Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu, Peru
Travel Tips
Pick-up & Drop-Off
Pick- up:
For travelers who do not reach the hotel from the airport, we offer a pick-up service from certain hotels in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, scheduled at 11:00. Our reservation team Explora Sacred Valley will confirm the precise time. The maximum wait beyond the appointed hour is 15 min.*
Last-minute flight changes less than 24 hours before check-in may carry an additional cost for travelers if an exclusive transfer is required to pick them up because of that change.
Drop-off:
On the day of check-out, we offer shuttle services to the airport and hotels in Cuzco and to other hotels in the Sacred Valley according to the schedules below.
- Cuzco Airport: The transfer is scheduled according to travelers’ flights. (lunch not included)
- Hotels in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley: The departure times for travelers staying in Cuzco are at 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00. (lunch not included)
You can opt for a private transfer, which has an additional cost. Please contact your reservation executive or get in touch with reserve@explora.com prior to arrival for availability.
*Exclusive for programs with transfer included.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in: After 13:00
We recommend arriving at noon for an afternoon exploration.
Check-out: 10:00
We want you to be able to maximize your time during your stay, which is why the possibility of going on a half-day exploration on your check-out day before leaving for the airport (if your flight schedule allows) has been considered.
In this case, you will have to check out at 07:00 before going out to explore, while we watch your bags.
* Lunch service is not included on the day of check-out and is available at an additional charge per person.
**If you want to access to a late check-out for your own convenience, we recommend that you consult availability and rates with our team.
How to get here
Once you arrive to Lima, the capital of Peru, you must connect to the city of Cuzco. Our team will welcome you there and take you to Explora close to the Urquillos town, in the Sacred Valley of the incas.*
*Exclusive for programs with transfer included.
Pick-up & Drop-Off
Pick-up & Drop-Off
Pick- up:
For travelers who do not reach the hotel from the airport, we offer a pick-up service from certain hotels in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, scheduled at 11:00. Our reservation team Explora Sacred Valley will confirm the precise time. The maximum wait beyond the appointed hour is 15 min.*
Last-minute flight changes less than 24 hours before check-in may carry an additional cost for travelers if an exclusive transfer is required to pick them up because of that change.
Drop-off:
On the day of check-out, we offer shuttle services to the airport and hotels in Cuzco and to other hotels in the Sacred Valley according to the schedules below.
- Cuzco Airport: The transfer is scheduled according to travelers’ flights. (lunch not included)
- Hotels in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley: The departure times for travelers staying in Cuzco are at 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00. (lunch not included)
You can opt for a private transfer, which has an additional cost. Please contact your reservation executive or get in touch with reserve@explora.com prior to arrival for availability.
*Exclusive for programs with transfer included.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in: After 13:00
We recommend arriving at noon for an afternoon exploration.
Check-out: 10:00
We want you to be able to maximize your time during your stay, which is why the possibility of going on a half-day exploration on your check-out day before leaving for the airport (if your flight schedule allows) has been considered.
In this case, you will have to check out at 07:00 before going out to explore, while we watch your bags.
* Lunch service is not included on the day of check-out and is available at an additional charge per person.
**If you want to access to a late check-out for your own convenience, we recommend that you consult availability and rates with our team.
How to get here
How to get here
Once you arrive to Lima, the capital of Peru, you must connect to the city of Cuzco. Our team will welcome you there and take you to Explora close to the Urquillos town, in the Sacred Valley of the incas.*
*Exclusive for programs with transfer included.
Required
for all activitiesExplora provides travelers with trekking poles, helmets and give them a bottle of water.
- A hat for the sun
- Wool cap
- 1st layer: Upper and lower
- 2nd layer: Fleece
- 3rd layer: A Jacket for the rain
- 4th layer: Warm jacket
- Long- and short sleeve t-shirts
- Thin fleece
- Trousers and shorts
- Hiking shoes
- Long hiking socks
- Thermal gloves and windproof gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Buff or protective neckwear
- Small backpack (20 liters)
*Backpacks with a capacity of over 20 liters are not allowed in Machu Picchu.
Optional
for all activities- Swimsuit
- Sandals
- Repellent
- Camel back
Exploration to Machu Picchu
During this full-day exploration, we visit the famous historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the most amazing architectural examples of Inca culture and one of the Wonders of the World.
The exploration must be coordinated in advance with our reservation team to be able to purchase the train tickets to Aguas Calientes and the entrance fee to Machu Picchu, which has limited daily spaces. During the high season, we suggest that you coordinate this exploration with at least 50 days in advance.
Altitude
The city of Cusco is located some 11,200 ft.a.s.l. (3,400 m.a.s.l. ), while Explora in the Sacred Valley is located at 9,514 f.a.s.l. (2,900 m.a.s.l). This altitude allows travelers to start their trip with a less intense acclimatizing process, which is particularly favorable after a long international trip.
All our explorations take place between 9,186 to 15,719 ft. a.s.l. (2,800 and 4,700 m.a.s.l. ); hence our guests must carry out an acclimatizing process allowing them to adjust gradually to the altitude. We recommend our guests to thoroughly follow the entire process in order to be able to choose explorations of increasing intensity and time length. Each exploration is selected together with the guide in charge and the rest of the group travelers. For the safety of our guests, each exploration will be subject to weather conditions.
Climate
Due to Cusco’s elevation and closeness to the Equator, a wide range of weathers are generated. However, two main seasons stand out, each of which has its unique attractions.
The dry season from April to October has plenty of sunlight and occasional night frosts, July being the coldest month with average temperatures of 49.5°F (9.7°C). The rainy season from November to March, on the other hand, has average temperatures of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and occasional medium intensity showers, all of them typical for the dynamic subtropical weather. Annual temperatures range from 32.4 °F (0.2 °C ) to 69.6 °F ( 20.9 °C ), but there can be temperatures close to 16°F (−8.9 °C ) and 86°F (30 °C ).
Wifi and Voltage
- Because we are in remote areas, Wi-Fi access in rooms and common areas is limited.
- The voltage in Sacred Valley is 220V.
Tips
Tips are voluntary.
If you wish to leave any, you can do so at the hotel reception at the end of your stay. It will be distributed among all those who contributed to making your trip a unique experience. We suggest leaving USD 100 per day per room.
Exploration to Machu Picchu
Exploration to Machu Picchu
During this full-day exploration, we visit the famous historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the most amazing architectural examples of Inca culture and one of the Wonders of the World.
The exploration must be coordinated in advance with our reservation team to be able to purchase the train tickets to Aguas Calientes and the entrance fee to Machu Picchu, which has limited daily spaces. During the high season, we suggest that you coordinate this exploration with at least 50 days in advance.
Altitude
Altitude
The city of Cusco is located some 11,200 ft.a.s.l. (3,400 m.a.s.l. ), while Explora in the Sacred Valley is located at 9,514 f.a.s.l. (2,900 m.a.s.l). This altitude allows travelers to start their trip with a less intense acclimatizing process, which is particularly favorable after a long international trip.
All our explorations take place between 9,186 to 15,719 ft. a.s.l. (2,800 and 4,700 m.a.s.l. ); hence our guests must carry out an acclimatizing process allowing them to adjust gradually to the altitude. We recommend our guests to thoroughly follow the entire process in order to be able to choose explorations of increasing intensity and time length. Each exploration is selected together with the guide in charge and the rest of the group travelers. For the safety of our guests, each exploration will be subject to weather conditions.
Climate
Climate
Due to Cusco’s elevation and closeness to the Equator, a wide range of weathers are generated. However, two main seasons stand out, each of which has its unique attractions.
The dry season from April to October has plenty of sunlight and occasional night frosts, July being the coldest month with average temperatures of 49.5°F (9.7°C). The rainy season from November to March, on the other hand, has average temperatures of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and occasional medium intensity showers, all of them typical for the dynamic subtropical weather. Annual temperatures range from 32.4 °F (0.2 °C ) to 69.6 °F ( 20.9 °C ), but there can be temperatures close to 16°F (−8.9 °C ) and 86°F (30 °C ).
Wifi and Voltage
Wifi and Voltage
- Because we are in remote areas, Wi-Fi access in rooms and common areas is limited.
- The voltage in Sacred Valley is 220V.
Tips
Tips
Tips are voluntary.
If you wish to leave any, you can do so at the hotel reception at the end of your stay. It will be distributed among all those who contributed to making your trip a unique experience. We suggest leaving USD 100 per day per room.
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