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Thrill-seeking travelers can now stay in Skylodge, a trio of transparent pods placed 400 feet (122m) above the ground on a cliff-face in the Peruvian Andes.

Located near the city of Cuzco, the three 24 x 8 meter capsules, made from polycarbonate and aluminium, are operated by Peruvian tour company Natura Viva and overlook the spectacular Sacred Valley – a region renowned for its breathtaking scenery, small villages and death-defying roads.

The price you’ll have to pay to stay in one of these incredibly unique capsules, is having to climb a 400-foot steel ladder embedded in the almost sheer-cliff face to get to one of these unique hotels. If you don’t fancy that, you can also hike or use a zip-wire. Oh, and the other price you’ll have to pay is approximately $300 USD.

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If you’re in need of a good case of vertigo, just Google the term «rock climbing bivy.» Essentially, it’s a narrow cot that a mountain climber fastens to a cliff face, where they proceed to precariously spend the night dangling above oblivion. Although you might not want to push things quite that far, you can now get the same sort of thrill – but in a safer, more comfortable fashion – by staying in one of Natura Vive’s three Skylodge Adventure Suites.

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Adventure tourism company Natura Vive, have created the Skylodge Adventure Suites, a group of three hanging transparent suites on the side of a mountain in the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, Peru.

Getting to your room is a bit of a challenge. You have two choices, either climb up the side of the mountain or hike a trail with ziplines.

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Sometimes it’s not enough to just appreciate the view. To fully experience the beauty, you want to live, breathe and sleep in it. Which is why tour company Natura Vive put three transparent pods 400m up in the Peruvian Andes. The pods overlook the Sacred Valley of the Incas, near Cusco, and to reach them guests have to hike a challenging trail with the help of ziplines. Once in situ, the rewards (besides the views) are four beds, a dining area and bathroom. Yours for £210 a night.

Transparent pods 400m up in the Peruvian Andes.
Photograph: Kusi Seminario