TOUR TO HUMANTATAY LAKE - SALKANTAY (1d)
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TOUR TO HUMANTATAY LAKE - SALKANTAY (1d)

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We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 4am to 5am and drive 2.5 hours to the village of Mollepata, located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. Here we will enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant before we start the trek to Soraypampa. 

We travel along a photogenic path called the “Camino Real,” as we gain altitude. After reaching the tiny village, where few amenities exist, we continue for another hour and a half, ascending 1,200 feet in just 2 miles up a steep path. After conquering the last hill, we will gaze down on a turquoise lake below, which is surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier.

 The hike is dominated by Salkantay Peak, one of Peru’s most sacred mountains, towering 20,600 feet with a sheer and snowy face. The equally impressive Humantay Peak, rising 19,412 feet, is also within view. Shamans and other natives will often give blessing when reaching the crystal-clear waters of Humantay Lake. Once we reach the lakeshore, we relax, enjoy a snack, go for a swim (if you are brave!) or give thanks to Pachamama (Mother Earth). When you are ready to hike back down, we will descend to Soraypampa and have lunch while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy peaks. We drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
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Included
  • Pick up from hotels located center Cusco
  • Shared transportation (round-trip)
  • 1 Breakfast In Mollepata
  • 1 Lunch in Soraypampa Camp
  • Professional guide English/Spanish
  • First aid kit
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Not included
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra drinks
  • Snacks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • To make the trek to the Humantay Lake we recommend to have a preliminary stage of acclimatization of 1 day, so your body will feel better during the walk, since we will be on a path of altitudes above 4000 masl. For this, we recommend drinking plenty of coca tea which will help a lot in the process of acclimatization.
  • Maximum Altitude: 4200m
  • MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 33 50 m
  • Trekking time 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • A light backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek - prepare for a wide range of changes in temperature.
  • Rain gear (jacket and pants if you have them available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for about $ 1.
  • Sturdy shoes, waterproof boots for trekking is advised. Extra socks are a must.
  • Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and hat
  • Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
  • Hat or cap to protect from sun, rain and cold.
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses.
  • Toilet paper
  • Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, fruit, granola, etc.
  • We suggest you bring water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams.
  • Your own medical kit with any special medications you might need, Sorojchi PILLS, blisters protection, etc.
  • Small towel.
  • Cash - sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.
  • Walking sticks or trekking poles
  • Binoculars (if available)
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Tourism
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Cultural
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