Description
Hotel Sol y Luna, located 1km outside Urubamba between the famous market of Pisac and the Incan archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, offers the perfect base for exploring one of the most intriguing parts of the Andes.
Hotel Sol y Luna has 14 comfortable casitas made of adobe, wood and stone to give an authentic Incan feel. All casitas are ensuite and have king size beds and private terraces. The Killa Wasi Restaurant serves Novo Andino cuisine, a distinctive blend of Andean, coastal and international flavours. The Chicha Wasi pub above the restaurant features a full international bar.
Additional hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, gift shop and Yacu Wasi spa. The spa features a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steamroom, jacuzzi, and Spanish bath. A wide selection of spa therapies are offered including facials, wraps and masks, along with newer treatments such as music therapy, and energy therapies such as Reiki. Massages include traditional Swedish massage, shiatsu, aromatherapy and reflexology massages. Classes or personal sessions in yoga and tai chi are also available.
The surrounding countryside is home to fascinating Inca ruins including Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray and is an excellent departure point for the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu. One can also enjoy a range of activities including horse riding, trekking, rafting and mountain biking.
Accommodation
Hotel sol y Luna has 14 comfortable casitas made of adobe, wood and stone to give an authentic Incan feel. All casitas are ensuite and have king size beds and private terraces.
Childcare
Children are welcomed but there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
The Killa Wasi Restaurant serves Novo Andino cuisine, a distinctive blend of Andean, coastal and international flavours. The Chicha Wasi pub above the restaurant features a full international bar. Additional hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, gift shop and Yacu Wasi spa. The spa features a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steamroom, jacuzzi, and Spanish bath. Classes or personal sessions in yoga and tai chi are also available.
Activities
The surrounding countryside is home to fascinating Inca ruins including Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray and is an excellent departure point for the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu. One can also enjoy a range of other activities including horse riding, trekking, rafting and mountain biking.
When to travel
April to November is the best time to visit Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. The rainy season is typically from December to March, with the heaviest rains arriving in January and February.
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Location and directions
Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru
Hotel Sol y Luna is 1km from the town of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley and approximately 2-hours train ride away from Machu Picchu.
How to get there
16-hour flight from London to Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport (via Madrid or Miami), followed by a 1-hour 15-minute domestic flight to Cuzco (overnight in Lima usually required). Hotel Sol y Luna is a 1-hour car transfer from Cuzco.
