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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

Lovely country hotel but miles from anywhere so you have to rely on Monica to organise taxi's etc. This we didn't want to do and ended up in a dreadful…
LS, Dorchester Dec 2015
A wonderful trip to a stunning country, with a great itinery to magical towns. JLA has, once again, provided us with an amazing and memorable experience.
ES, Brackley Jan 2016
I would like to thank you for always having a representative to meet us off a flight or train. there was always another vehicle on the border when we crossed.…
LM, Stowmarket Dec 2015
Pleasant hotel with good views of Lake and in good peaceful position.
VH Hindhead Feb 2015
Great day out travelling through pleasant scenery. The market was not overly touristy as we had expected.
IP, Guildford Nov 2015
"A helpful guide, small tour group, well-planned and executed. We had a lot of fun on this excursion and would recommend it to others."
PB, Watford Aug 2014

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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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