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A comfortable Eco-Lodge that acts as the ideal base from which to prepare for the scenic challenge of the Santa Cruz trek.

The Santa Cruz Lodge, located in the foothills of the Huascaran National Park, is a comfortable Eco-Lodge that acts as the ideal base from which to prepare for the scenic challenge of the popular Santa Cruz trek. Based 2,900 metres above sea level, it is perfectly positioned for those wanting to acclimatise for the hike, and its cosy campfire, restaurant serving ingredients mostly produced on site and snug bedrooms, mean it is also a good place to relax and recover afterwards. The lodge is actively involved in projects to improve the local community, with education and technology cornerstones of its attempts at having a positive social impact.

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What our clients say

  • Annerys is an excellent consultant to work with. She came up with great suggestions and was very flexible in changing and altering the itinerary to suit our needs. I woud…

    EM, Ilkley Feb 2018

  • We visited the National Botanical Gardens in Havana and had a guided tour which was very interesting and would recommend it.  There is a vegetarian restaurant in the Japanese gardens…

    NB, Salisbury Jan 2010

  • Love this place.  Cozy and warm - exactly what you need after a day's worth of trekking.  The staff gave expert advice on the weather forecasts and the best spots…

    LB, London Oct 2017

  • Awe inspiring, and another excellent guide in Martin

    SB, Solihul Dec 2015

  • For me, it was the Atacama desert. It is the driest desert in the world, and we had thunder storms!! But it left snow on the volcanos and fluffy clouds…

    MB, Chelmsford Mar 2018
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