A beautifully scenic two day hike to both Humantay and Salkantay Lakes. Visit the remote indigenous villages of Iscuchaca and Limatambo. Humantay Lake is situated at the base of the majestic glacier covered Salkantay Mountain Range. The views are absolutely breathtaking! Camp surrounded by the wonderful Andes mountains. Hike to the highest point of the trek from this vantage point, be in awe of the massive Salkantay, Humantay, and Huayanay snow-capped mountains surrounding you. Finally, you take a detour off the main trail to the panoramic and truly exquisite turquoise Salkantay Lake, before returning to Cusco.
Duration
2 Days / 1 Nights
Tour type
Moderate
Difficulty
Adventure
Guide
English, Spanish
Group size
Up to 8 People
Maximum altitude
4650 m.s.n.m
Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Soyroccocha
The Andean mountain adventure begins at 5am, when we pick you up at the hotel and drive in our private van for 3.5-hours to Soraypampa. Along the way, pass through two picturesque indigenous villages called Iscuchaca and Limatambo. In addition, have spectacular views of stunning valleys and the snow-capped famous Salkantay Mountain. At the trailhead Soraypampa, enjoy some snacks while admiring the exhilarating views of the glaciers of Humantay (5,900m/19,356ft) and Salkantay (6,217m/20,396ft). Putting on our hiking shoes, we take a 1-hour hike up to Humantay Lake enjoying the amazing views around us. Upon arrival at Humantay, take time to explore the lake and enjoy its beauty. After time at Humantay Lake, head back to the trailhead at Soraypampa and hike 2 more hours to our campsite located at Soyroccocha. Your tents will be set up and ready for you. There we enjoy hot drinks and appetizers before dinner. We get to sleep early, ready for the next day’s hike.
Meals included: Lunch, afternoon tea, dinner
Accommodation: Camping facilities
Distance: 10kms/6 miles
Time: 6hrs approximately
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2: Soyroccocha – Salkantay Pass – Glacial lake – Cusco
After a hearty, gourmet breakfast, get ready to take a moderate climb on your second day of trekking. Within an hour, you will reach the highest point of the trek (4,650m/15,367ft). From here, we relax and admire nature at its most impressive form, awed by the massive Salkantay (6,217m/20,717ft), Humantay, and Huayanay snow-capped mountains. You will also enjoy the glacial rivers, white with minerals and the small picturesque lakes. Off the main trekking route, we take a side route for half an hour to enjoy the panoramic and truly exquisite turquoise Salkantay Lake. Hiking back down on the same route, we arrive at the trailhead, where we have our lunch. Take a few more pictures of the beautiful mountains before we take our van back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel about 6pm in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Distance: 12kms/9 miles
Time: 7hrs approximately
Difficulty: Challenge
What is included
Pick-up at your hotel the morning of your trek
Private transport from Cusco to Soraypampa trailhead and back to Cusco.
English speaking, experienced professional guide
Comfortable tents with two people in a four-person tent
Foam mattresses and pillows
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen and toilet tent
Separate tent for our staff to sleep in
First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Pack horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping pad and sleeping bag will be carried by our packhorses (count 3kg for sleeping bag and sleeping pad, leaving 4kg for personal items)
Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes
Plastic poncho and daypack rain cover
What is not included
Sleeping bag adequate for temperature of -5°C $20
Air Mattresses $20
Trekking Poles $15
Additional horses for extra personal luggage above that of the personal 7kg allowance
Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters.
Packing List
WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE WITH YOU
Original passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
Valid University card (if you booked as a student)
Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
Water storage: 2-3L (reusable, not disposable bottles)
Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
Sleeping bag (can be rented from SAM Travel)
Headlamp: essential
Toilet paper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG
As a Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra pack horse which will carry up to 7 kgs or 14lbs including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing.
1 t-shirts
1 hiking pants at least
2 sets of undergarments
2 sets of hiking socks
2 fleece/ thermals, depending on the season
Warm clothes, down jacket — depending on the season
Warm gloves
Comfortable shoes for camp
Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
Large plastic bags will be provided at the office to line your duffel
Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.
TOILETRIES
Face moisturizer
Hand sanitizer
Wet wipes
Toothbrush and paste
Personal medications
First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in the day. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag carried by the horses.
Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Headlamp: essential
Wool hat
Rain gear
Fleece
Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
Rain plastic poncho
Gloves
Camera
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
Pricing
The Humantay Trek 2 days is available on any date that it’s best for you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers!
GROUP PRICE
$297 USD per person
PRIVATE PRICE
$327 USD per person
Pack horse included!
***This price includes a pack horse who will carry your belongings up to 7 kilos. We will provide you a duffel bag, in which you can put your things.
***We provide large Eureka 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers.
EXTRAS
Sleeping Bag –$15 USD per person per trek (clean and warm)
Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
Walking Poles –$20 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
ADDED VALUES FOR FREE
TRANSFER – from the airport to hotel (Cusco Only)
DUFFEL BAG AND LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price
BOILED WATER is included along the Inca Trail
OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
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