my home base in the sacred valley was a property called explora valle sagrado.ther hotels, the goal is getting guests off of the property, and exploring the area. a staff of full-time guides lead hikes and bikes rides every day, throughout the area. this isn't a relaxing vacation, it's an adventure that takes you to sights that almost seems like landscapes from another planet. this is moray. (more-rei) it's a bit of mystery. many believe this was an incan agricultural experiment of sorts with microclimates. studies show temperatures vary from one level to the next, and that some of the terraces contain soil brought from other areas. similar to the salt ponds in maras, we hiked in from the back side, so we didn't see another soul on the way in. just an assortment of farm animals like pigs, sheep, and donkeys. a trip like this can be intimidating for some travelers. it's a great amount of time outdoors and altitude is certainly a factor. but that said, guides made exploring incredibly approachable for folks a variety of ages and fitness levels. (and every night yo