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HomeFull-Day Tour and Hike to Humantay Lake from Cusco
Description
Take a shortcut to Salkantay and in one day walk up to Humantay Lake and its wonderful region. This turquoise alpine lake backdropped by dramatic mountains is reached via a steep hike.
Itinerary
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- Pick you up from the hotel and start a 4-hour-drive in private transport to Soraypampa (3850 m.a.s.l.).
- Have a delicious breakfast In Soraypampa.
- Start the trek up to the Humantay Lake (4200 m.a.s.l.) with beautiful views and if the sky is clear enough.
- See the impressive Apus Salkantay and Humantay (the Apus are the spirits of the mountains). It is a 1.5-hour-walk to the lake with a low to moderate difficulty.
- Descent to Soraypampa of about 1.5 hours, which is a lot easier than the way up. Eat Soraypampa lunch.
- Return to Cusco.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Private transport to/from Soraypampa
- Professional English/Spanish speaking Peru tour guide
- First aid kit
- Entrance Ticket to Humantay Lake
What's Excluded
- Horses
- Dinner
- Tips for the guide
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- The dress code is smart - no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers).
- Hotel pickups commence before this time.
- Pick you up from any hotel near the main square (Plaza de Armas).
Meeting Point
Cusco Region, Peru
Language
English, French, Spanish
Activity Level
Medium