Sacred Valley Mountain Sanctuary, 40+ Guided Explorations, Pumacahua Spa & Virgilio MartÃnez Cuisine
Positioned between Cusco and Machu Picchu amid ancient Inca terraces and ancestral cornfields, Explora Valle Sagrado is an extraordinary all-inclusive luxury lodge. Offering more than 40 bespoke guided explorations across the Sacred Valley, the lodge features architecture crafted from native woods and stone, exquisite gastronomy curated by world-renowned chef Virgilio MartÃnez, and the historic Casa de Baños Pumacahua spa set in an 18th-century colonial hacienda.
Nestled deep within the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas, Explora Valle Sagrado was designed as a tranquil base camp for transformative Andean discovery. Established on an ancient corn plantation in the quiet rural hamlet of Urquillos, the lodge combines sustainable minimalist architecture with breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and terraced peaks, including Mount Verónica and Mount Incañan.
Accommodations comprise 50 serene guest rooms and suites paneled in warm local wood and designed to maximize stillness and deep rest. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping vistas of emerald cornfields and rugged Andean slopes. Thoughtfully free of televisions to encourage connection with nature, each room offers plush beds, handcrafted textiles, spa-style stone bathrooms, and deep soaking tubs.
The lodge's groundbreaking culinary philosophy is directed by Peru's celebrated chef Virgilio MartÃnez, founder of Central in Lima. Dishes showcase the extraordinary biodiversity of the Andes, elevating high-altitude grains, native potatoes, river trout, and wild botanical infusions. After daily excursions led by certified resident guides—ranging from hikes to Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac to alpine summits—guests recharge at the Casa de Baños Pumacahua. Housed in the restored colonial mansion of Peruvian hero Mateo Pumacahua, the spa features open-air swimming pools, hot tubs, steam baths, saunas, and rejuvenating massage therapies.
Intimate and minimalist rooms paneled in native timber with expansive picture windows overlooking the valley's cornfields. Features plush beds, handcrafted woven textiles, a stone bathroom with bathtub, and organic bath amenities.
Expansive corner suites providing an enriched sense of space with a separate sitting salon, sweeping panoramic mountain views, master king bedroom, and an oversized bathroom with separate hydro-massage tub and shower.
Generously proportioned room tailored for friends or traveling companions, featuring two ultra-comfortable twin beds, timber writing desk, picture windows framing Mount Verónica, and stone bathroom with soaking tub.
Two interconnecting luxury guest rooms providing the ultimate layout for families exploring the Sacred Valley. Includes two full bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, separate living and sleeping quarters, and mountain vistas.
Crafted in collaboration with Chef Virgilio MartÃnez (of Central, World's Best Restaurant), menus showcase ancestral crops, native tubers, river trout, and highland herbs paired with premium South American wines.
A warm and convivial open-hearth lounge where guests gather before and after daily explorations to sip handcrafted Pisco Sours, artisanal Andean gins, and single-origin hot chocolates.
Gourmet open-air lunches and traditional Pachamanca-inspired picnics served in secluded valley viewpoints, ancient Inca ruins, and alpine glacial plateaus during daily guided explorations.
Explora Valle Sagrado is an all-inclusive luxury property. When booked through Vincent Vacations, your stay includes all gourmet meals by Chef Virgilio MartÃnez, open bar with premium wines and spirits, daily small-group guided explorations, and airport transfers from Cusco, plus an exclusive complimentary 60-minute massage per room per stay, complimentary WiFi, and priority room upgrade, early check-in, and late checkout based on availability upon arrival.
Explora offers over 40 proprietary explorations categorized by difficulty, duration, and activity type (walking, trekking, biking, and overland tours). Led by certified bilingual guides, excursions explore iconic Incan sites such as Ollantaytambo, Moray, Pisac, and Chinchero, as well as secluded high-altitude trails, weaving cooperatives, and full-day private journeys to Machu Picchu.
The spa is set inside a lovingly restored 18th-century colonial hacienda that once belonged to Peruvian independence hero Mateo Pumacahua. It features an outdoor heated swimming pool overlooking the Andes, open-air hot tubs, traditional saunas, steam rooms, and treatment suites offering restorative botanical massage rituals.
The lodge's entire gastronomy concept was created in exclusive collaboration with Chef Virgilio MartÃnez of Central in Lima (ranked #1 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants). Dining is an exploration of Peru's hyper-local biodiversity, using high-altitude native potatoes, ancient Andean grains like quinoa, sacred valley corn, and wild herbs, all included within your stay.
Guests fly from Lima (LIM) into Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), followed by a scenic 1.5-hour private transfer arranged by Explora Valle Sagrado directly to the lodge. The lodge's lower altitude (9,500 feet / 2,900 meters) compared to Cusco (11,150 feet) makes it the ideal place to acclimatize comfortably upon arriving in the Andes.