Sky Lodge

The Sky Lodge experience begins with a drive from Cusco to Urubamba in Sacred Valley where the base camp is located. After a brief training in what to expect and how to use your climbing equipment, you’re off to climb the mountain via ferrata up to the Sky Lodge suites. The climb takes about an hour and a half before you reach the main dining pod where your guides will cook you dinner while you take in the incredible views overlooking Sacred Valley. After dinner and watching the sunset, a guide leads you to your private pod for the night. There’s very little light pollution in Peru, making the night sky full of stars. In the morning, you wake up to the amazing views and breakfast in the dining pod before a short climb again and then six long stretches of zip lining to get back down to base. The experience is indescribable and leaves you with a true sense of accomplishment.

The Tips

• Book early. Sky Lodge can sell out as far out as eight months in advance.

• There are three pods, each one can accommodate 1 to 4 guests.

• Bring a backpack with a water bladder and travel light-you have to carry your backpack while climbing.

• They store your luggage during the adventure.

• The elevation in Cusco is close to 11,100 ft and not much lower in Sacred Valley.

• Be prepared for any elevation side effects for the first 1-2 days.