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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

Great place to stay and also appropriate to location. Lovely people, great design and very welcoming; room was good and food excellent .
NR, London Jun 2017
Visiting Easter Island was definitely our most memorable part. One of the main reasons for booking the holiday was to visit Easter Island and the hotel and tour guide were…
VK, Norwich Aug 2014
Highlight?: San Juan - interesting to learn all about preparing textiles and weaving and great to be able to buy the goods and support the community at the same time.…
TH, Loughborough Sep 2017
"Breakfast - service was average - slow, didn't offer coffee or cooked option on 2 days - had to ask. But the music cocktails and service in the bar was…
HC,Cheltenham Nov 2014
Quite simply, this was the best holiday we ever had. The tour leaders role in achieving this cannot be overstated.
SW, Great Missenden Nov 2015
As hard as we expected but worth every step.
DB London Oct 2014

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