Salkantay Trek and Humantay Lake Hike
2 days
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Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake
We pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. to drive for about 3 hours to Mollepata where we start our Salkantay trek . As soon as we are at mollepata while you have breakfast the cook and the horseman will pack all the camping equipment and cooking stuff and we start hiking the first 3 hours will be a little bit uphill to get Cruzpata where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft) – just the start! We will begin our Salkantay trek towards Soraypampa, our first Salkantay Trek camping spot (3800 m/11750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) we will be very close to the second highest Salkantay snow capped -mountain of Cusco.
1ST DAY:Total distance: 15 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,800 m (aprox.)
Campsite altitude: 3,800 m (aprox.)
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Salkantay Lake – Soraypampa – Cusco
After having our Salkantay Trek breakfast we start walking about 6:30 am ,because this day will take us 4 hours is uphill to get the highest point of the Salkantay Trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here. After a rest and get a group picture, we will be back on the same path to Soraypampa where have lunch and relax then after we will take the bus back to Cusco.
2ND DAY:Total distance: 11 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 5 – 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,650 m (aprox.)
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We pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. to drive for about 3 hours to Mollepata where we start our Salkantay trek . As soon as we are at mollepata while you have breakfast the cook and the horseman will pack all the camping equipment and cooking stuff and we start hiking the first 3 hours will be a little bit uphill to get Cruzpata where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft) – just the start! We will begin our Salkantay trek towards Soraypampa, our first Salkantay Trek camping spot (3800 m/11750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) we will be very close to the second highest Salkantay snow capped -mountain of Cusco.
1ST DAY:Total distance: 15 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,800 m (aprox.)
Campsite altitude: 3,800 m (aprox.)
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Salkantay Lake – Soraypampa – Cusco
After having our Salkantay Trek breakfast we start walking about 6:30 am ,because this day will take us 4 hours is uphill to get the highest point of the Salkantay Trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here. After a rest and get a group picture, we will be back on the same path to Soraypampa where have lunch and relax then after we will take the bus back to Cusco.
2ND DAY:Total distance: 11 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 5 – 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,650 m (aprox.)
Included
- Briefing a night before we do the trek/trip
- Pick up from Hotel
- Tourist Bus from Cusco to Challacancha(Trailhead)
- Tourist Bus from Soraypampa to Cusco.
- Accommodation (Base don Twin bed room, 03 beds room, 04 beds room: 1 night in Sky Domes: 1st night in Soraypampa, With Private Bathroom , Private Shower, mattresses, pilows, blankets
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinners and 1 afternoon hot teas. Vegetarian option with no extra cost.
- Professional Tour Guide(English & Spanish) (Assistant Guide over 08 People)
- Professional Cook & Cooking equipment
- Horseman, Horses or Porters to carry food, Camping, Cooking equipment and personal belonging (7 kg)
- Rain Ponchos
- Duffel bag (for your personal belongings)
- A T-shirt of (I survived the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Not included
- Breakfast day 1
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance;
- Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory)
- Other extras not mentioned.
- Single Accommodation* – US$50
- Extra porter and horses to carry your personal belonging (US$130)
- Extra Horse to ride & an Horseman for 2 days US$180 (weight limit 80 kilos)
- Hiking poles(Black Diamond) – US$20
- Sleeping bag – US$30
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- what we recommend to bring on this trip
- There is no special equipment need, only regular equipment but of good quality, as for any other trek in the nature.
- Tops
- 1 poly/fleece (wind stopper) jacket
- 1 poly/fleece light weight sweater
- 1 lightweight long sleeved shirt (optional)
- 2-3 T-shirts
- 1 rain poncho (preferable) or rain jacket
- Bottoms
- 1 pair wind/rain pants (Gore-tex or similar)
- 1 pair lightweight cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis)
- 1 lightweight fleece pants
- Foot & hand wear
- 4 pairs wool or synthetic socks
- 1 pair of (used) trekking boots
- 1 pair of wool or fleece gloves
- Headgear
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- 1 sunhat
- 1 pair sun glasses that provide good UV protection
- Miscellaneous
- 1 sleeping bag (rated to -11 C / 12 F)
- 1 good (day) backpack
- 2 walking poles
- 1 headlamp (preferable) or torch
- 1 pocket knife
- 1 water bottle
- Water sterilizing tablets (Micropur)
- Note: bottled water for sale at several parts of the trek; consult your guide at the briefing
- Sun block
- 1 lip balm (spf 16)
- Insect repellent
- Towel and soap
- Toiletry kit
- Toilet paper
- Personal medicines
- Optional:
- Camera and extra memory cards
- Spare battery for your camera
- Binoculars
- Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes and cocalmayo)
- Sleeping bag
- Porter for your personal equipment
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cultural
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