No longer just a stopover on the way to Machu Picchu, this vibrant village in the Sacred Valley is a destination in its own right, thanks to crowd-free ruins (including an Inca fortress); sustainable accommodations modeled after glamping grounds (eco lodge Las Qolqas’ indoor/outdoor spa along the Urubamba River is the perfect antidote after a day trekking the famous Lost City); and local restaurants featuring Andean dishes highlighting the region’s produce and flavors (both Chuncho and the restaurant at Las Qolqas, which also proudly serves Peruvian wine, offer farm-to-table fare that pays homage to the land’s offerings). Read more

Sleeping in these transparent 24-foot by 8-foot capsules suspended on the side of a 1,200-foot mountain 1,312 feet above the Sacred Valley is not for the faint of heart. Guests wishing to stay in one of Skylodge’s three suites must travel by zipline or climb up Via Ferrata, but the views and bragging rights are priceless.

We first found out about Skylodge Adventure Suites through YouTube. As passionate travelers, we tend to watch a lot of travel vlogs on that platform and there was one that stood out to us. It was about a couple who had an adventure at Skylodge. My husband, right there and then, decided that we needed to stay at this accommodation. It was added to our bucket list! The start of the journey is climbing up 400 metres of Via Ferrata. You will be attached to safety wires the entire way. The climb took us an hour and 45 minutes, but it wasn’t difficult and there were guides with us. Read more

Have you ever wanted to sleep in a condor’s nest? Here is the next best thing! Located in the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, Peru, the exclusive Skylodge Adventure Suites offers you the chance to sleep within a completely transparent hanging bedroom, that allows you to appreciate the impressive view of this magic and mystic valley. Read more…