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Santa Cruz Lodge

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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.

What our clients say

"The hotel was very central and suited us perfectly - my only comment was the roof top pool is more a plunge pool as shallow and very small."
SN, Sevenoaks Oct 2014
Beautiful little boutique hotel in an old villa, still owned by the original family. Breakfast choices a little constrained - would suggest they allow more freedom to choose combinations from…
RT, Westbury Feb 2019
Etienne really enhanced the whole experience with his knowlege about all the destinations. He was also very funny and had a good stock of stories for the long journeys. It…
CS, Seaford Feb 2018
Daniel was a good guide and it was an interesting trip but it is very busy at the sunset spot which detracts from the lovely picnic the guides provide.
CG, Amersham Jan 2017

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Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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