The domes sit high on the mountain, with one guest reporting the site at around 3,900 m. Each dome is 25 m² with a transparent wall and roof facing the valley, so sunset and the night sky are the main event. Beds come with plenty of blankets, and staff put hot water bottles in them each evening. It gets cold after dark, and there is no central heating — guests mention this plainly, and most say the blankets were enough. Electricity comes from solar panels, so hairdryers are not an option, and one reviewer notes the hot water swings between hot and cold.

There is a kitchen on site and a chef who cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu to choose from. Reviewers single out the food repeatedly. Breakfast and dinner are included in some stays; check what your rate covers when you book. The team can also set up an Andean picnic in the landscape, and there is a traditional wood-fired sauna that guests book by the hour.

The experiences are what set it apart from a standard valley hotel. The alpaca and llama walk goes to the Machuqolqa Inca site, roughly 20 minutes on foot, and reviewers describe having the ruins to themselves. Cidelia leads it and talks about the birds, plants and local stories along the way. There is also an Andean weaving session where you make your own textile, a Pachamanca lunch (meat and vegetables cooked in a heated earth oven), and a stargazing evening that includes a pisco sour lesson. Day tours run to Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, the Maras salt mines with Moray and Chinchero, and Cusco city.

The team is local, and guests consistently mention Cidelia, Joel and Alvin by name for how much time they spend with visitors. The company also runs social projects on women's empowerment and school supplies for Andean children. Two dogs live on site and wander among the animals.

Practical points: free internet is available, there is 24/7 security, and private transport can be arranged. A private transfer from Cusco costs S/ 100, paid directly to the driver, and a transfer to Ollantaytambo train station for Machu Picchu costs S/ 120. Cheaper public options exist — a bus from Puente Grau Street in Cusco to Chinchero is about S/ 5, then a local taxi about S/ 20. The address given is 250 Chinchero Street, Sacred Valley of the Incas.

What's included

- Glass dome suite accommodation (25 m², transparent wall and roof facing the valley) - Blankets and hot water bottles placed in the bed each evening - Free internet - 24/7 security on site - Access to the grounds and the alpacas, llamas and dogs - Breakfast and dinner on some rates (confirm at booking) - Meals cooked by the in-house chef (menu available) - Help organising tours and transport from the team

What's not included

- Flights and travel to Peru - Private transfer from Cusco (S/ 100, paid directly to the driver) - Transfer to Ollantaytambo station (S/ 120) - Public transport costs - Tours and experiences not included in your rate (Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, Cusco city tour, Maras-Moray-Chinchero, weaving, stargazing, sauna, picnic) - Lunches and any meals not covered by your rate - Travel insurance - Personal expenses

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