Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley

Officially our 1st stop on our Peru tour - a quick 1 hour flight from Lima and another 90min drive from Cusco to the Sacred Valley. It was a very interesting drive (shortcuts to avoid main roads). But the destination was so worth the anticipation. At Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado we found our little piece of paradise. It’s peaceful. Tranquil. And the perfect place to acclimate to the new altitude of approx 2700m above sea level. I’d strongly suggest not staying in Cusco and spending all your time doing day trips (and hours in a shuttle) to explore the Sacred Valley. Rather stay here and explore at a leisurely pace - with all the key “must see” spots fairly close

We loved our stay at Rio Sagrado. The space is incredibly peaceful, the river/mountain setting is idyllic. All the staff were AMAZING - nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend this hotel. A must on your travels. Oh and being able to feed the resident Alpacas was a super highlight, they just wander which always put a smile on our face. Thank you for sharing your peace of paradise with us.

It is hard to imagine there is a more beautiful property in the Sacred Valley. If you are going to Machu Pichu, don't have a tight budget, the Rio Segrado+Hriam Bingham train ride is THE best combo you can make during your visit. 22 rooms of paradise. Add the Dany and Sabrina smiles in dining and the front desk "how can I help" Julio and you get a sense of the staff. VERY accommodating. Clean, spacious, over the top in appointment this Belmond property will make me shop the brand during future travels. Impressive. Food is only outdone by the grounds on where you eat. Just beautiful and plenty of space to relax and chill. Just gorgeous. Beat the "high altitude" issue of Cusco by making your first nights to this region in the Sacred Valley and ONLY at the Rio Segrado. Muy Bien!

Take the bike tour. Carlos was amazing. Make sure you stay at least three days Try to acclimate to the climate with some preparation but the experience of being there is calming and so connecting to nature.

Thank you to Julio and Govani and the whole Belmond team. It was a magical, intimate, and unparalleled experience.

Incredible setting. Beautiful. Amazing staff as in all Belmond Hotels. A wonderful relax

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We staied at Belmond Rio Sagrado for few days in March. The hotel is in a magical place near the Urubamba river and completely immerse in nature. The Restaurant, SpA, and all the people at Rio Sagrado made our holidays feel very special. The attention to detail and the care for guests is second to none! If you are planning Machu Picchu the train starts from the hotel and the Hiram Bingham is an absolute MUST. A very special thanks to the GM Javier Carlavilla who managed to solve a personal issue we had with an incredible professionalism, aplomb, and savoir- fair!!

Sometimes there’s just no point hesitating. It’s a Belmont after all. Pros: - Lush green boutique hotel, sitting in between majestic mountains and rapids - Service quality that rivals the Middle East, all staff speak impeccable English - Gastro food - Comfortable rooms. First time that no TVs in the rooms is actually a plus - Roaming Alpacas to enchant the kids - Activities organized by the hotels e.g stargazing, cooking class, pisco tasting - Excursions organized by the hotel are perfect (knowledgeable guide, English speakers, water/oxygen/shoe cleaning service, all provided). Alternatively, the hotel can also organize the privatization of a taxi for very cheap to take you wherever you want by yourself (admittedly, it’s better if you can speak a bit of Spanish) Cons: - pricey Strong recommendation: Combine your stay with the Hiram Bingham train (the “Orient Express”) departing from a private train station at the hotel and that takes you to Machu Pichu. It’s a fantastic experience, from start to finish including a tour of the Machu Pichu. Just close your eyes and let them organize everything and in style!

There were 4 of us on a friend’s trip. We had never been to Peru, and wanted a combination of luxury and the opportunity to experience Machu Picchu via the train that leaves from the property. (If you’re booking in advance and want to do the train, make sure it’s a time of year where the train leaves this hotel because it varies). The hotel was very accommodating, and the alpaca feeding experience was a particular highlight. The restaurant service was wonderful, and the staff all went above and beyond. Bernie and Danae are two I remember specifically. And the food was 10/10. There were also some families, so the place is also kid-friendly. But the property is spread out enough that you can socialize or keep to yourself.