What do you think it would be like to sleep 400 meters high ? Only you and the stars of the Peruvian sky. A unique but also real experience in the Skylodge Aventures Suites cabins over the the Incas' Sacred Valley , in Peru .
A magical place that brings together adventure, incredible landscapes and history , near to Machu Picchu and has numerous valleys and indigenous archaeological monuments.
“We wanted to offer a mountain experience to people who don't necessarily have climbing experience. A 'portalledge' —a hanging tent for climbers— with unimaginable comforts”, Natalia Rodríguez, manager of SkyLodge, tells Traveler.es.
This is how the Skylodge Adventures Suites are.
The hanging cabins , unique in the world, are made of glass, aerospace aluminum and polycarbonate, a weather-resistant material. In addition, Natura Vive, the company that manages it, ensures that they are very safe and have a precision security team.
The Skylodge are located at 1,200 feet and they have a 300 degree view , so the panorama is assured. The three suites , which have capacity for eight people, have everything you need to feel comfortable: four beds, night lighting and even separate bathroom for each of them.
once up Peruvian gastronomy is worth enjoying with a dinner and breakfast, which can be about 700 euros in total , about.
The experience is also gastronomic.
HOW TO GET THERE
The bad news in all of this is that getting here is not easy , or at least for those who do not consider themselves adventurers in spirit, much less for those who suffer from the meniere's syndrome.
"Everyone lives a unique experience in their life, also people who suffer from fear of heights , because it is a challenge to get there”, warns Natalia. “There are levels and levels of vertigo, but it is clear that if you have a very high level and you are not able to climb two meters from the ground, it will be impossible for you to climb. It's the only restriction we have,” she adds.
would you dare
If you choose the full experience the Natura Vive team makes the transfer to the place where the climb begins. Then, you have to dare with 400 meters of Via Ferrata along an intrepid path with the help of zip lines.
“Once you settle in, you will enjoy impressive panoramic views of the wild valley and, at night, of the Milky Way”, concludes Natalia Rodríguez, manager of SkyLodge.
while waking up waiting for you the ancient imperial capital of Cusco Y the 15th century Inca citadel, Machu Picchu; a declared area UNESCO World Heritage.
The suites have capacity for 8 people.