day 1
Humantay Full Day
Tour Lake Humantay
Our journey commences early in the morning, around 4:30 am to 5:00 am in order to board our tour bus, which will take us towards the village of Mollepata in a drive that takes approximately 2 hours, going through picturesque villages of Poroy and Limatambo. In the village of Mollepata (2900 mts) we will enjoy a delicious breakfast in order to continue in our bus towards the town of Soraypampa (3900 mts), from this location we will begin our ascend which will take approximately 1 hour, until we arrive at the beautiful sight of the Laguna of Humantay (4200 mts)
This location is perfect to take plenty of photos, enjoy the landscapes that are on offer as well as the crystal waters of the laguna. In the afternoon, we will return to the city of Cusco as we conclude our adventure. After exploring the natural beauty, we will visit the Mountain of Humantay (5450 mts) in the chain of Vilcabmba in the Andes. In the company of our guide who will explain to us about the beautiful location, we will initiate our walk back to Soraypampa where we will explore the walk of Salkantay (6271 mts) as well as the view of the second tallest mountain in Cusco, la Montaña Sagrada (Sacred Mountain). Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious lunch, in order to board our transportation which will take us back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 17:00.
WHAT INCLUDED?
- Travel information one day before.Pick up from hotel
- Profetional Tour guide English and Spanish
- Private minivan transport
- Buffet lunch
- American breakfast
- Hiking poles
- First aid kit
- Oxygen ballon for the walk
- Oxygen ballon in the car.
- Portable radio for emergency
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to the Lake Humantay 20 soles
- Optional Horse rental: one way 70 soles
- Water bottle.
- Food not mentione.
- Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.
- Travel insurance: It is a very important requirement in the event of any unforeseen event that may occur during a trip: Such as medical assistance during your trip, Stay due to illness or accident, Loss of luggage, Forced cancellation of travel due to protests or natural disasters.
RECOMENDATIONS
Try to sleep early the day before the visit (remember to get up early). Also, do not drink alcohol, as the symptoms of altitude sickness can be worse.
Do not go to the lagoon (or another tour that involves climbing a lot) if you have just arrived in Cusco, at least take two full days to adjust. It’s very important.
When to visit the Humantay lagoon?
Although it receives tourists all year round, the best time to go to the lagoon is the dry season, that is, from April to October. This is because during those months it is less likely to rain (access and walking are affected if it rains too much), and the landscape is clearer.
PACKING LIST
- Trekking shoes
- Walking sticks
- Sunblock, sunglasses
- Warm or thermal clothing
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Rain poncho
- Bag to throw away any rubbish
