1-Day Humantay Lake Hiking Tour from Cusco with Salkantay Views
About This Tour
Climb into the mountains to see the beautiful Humantay Lake, located 4,000 metres above sea level. Admire its crystalline waters and the wonderful landscape aro...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cusco, Salcantay · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: We recommend acclimating for a minimum of 1 day in Cusco.; Vegetarian food is available on request.
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What's Included
- Pick up from the hotel in Cusco
- Transportation to Mollepata-Soraypampa-Cusco
- English-speaking professional guide
- 1 breakfast / 1 lunch
- First aid equipment
Not Included
- Entrance ticket to Salkantay Trail: 10.00 soles
- Extras and gratuities
- Walking sticks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Humantay Lake Hike and Salkantay Views
Meet your tour guide at your hotel between 3:45 am and 4:20 am and begin the tour. Meet your tour guide at your hotel between 3:45 am and 4:20 am and begin the tour. Travel by bus for approximately 2 hours to Mollepata (2900 masl), located in the north of the Cusco region, where you will have a delicious breakfast. Travel by bus for approximately 2 hours to Mollepata (2900 masl), located in the north of the Cusco region, where you will have a delicious breakfast. Continue travelling by the same bus for 1 hour to Soraypampa (3900 masl), where you will get ready for the trek. Continue travelling by the same bus for 1 hour to Soraypampa (3900 masl), where you will get ready for the trek. Start hiking to Humantay Lake (4200 masl), ascending 300 meters uphill, which will take approximately 1 hour. Start hiking to Humantay Lake (4200 masl), ascending 300 meters uphill, which will take approximately 1 hour. Enjoy the view of the Humantay Glacier (5450 masl), located in the Vilcabamba range in the Andes. Enjoy the view of the Humantay Glacier (5450 masl), located in the Vilcabamba range in the Andes. Head back to Soraypampa after spending time at the lake. Here, you will explore the area and take a walk to see the Salkantay Trail and Salkantay Mountain (6251 masl), the second-highest mountain in the Cusco region. Head back to Soraypampa after spending time at the lake. Here, you will explore the area and take a walk to see the Salkantay Trail and Salkantay Mountain (6251 masl), the second-highest mountain in the Cusco region. Relish a buffet lunch and arrive back in Cusco at approximately 5 pm. Relish a buffet lunch and arrive back in Cusco at approximately 5 pm.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cusco, Peru · Tour start: Cusco, Peru — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
