Sol y Luna is a Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel beautifully situated among tropical gardens with hummingbirds and butterflies fluttering between fruit trees, cactus flowers and bougainvillea. And all this in the middle of the famous Inca Valley – mythical and talked about. The Sacred Valley is shaped by sweeping rivers, and an abundance of fascinating archaeological monuments and indigenous peoples
The hotel was built to generate income for the Sol Y Luna Foundation, which mainly supports schooling for vulnerable children in the Urubamba region. Here you will encounter in an authentic way the rich culture of the Andes and the beauty of the Sacred Valley. Often
Here you stay in Deluxe Casitas – cottages in stone and terracotta with fantastic views of the sacred valley. You have a fireplace, elegant living room and spacious bedroom. Walk around the area, eat a good ceviche or other Peruvian dish for dinner. This is a perfect base to stay in this great place and explore more of the area.
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Ecorating: 3.5
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Sample Itinerary
Hotel Sol y Luna is located right in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by the stunning mountains and traditional small villages of the valley
Hike to Machu Picchu or take the train to Ollantaytambo.
Take a full-day hike to the circular terraces of Moray and the salt mines of Salineras. You get a packed lunch and your own guide.
Get on a mountain bike to explore the winding roads and trails of the Inca Valley.
Here you also have the opportunity to ride with Peruvian Paso horses and with your own guide.
Sol y Luna often invites a group of local women who demonstrate traditional techniques of textile making and dyeing.
It is very much appreciated to go to the local school run by the Sol y Luna Foundation – be with the children for a while, see how the hotel with its guests can make a difference.
Trip details
Ecorating: 3.5
Season: April – October
Airport: Lima, Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and onward flight to Cusco
The price of the trip includes:
• Accommodation in a double or single room including breakfast and any booked activities.
• Domestic flights (Lima/Cusco round trip.
The price of the trip does not include:
Gratuities for guides, drivers and waitresses, unless stated in the description.
International flight (we can help you book that).
Travel insurance, visas, vaccinations etc.
Good to know about Peru:
Travel etiquette: Always carry a photocopy of your passport with you. Out of respect, ask before shooting. Dress respectfully. .
Packing: Many places in Peru are at high altitude, so there can be big differences in temperatures during the day. The hotels are not always as warm in the rooms as we are used to in Sweden. It is therefore good to bring fleece, a windbreaker and an undershirt.
Local Currency: Sol. It can be good to change to US dollars here at home to change to Sol in Peru at the best exchange rate, alternatively you pay with US dollars on the spot. Payment cards work well in the larger cities.
Mobile network: Internet access available
Water: Buy bottled water, make sure the bottles end up in the garbage sorting. Water quality in taps variable.
Safety: Your safety is our priority. Peru is a safe tourist country, but as usual common sense applies. Do not leave things unattended and keep an eye on money and passports. In addition, large gatherings of people, such as markets and festivals, are often attractive places for pickpockets. Please take a copy of your passport with you.
Ecorating: 3.5
This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
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This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Sol y Luna
Hotel Sol y Luna opened in 2000. The reason the hotel was created was to raise money through hotel night bookings for the Sol y Luna Foundation, which was already in place in 1998. The owners have worked for the past decades to alleviate extreme poverty in rural Peru through to provide love, care and education through the Sol y Luna Foundation.
163 students are educated from different areas of Peru at the Sol y Luna school
14 children receive special support via Paqari – a center for disabled children
84 students have 100% of their costs covered by Sol y Luna (51% of the total number of students).
191 students and teachers receive healthy food daily at Sol y Luna
19 children live at Sol y Luna Home – an orphanage that provides a loving and safe home for Peruvian children who have been abused or abandoned.
