TREK HUMANTAY LAKE – FULL DAY
Hike to one of Peru's most magical lakes and be surrounded by the impressive Salkantay high altitude ecotourism in the Mountains, in complicity with nature, witness this new experience in the Andes. LIVE an Authentic Experience joining a group of explorers like you who seeks to achieve their dreams in the Andes of Peru.
About this Expedition
Pristine Biodiversity
Immersion in primary forest trails and macaw or tapir clay licks with privileged viewing.
Native Guides
Bilingual guides from the native communities of Manu and Tambopata, with spotting scopes and binoculars.
Logistics and Lodges
Private transport and boats, a cook on the trip and nights in rainforest lodges.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: FULL DAY | CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE
Walking time: Approx. 4 hours (including picnic en route).
Level of trek: Difficulty moderate.
very early in the morning (approx 4:30 am) your mountain guide and our driver will pick up you from your hotel.
The first stop of the day will be at Mollepata to have breakfast and fill us with the energy we’ll need to continue our trip up to Soraypampa at 3920m.a.s.l. Here you will have the opportunity to get to know the Sky Camp which is located in front of the majestic snowy Salkantay and Humantay. After a brief rest we will prepare ourselves to start the trek upwards until we reach the highest point of the trail, on our way crossing wonderful landscapes surrounded by a complex of mountains.
You will surely be impressed with the panoramic view of seeing the turquoise lake at 4200 masl. 13779 ft. close to an astounding glacier.
After we will return to soraypampa where their personnel will be waiting for us with lunch.
Our transport will be waiting for us to return to Cusco at 5pm approximately.
Included & Not Included Services
What this trip includes
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Mountain guide (english and spanish).
- Touristic transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (beginning of trek)
- 01 Breakfast and 01 Lunch buffet.
- First aid kit equipment.
- Transportation back to Cusco.
Not included in the price
- Hiking boots.
- Waterproof gloves.
- 01 hat with neck and face protector.
- Sun block: Factor 70 or more.
- Sunglasses with UV protection.
- 01 waterproof jacket.
- 01 waterproof trousers.
- Personal medication.
- Bottle of water or camelbak.
- Camera and extra battery
- Ticket 20 soles.
What to Bring / Packing Tips
- Trekking shoes and sandals
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof clothing (poncho)
- Sunhat, suncrem and sunglasses
- Water bottles
- Swimsuit and towel
- Personal snacks
- This program it’s general information but day before to leave you have briefing in your hotel or in the office with our tour guide for deep explanations.
- If you need better information about Private Day Tours and pricing? write us our email to talk with our Salkantay Trekking Experts. Directly contact with whatsapp +51972727516 Percy Huanca.