzco and acclimatization to altitude is much easier at these levels. You will not notice the higher altitude by the time you return to the city. The hotel contains 44 spacious and well-appointed rooms and six suites located in one of the region’s most remote and ancient corn plantations close to the Urquillos village. It is designed in line with its surroundings, generating a dialogue with the high Andean mountains as well as the surrounding plantations that are still being harvested by townspeople today. Explora Sacred Valley is renowned for its fine cuisine, featuring both international and local dishes.
Over 30 included tour options by vehicle, foot or mountain bike are inspired by its unique geography, Inca ruins and the authenticity of its people. Our explorations, always led by a competent and bilingual guide, take place in English or Spanish for groups of up to eight people. Travellers will explore the colonial history of Cusco, and architectural magnificence of the Incas in Machu Picchu, discover isolated villages, and marvel at archaeological sites such as Ollantaytambo, Moray, Chinchero and Pisac.
Who this suits
Active travellers who would rather settle in one place: three nights at Explora’s hotel in the Sacred Valley, nearly 600 metres lower than Cuzco, with all meals and local drinks included and your days chosen from more than thirty explorations — village visits, hikes and mountain biking — led by bilingual guides in groups of up to eight. Extra nights can be added.
Good to know
Transfers from Cuzco airport are shared and run to a schedule. Machu Picchu isn’t included: it can be added as a surcharged exploration, and on your last day you can be dropped at Ollantaytambo station if you’re continuing there rather than returning to Cuzco. The hotel’s suites are available as an upgrade, and festive-season dates are priced on enquiry.
The journey
Day by day
Day 1 — Cuzco › Sacred Valley of the Incas
You will be met at Cuzco Airport and transferred to the Explora Sacred Valley Hotel. Includes all meals and a range of activities.
Days 2 & 3 — Sacred Valley of the Incas
Spend your two days of exploration choosing from a selection of included itineraries involving village visits, hikes, mountain biking and for a surcharge, Machu Picchu. You can extend the length of your stay if you wish adding additional nights.
Day 4 — Sacred Valley of the Incas › Cuzco
Transfer to Cuzco, or if you prefer, to Ollantaytambo Station if continuing onto Machu Picchu.
Pricing • New Zealand dollars, per person
By season and category
Price quoted is a lead-in rate. As pricing may vary seasonally and according to standard/category selected, please contact us for a quote on your specific requirements.
What’s included
- Tailor-made journey
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- All meals (B, L, D) during your stay
- Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Shared transfers to/from the airport (per schedule)
- Shared daily exploration activities
Not included
- Premium beverages
- Gratuities
Booking conditions
Booking conditions as supplied by World Journeys.
- Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
- Please enquire about cross-season or festive season pricing
- Please also enquire for pricing to upgrade to a Suite
Journey operated by World Journeys and booked through Fine Travel.
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