1-Day Humantay Lagoon Hike from Cusco with Salkantay Views

1 Day Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore Humantay Lagoon on a full-day excursion from Cusco. Surrounded by mountains and the imposing snow-capped Humantay, this beautiful lagoon is located at 4...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cusco, Salcantay · Languages: English, Italian, Portuguese

Know before you go: Trekking shoes and sandals.; Warm clothing.; Waterproof clothing (poncho).; Sunhat, sun cream, and sunglasses.; Water bottles.; Swimsuit and towel.; Personal snacks.; Vegetarian food is available on request at no extra charge.

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Incan treasures burst from the streets of Cusco, while local local guides launch expeditions to the iconic trails of Machu Picchu and Peruvian Andes. Put simply: this one’s not to be missed!

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What's Included

Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
Transportation Mollepata-Soraypampa-Cusco.
Professional English/Spanish-speaking guide.
1 breakfast / 1 lunch.
First aid equipment.

Not Included

Entrance ticket to the Salkantay trail: 10.00 soles.
Extras and gratuities.
Walking sticks.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Cusco to Humantay Lagoon via Mollepata and Soraypampa

Early morning pick-up from your hotel between 4:30 am and 5:00 am. Early morning pick-up from your hotel between 4:30 am and 5:00 am. Then board the tour bus for an approximately 2-hour ride to Mollepata (2,900 masl), located in the north of the Cusco region. Then board the tour bus for an approximately 2-hour ride to Mollepata (2,900 masl), located in the north of the Cusco region. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious breakfast. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious breakfast. Later, continue by bus for 1 hour to Soraypampa (3,900 masl) to prepare for the trek. Later, continue by bus for 1 hour to Soraypampa (3,900 masl) to prepare for the trek. Then start the hike to Humantay Lake (4,200 masl), ascending 300 metres uphill in approximately 1 hour. Then start the hike to Humantay Lake (4,200 masl), ascending 300 metres uphill in approximately 1 hour. Here, enjoy views of the Humantay Glacier (5,450 masl), located in the Vilcabamba range in the Andes. Here, enjoy views of the Humantay Glacier (5,450 masl), located in the Vilcabamba range in the Andes. Later, return to Soraypampa to explore the area. Later, return to Soraypampa to explore the area. Walk to see the Salkantay trail and Salkantay Mountain (6,251 masl), the second-highest mountain in the Cusco region. Walk to see the Salkantay trail and Salkantay Mountain (6,251 masl), the second-highest mountain in the Cusco region. Later, enjoy a buffet lunch. Later, enjoy a buffet lunch. Return to Cusco at approximately 5:00 pm. Return to Cusco at approximately 5:00 pm.