Skylodge Adventure Suites

Our experience with SkyLodge was incredible! My wife and I are both afraid of heights and immediately started panicking that we made a mistake when we got there and saw how high up we would be climbing. The guides were absolutely amazing, though, and got us calmed down and ready to climb. They were also super professional and helpful along the way, preparing everyone with a demonstration and helping us along the hour and 45 minute climb up. ||The dinner- soup, salad, chicken stuffed with spinach, and dessert- was quite tasty and was served with red wine and fresh juice. After dinner, we climbed in the dark to our pod, which was pretty nerve wracking! The pod itself got quite cold in late May, but was completely cozy under the covers in bed. There is a railroad underneath the pods and the valley you’re in carries noise very well, so we did wake up a few times from the train horn.||Breakfast the next morning consisted of fresh fruit, bread, scrambled eggs, coffee, water, and juice, and was a great start to the day. Zip lining after that was so much fun, going down the mountain over a course of 6 separate zip lines.||Overall, the experience was phenomenal and the guides were amazing! My only negative takeaway from the experience is the upsell on a photographer for ~$100 USD per person. Your only options are a) not a single photograph, or b) photographs throughout the climb up and for the zip line, as well as a photoshoot in your pod ahead of zip lining. I understand the experience is unique and undoubtedly was expensive to build and maintain; however, it was annoying that they can’t offer to provide a few photos along the way of the more photogenic spots for the price you pay, considering that the photographer is with the group anyways. To me, that was enough to drop my experience from a 5 to 4 star rating. To clarify though, the drawback has absolutely nothing to do with the amazing guides and photographer, but rather the management of SkyLodge.||Thank you for an amazing experience!

This was the well worth it. Starting with them picking us up from our hotel they were all great. The were friendly and had great energy. Once we arrived they were professional and knowledgeable. Standing at the bottom looking up will get your heart racing, but from the first step to the last step they will be there guiding you along, snapping pictures and some good general conversation if that's what you like as well. I had a hard time with the altitude ( maybe wait a day after you arrive ) and they were completely understanding. Jose even took by bag, without asking or hesitation. the climb wasn't too technical, just enough to make it challenging and rewarding to complete. The dinner was great! safety was number one. The view was incredible. We woke up tp a rainbow in the valley and a great breakfast before Ziplining our way back down. "the beast" is worth the climb alone.

A true experience like no other!!! The climb was a little challenging but it was more mind over matter and the friendly/ experienced staff made as all feel at ease. Food was very tasty and presented well. The main attraction was the view, it didn’t disappoint and only got better when dark. I haven’t seen so many stars in a long time! Returning to ground level the next day was a lot easier thanks to the zip lines and they were so much fun. A mixture of speed and adrenaline.

My wife and I stayed one night at Skylodge on June 11th and had a phenomenal time! The entire experience was terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. We did the one night package that included climbing up to the Skylodge capsule via ferrata, dinner in the dining pod, breakfast in the dining pod, and ziplining down the following morning after breakfast. We also paid extra for the photo and drone video package. Without a doubt, this was a once in a lifetime incredible experience. Everything about it was first rate, including the photography and drone video.||We arrived in the afternoon, met the climbing team and the photographer (Jazz), and were given a safety and instructional briefing. Next, it was time to climb up to the pods via ferrata (which I understand means “iron way”) straight up the side of the mountain. Yes, it was challenging but certainly doable. The climbing staff help you out along the way and point out where to step or grab onto. At one point, you do have to walk across some metal cables in a horizontal manner while holding on above you to another metal cable. As I said, this was both terrifying and exhilarating at the same time! Jazz, the photographer, is there along the way to capture awesome pics. You finally arrive to the dining pod around 5:00-5:30, when it is getting dark. At that point, because dinner is not until later, you can relax in the dining pod, or climb further to your sleeping pod. ||||As for the pods, they were actually bigger than I expected and decorated really nicely. The pods have a king sized bed and two single beds. We only used the king sized bed and it was really comfortable. Yes, they do have a bathroom that is separated by a relatively thick soft wall. And it smelled really nice. The pods also have a thermos with hot water, teas, glasses and some games. Spending the night, and waking up in the morning, hanging on the side of the mountain with amazing views is simply indescribable. ||||As for the dinner, it was amazing. They serve a scrumptious three course dinner complete with a small bottle of wine for each person, which you can bring back to your pod for enjoyment there. The breakfast too was amazing. Lots to eat and delicious food. It’s an incredible experience eating meals in a dining pod hanging roughly 1,000 feet above the sacred valley with breathtaking views of the valley down below and the surrounding mountains. Jazz the photographer is here too to capture the moment. ||||After breakfast, Jazz the photographer spends 20 minutes in your pod with you taking photos and drone footage, then it’s time to zipline down. Another exhilarating experience. There are six ziplines in total, and all of them are very long and breathtaking. Jazz the photographer captures this activity too. ||All in all, it was an incredible experience. Yes, it was expensive, but well worth it!!! It truly is a once in a lifetime adventure. Make sure you get the photography and drone package, you’ll be glad you did. It was all very safe, as you are clipped in to a safety cable at all times by two safety lines. The whole experience exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.

We've been wanting to stay in the Skylodge capsules since they opened, and we finally made it happen! We loved every minute of it, it's definitely worth it - but be prepared so you know what to expect.||There are two options for accommodations, both run by the same company. Skylodge is the three capsules that are higher up the mountain, accessible via a more challenging via ferrata, and they don't have running water. Meals are served in a pod close to the capsules. Starlodge has 6 capsules that are more easily accessible, and have running water. There are also hot tubs and showers in the "spa" area. Meals are served down on the ground. We definitely wanted to experience the more challenging and rustic Skylodge. ||We arranged to have them pick us up in Ollantaytambo, but they can also pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. You'll be driven to the Skylodge base camp, where you'll have an orientation on the climbing harnesses and what to do while you climb. You don't need much for the overnight stay, and whatever you bring you'll have to carry in a backpack, so pack light! They will store the rest of your luggage in their offices and will bring it the next day when they drive you to your hotel in Cusco (or in the Sacred Valley). We were a group of 4 and had 2 guides, plus a photographer. The guides are extremely safety conscious and keep a close eye on everyone during the climb. ||It took us close to 2 hours to get up to the capsules, but we were going pretty slow since one of our group wasn't very comfortable with climbing (the guides did an amazing job encouraging and helping!) I'm 54 years old, fairly fluffy, and only in minorly decent shape, and I didn't find it overly challenging. There are some portions that are very vertical, and in some sections the "steps" are kind of far apart so it helps to use the rock as hand and foot holds. There's also a cable bridge, which looks terrifying but really isn't difficult to cross. And the guides will go across it with you if you want. The whole climb wasn't as bad as I thought it would be from seeing various videos, but of course a lot of that depends on whether you've ever done anything like this before. It's also probably a good idea to acclimatize to the altitude for a day or two before doing this. ||Dinner was far better than I would have expected - soup, salad, chicken stuffed with spinach, vegetables, and dessert. They also have a small bottle of wine per person. We had one with dinner and took the other one to the capsule with us after dinner. ||We had the highest capsule, and it was a bit nerve-wracking climbing up to it in the dark after dinner, especially since there's a tiny bit of overhang on one section. It was, however, much easier to negotiate the following morning in the light! Our guide gave us a quick tour of the capsule and bathroom faciliites, and explained how to radio them in case of emergencies (the guides stay up there all night). You can take your climbing harness off once you're in your capsule, but it has to be on at all times otherwise, and of course you need to be clipped in to the cables any time you're outside. ||You could technically fit 4 people in each capsule since there's a big double bed and two single beds, but that would be pretty crowded. Definitely a great option for families, though! ||There was a thermos of hot water and some tea packets in the capsule, as well as wine glasses so we could enjoy the second little bottle of wine. No running water, but there's a big jug of filtered water in the bathroom for drinking, brushing teeth, and washing up. For toilet facilities, there's a funnel that can be used directly by men for #1. Ladies have a chamber pot that fits into a toilet seat and is then emptied into the funnel. For #2, plastic bags with a lime solution in them are provided. They fit under the toilet seat and then get tied up and dropped down a different chute. It's all actually quite easy!||We spent a little bit of time sitting on top of the capsule watching the stars (with our hard hats and harnesses on, clipped in to the cables, of course.) But it was pretty windy and chilly so we didn't stay out long. There's no heat in the capsules and it does get cold at night, but they provide plenty of blankets. We slept in long underwear and piled the blankets on and were toasty warm. The bed and pillows were VERY comfortable - honestly it was the best night's sleep I had had since arriving in Peru 3 days earlier. Waking up a couple of times in the middle of the night and realizing where we were was absolutely amazing! Noise from the valley bounces up though, so bring some ear plugs if you don't want to her cars and trains and the like.||The next morning we headed to the dining pod at 7:00 am for a delicious breakfast. You can radio for a guide to help you get there, but we were fine going on our own. Breakfast was great - fruit, yogurt, granola, ham, cheese, and scrambled eggs. Good coffee and juice too! ||The way back down is via zip lines - 6 in total, with one very long one! If you don't want to do it alone you can go in tandem with a guide. There's a bit of skill involved in braking and keeping your body oriented correctly. I totally messed up on one of them, didn't get to the end, and ended up sliding back way more than I should have. My incredibly patient guide Ulysses had to come get me and pull us both back. I felt horrible, but he was so gracious about it! Once you get the hang of it it's really fun though. ||We had all opted for the photo package, so we also had our fun "photo shoots" after breakfast. Our photographer Mario came to each capsule to pose us in various ways, and he got some fantastic shots with a drone, too. The photo package was around $112 PER CAPSULE, not per person. For that we got 140 photos and a 2 minute video of the whole experience from beginning to end. We thought it was absolutely worth it! Not only did we not have to worry about getting our phones out during the climb, but the pictures were much better than anything we would have gotten on our own! (All photos attached to this review were taken by Mario)||I really can't say enough about the amazing guides and photographers. They work SO hard to make it an excellent experience - from helping people get up there, to preparing the meals, to stripping the beds and carrying the bedding down the zip lines with them!||If you're considering doing this at all, just do it! It's a unique experience you can't have anywhere else!

OMG...what an experience. I was a little unsure who I would go climbing to the lodges but the guides were amazing. We recieved a 4 course dinner and a bottle of wine each which was all fabulous. The pods are simple but the bed was incredible comfortable and the view...amazing. we did the photo package which is well worth it. The zipline down across 6 stages certainly gets the heart rate going. This was definitely a great experience. All of the team, especially Americo were fantastic.

Mind. Blown. Magnificent dinner, followed by a hike up to our room. And I mean STRAIGHT UP. You have to stay connected to the wires, and the guides are all extremely professional. It’s dark so no fear of heights until the morning. And at that point? You gotta get down somehow. In the morning they take you to coffee with your hot tub soak. Highly recommend.

This was one of the most incredible experience I have ever done, and I have done a decent amount of mountain experiences in the past. The service was 5 star from beginning to end. The booking team was very responsive and catered to all our needs, the pick up was smooth, and our guides Ramone and Ulices made us feel safe the entire way up. We did the hike up and it was strenuous at points and you are clipped in for most of the top 1/3. The views are absolutely incredible, the meals in the pods were impressive, and the zipline down were incredibly fun. Highly recommend to all who enjoy a challenging and fun outdoor experience.