Experience the short and gratifying hike along the Apu Salkantay route, located in the Vilcabamba mountain range. Starting in Soraypampa, from where we begin a hike to arrive to the foot of the Snow-covered mountain Humantay, from whose melting ice the Humantay Lake is born.
You’ll enjoy a spectacular view of the turquoise-colored lake, whose watery mirror reflects the beauty of the Humantay snow-covered mountain, which is part of the Vilcabamba mountain range.
Max altitude
5,473 m / 17,956 feet
Trip Length
Full day
Languages
English / Spanish
Physical Level
Challenging
Cancellation
2 day before
Inclusions
Included
- tourist transportation
- Guide in shared service in one language (English or Spanish).
- Entrance tickets to the Chapel of Andahuaylillas.
- Lunch
- Lunch
- First aid kit.
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Services not specified.
- Travel insurance or expenses for inconvenience.
Itinerary
Itinerary at a glance
04:00 | Transportation to Mollepata
A bus will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Mollepata.
07:00 | Breakfast
We will make a stop in Mollepata for breakfast, which is included.
08:00| Transport to Soraypampa
We stop at Soraypampa from where we will start the hike to the lagoon.
09:00| Hiking to Humantay Lagoon
It is a 1-hour hike uphill to reach the Humantay Lagoon.
11:00| Relax at the lagoon
When you arrive at the lagoon you will have time to rest and take pictures.
13:00| Descent and return to Mollepata
After the rest, you will begin the hike back down to the starting point for the return trip by bus to Mollepata.
14:00| Lunch
In Mollepata you will enjoy the included lunch before departing back to Cusco.
17:00| Return to Cusco
Relax on the 3-hour ride back to Cusco.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing.
- Comfortable trekking shoes.
- Have your entrance tickets ready, which will be given to you before the tour starts.
- Mackintosh from December to March.
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