Vertical Limits

The Natura Vive Skylodge, in the Cusco region of Peru, is your one-stop-destination to a crib in the clouds.

Travel means many things to many people, but it’s safe to say that the sort of currency it has assumed over the past year is unimaginable. The aching aspiration to get out, travel beyond the four-wall confinement of the home and proudly bear the imprint of a travel visa is a ‘New Normal’ imperative. Of course, when you need to service that itinerant itch, any place seems desirable, but why not aim for the stars? Or at least the closest you can come to them. The hanging lodge hotel, Natura Vive Skylodge, in the Cusco region of Peru is your perch in the skies. But this one is not for the faint of heart. Although the vertiginous lodging offers incredible views over the valley below, it is a unique adventure that requires you to be comfortable with hanging out of the cliff in cantilevered glass capsules, which you can only reach by climbing, hiking and zip wire. As for tourist attractions, there are many—Machu

TOP OF THE WORLD Comfy and modern, if you draw the curtains, you can literally fall asleep to the stars in the glass capsules

Picchu, located just 12 kilometres away, being the biggest draw. Climbing 400 metres of ‘via ferrata’, a mountain path with safety holds built into the rock, and descending the mountain using six zipwires is an adventure by itself. Guests vouch for the food too, which is a real Peruvian gastronomic experience. The capsules are comfy and modern with a toilet and sink, and if you draw the curtains, you can literally fall asleep to the stars. The unconventional vacation will set you back by approximately $400 a night, which includes private transportation to and from your lodge, equipment, guides and a gourmet dinner with a bottle of wine, and breakfast overlooking the valley. info@naturavive.com