Talk about a room with a view.
Perched 400 meters up on the side of a mountain in Peru’s Sacred Valley, there’s a lodging option for true thrill-seekers.
The Skylodge Adventure Suites, listed on Airbnb for $450 a night, consist of three transparent capsules attached to the rock with strong cables.
To get to the quirky guest house, travelers must buckle up and climb a challenging route adorned with steep stairs, ladders and steel cables, and descend with six zip lines to whiz down.
The Skylodge Adventure Suites, listed on Airbnb for $450 a night, consist of three transparent capsules attached to the rock with strong cables
To get to the quirky guest house, travelers must buckle up and climb a challenging route adorned with steep stairs, ladders and steel cables, and descend with six zip lines to whiz down
In terms of space, each lodge offers four beds, a dining area and a bathroom with a dry toilet and sink behind a private wall
Photos show the stunning views the pods offer, with a gaping valley running beneath
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Photos show the stunning views the pods offer, with a gaping valley running beneath.
In terms of space, each lodge offers four beds, a dining area and a bathroom with a dry toilet and sink behind a private wall.
There are no showers, so guests are advised to bring their own personal toiletries.
As there is no heating, travelers should also wear warm clothes as the coldest months are from June to August.
Opened in 2013 as the world’s first hanging lodge, this sublime hotel has been a hit with daredevil travelers ever since.
The bathrooms also offer a breathtaking view thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows
As there is no heating, travelers should wear warm clothes as the coldest months are from June to August
All stays at the Skylodge include transportation from Cuzco, dinner with wine, breakfast and all the necessary climbing equipment to get there, as well as professional guides.
It has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 on Airbnb and is considered a must-see by guests.
Emily, who stayed there in November 2022, wrote: “Absolutely amazing experience. Totally unique and totally worth it.
‘Definitely one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.’
While Greg, after his October 2022 stay, described the Skylodge as “a combination of incredible views, adrenaline pumping activities and great food”.
Opened in 2013 as the world’s first hanging lodge, this sublime hotel has been a hit with daredevil travelers ever since
The lodge has an Airbnb rating of 4.9 out of 5 and is considered a must-see by guests
All stays at the Skylodge include transportation from Cuzco, dinner with wine, breakfast and all the necessary climbing equipment to get there, as well as professional guides
However, Laura, who checked into the lodge with her boyfriend in 2019, warned that this place is not for the faint of heart.
She explained: “I’m not a born climber and have never done anything like this, but I wanted to push myself to do something scary for once in my life. And that’s exactly what it was.
‘[Spending] Climbing a mountain face for 1 hour 40 minutes was the hardest and scariest thing I’ve ever done…but overall the most rewarding. The zip lines down are so much fun though.
“I was so glad my friend who climbs got me through.”
For those who need to calm their nerves after their sky-high soar, there’s an open-air spa with hot tubs and treatment huts on the way back down the mountain.
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