Skylodge Adventure Suites, Peru

Any visit to Peru would not be complete without a trip along the Sacred Valley to the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, and one company offers a way to make the experience unique.

Natura Vive offers accommodation in the Sacred Valley, although it might not be what you expect. If you’ve ever seen rock climbers sleep a night on the rock face, dangling in a small cot, you’ve probably remarked upon how terrifying it would be. Now imagine a larger, more luxurious version of that cot and you’ve grasped the basic concept of Skylodge Adventure Suites.

The pods each contain four beds, and hang 400 meters above the floor of the Sacred Valley. Adventurers reach their accommodation by climbing up a series of ladders, or via a series of hiking trails and zip lines. Assuming you manage to arrive without a fear of heights getting the better of you, you will soon be able to relax in the aluminum and glass pod, admiring the view and trying not to think about the sheer drop below. Vertigo sufferers should not even make the journey!

For around $289, you can spend one night in a suite with dinner and breakfast included as well as transfers from Cuzco. One night is probably enough, as claustrophobia starts to set in after a while. To combat cabin fever, each suite has an outdoor seating area on the roof and an indoor dining room in addition to the four beds.

Nowadays, Machu Picchu is such a firm fixture on the tourist trail if you want to tell your friends about something special, you should consider booking a night in Skylodge Adventure Suites.