TOUR TO HUMANTATAY LAKE - SALKANTAY (1d)

Cusco, Peru

1 day (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Few places in the world are as picturesque as Humantay Lagoon. Witness the stunning natural beauty of the Andes in all their glory during this full-day round trip hiking adventure from Cusco. Enjoy an early morning pickup from your hotel then catch a few extra zzz en route to Mollepata for breakfast and the start of your trek. Reach the glacier-fed alpine lake by midday then relax, enjoy a snack, and test the waters before heading back for a well-deserved lunch and return trip to Cusco.

What's Included

Pick up from hotels located center Cusco
Shared transportation (round-trip)
Breakfast In Mollepata
Lunch in Soraypampa Camp
Professional guide English/Spanish
First aid kit

Tips
Personal expenses
Extra drinks
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Departure Point: Hotels located near plaza de armas of Cusco Dates: See Availability Return point: All passengers will be dropped off near center of the City (guide will give you the instructions on how to get to the center) Tour only includes pick up from hotels The drop off is not included, all the passengers are dropped off near center Cusco (PLaza de Armas, Plaza Recogijo or Around)

Operating hours
.4:30 am

Itinerary

Humantay Lake

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

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
Infants must sit on laps
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
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
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)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers