Humantay lake and Salkantay Pass 2 Days

2 Days 1 Night | Starting from $160.00 per person
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Up to16 people
Group size
3,890 m / 12,800 feet
Max height
Demanding
Difficulty level
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This tour will take you to see the Humantay Lagoon and cross the Salkantay pass, the Humantay lagoon characterized by its turquoise color, created by the melting of the snowy Humantay that is located at 4,200 meters above sea level, belonging to the Andes mountain range, becoming one of the most visited tourist places in Cusco.

Places to visit

Cusco - Challacancha - Soraypampa - LagunaHumantay - PasoSalkantay - Cusco
Laguna Humantay

Humantay lake and Salkantay Pass 2 Days

Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass 2-day tour is perfect if you already have plans to visit Machu Picchu and would like to explore more of what Peru has to offer. A unique and unforgettable experience where you’ll get dramatic views of Salkantay, the second-highest mountain in Cusco Province, Peru at 6275 m (20,700 feet). The trek offers stunning views of mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine lakes. Notably, on this tour, you will visit both Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass. As operators of this Salkantay trek, we allow you to enjoy the best of the Salkantay trail in just two days while staying at our exclusive accommodations.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cusco – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake.
    • Camping night.
  • Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Cusco.
    • Return to Cusco city.
  1. Day 1: CUSCO - CHALLCANCHA - SORAYPAMPA - LAGUNA HUMANTAY

    At 4.30 am, your mountain guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. The first stop will be in Mollepata town to have breakfast. We will then continue our route to Challacancha where we start our experience by beginning our trek to Soraypampa. Our staff will be waiting for you here with an exquisite lunch. Here, enjoy some downtime and a chance to acclimatize while overlooking the majestic, glacier-covered Salkantay and Humantay. In the late afternoon, we will get ready to start a light walk towards the Humantay lake, located at 4,200 m (13.800 feet).Walking Distance: 12 km/ 7.5 miles.

    • Walking Distance: 12 km/ 7.5 miles.
    • Hiking hour: 7 hours roughly.
    • Campsite elevation: 3890 m (12,800 feet ).
    • Difficulty: Moderate.
    • Temperature: cold, windy.
    • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  2. Day 2: Soraypampa - Paso Salkantay - Cusco

    Today is the big day; we will reach the highest point of the trek crossing wonderful landscapes and large mountains. After breakfast, we gradually ascend to the section known as “The path of the 7 snakes”, until we reach the impressive Abra Salkantay at 4,638 m (15,213 feet). Here time really freezes as you enjoy the view of the dramatic snow-capped mountains, feeling the force of nature. We start our return crossing a large rocky landscape descending towards Soyrococha, Salkantaypanpa, and Soraypampa. In the distance, we will see the aftermath of a large famous rockslide. We then continue with our final steps to camp where we will have our delicious lunch. Transportation to Cusco will be waiting for us and we will arrive at approximately 6 pm.

    • Walking Distance: 15 km/ 9.5 miles.
    • Hiking hours: 7 to 8 hours roughly.
    • Campsite elevation: 3890 m (12,800 feet).
    • Difficulty: difficult.
    • Temperature: cold, windy.
    • Meals: breakfast, lunch.
What is included
  • Round trip transportation – Cusco – Soraypampa – Cusco.
  • Two Lunchs.
  • One Dinner.
  • Two breakfasts.
  • Professional tour guide.
  • Acomodation.
  • Entrace fee for Salkantay.
What is not included
  • Sleeping Bags – If you do not have one you can rent from us for $10 USD for the whole trek.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Extra expenses.
  • Voluntary Tips for Guide, Driver, and Cook-(Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated).
What do we recommend to bring

Es importante tener en cuenta que los pasajeros llegan a Cusco al menos dos días antes para aclimatarse y realizar el trekking. Usted puede hacer tours de práctica como visitar la ciudad y el Valle Sagrado, estos son paseos suaves a alturas considerables.

Para esta ruta también se recomienda llevar lo siguiente:

  • Una mochila liviana.
  • Ropa ligera.
  • Calzando para trekking.
  • Ropa de lluvia según sea la temporada.
  • Bloqueador solar.
  • Kit médico o cualquier medicamento que necesite.
  • Dinero en efectivo.

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    Type Service Group Service
    Frequency All year
    Disponibility Every day
    People per group Up to16 people
    Tour difficulty Demanding
    Tour duration 2 Days 1 Night

    Places to visit

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      Humantay lake and Salkantay Pass 2 Days

      Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass 2-day tour is perfect if you already have plans to visit Machu Picchu and would like to explore more of what Peru has to offer. A unique and unforgettable experience where you’ll get dramatic views of Salkantay, the second-highest mountain in Cusco Province, Peru at 6275 m (20,700 feet). The trek offers stunning views of mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine lakes. Notably, on this tour, you will visit both Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass. As operators of this Salkantay trek, we allow you to enjoy the best of the Salkantay trail in just two days while staying at our exclusive accommodations.

      Itinerary

      • Day 1: Cusco – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake.
        • Camping night.
      • Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Cusco.
        • Return to Cusco city.
      1. Day 1 CUSCO - CHALLCANCHA - SORAYPAMPA - LAGUNA HUMANTAY

        At 4.30 am, your mountain guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. The first stop will be in Mollepata town to have breakfast. We will then continue our route to Challacancha where we start our experience by beginning our trek to Soraypampa. Our staff will be waiting for you here with an exquisite lunch. Here, enjoy some downtime and a chance to acclimatize while overlooking the majestic, glacier-covered Salkantay and Humantay. In the late afternoon, we will get ready to start a light walk towards the Humantay lake, located at 4,200 m (13.800 feet).Walking Distance: 12 km/ 7.5 miles.

        • Walking Distance: 12 km/ 7.5 miles.
        • Hiking hour: 7 hours roughly.
        • Campsite elevation: 3890 m (12,800 feet ).
        • Difficulty: Moderate.
        • Temperature: cold, windy.
        • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
      2. Day 2 Soraypampa - Paso Salkantay - Cusco

        Today is the big day; we will reach the highest point of the trek crossing wonderful landscapes and large mountains. After breakfast, we gradually ascend to the section known as “The path of the 7 snakes”, until we reach the impressive Abra Salkantay at 4,638 m (15,213 feet). Here time really freezes as you enjoy the view of the dramatic snow-capped mountains, feeling the force of nature. We start our return crossing a large rocky landscape descending towards Soyrococha, Salkantaypanpa, and Soraypampa. In the distance, we will see the aftermath of a large famous rockslide. We then continue with our final steps to camp where we will have our delicious lunch. Transportation to Cusco will be waiting for us and we will arrive at approximately 6 pm.

        • Walking Distance: 15 km/ 9.5 miles.
        • Hiking hours: 7 to 8 hours roughly.
        • Campsite elevation: 3890 m (12,800 feet).
        • Difficulty: difficult.
        • Temperature: cold, windy.
        • Meals: breakfast, lunch.
      What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
      • Round trip transportation – Cusco – Soraypampa – Cusco.
      • Two Lunchs.
      • One Dinner.
      • Two breakfasts.
      • Professional tour guide.
      • Acomodation.
      • Entrace fee for Salkantay.
      What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
      • Sleeping Bags – If you do not have one you can rent from us for $10 USD for the whole trek.
      • Travel insurance.
      • Extra expenses.
      • Voluntary Tips for Guide, Driver, and Cook-(Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated).
      What do we recommend to bring on this tour?Items we recommend to bring.

      Es importante tener en cuenta que los pasajeros llegan a Cusco al menos dos días antes para aclimatarse y realizar el trekking. Usted puede hacer tours de práctica como visitar la ciudad y el Valle Sagrado, estos son paseos suaves a alturas considerables.

      Para esta ruta también se recomienda llevar lo siguiente:

      • Una mochila liviana.
      • Ropa ligera.
      • Calzando para trekking.
      • Ropa de lluvia según sea la temporada.
      • Bloqueador solar.
      • Kit médico o cualquier medicamento que necesite.
      • Dinero en efectivo.
      The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
      What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
      • Sleeping Bags – If you do not have one you can rent from us for $10 USD for the whole trek.
      • Travel insurance.
      • Extra expenses.
      • Voluntary Tips for Guide, Driver, and Cook-(Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated).


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        Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass 2-day tour is perfect if you already have plans to visit Machu Picchu and would like to explore more of what Peru has to offer. A unique and unforgettable experience where you’ll get dramatic views of Salkantay, the second-highest mountain in Cusco Province, Peru at 6275 m (20,700 feet). The trek offers stunning views of mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine lakes. Notably, on this tour, you will visit both Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass. As operators of this Salkantay trek, we allow you to enjoy the best of the Salkantay trail in just two days while staying at our exclusive accommodations.

        Itinerary

        • Day 1: Cusco – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake.
          • Camping night.
        • Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Cusco.
          • Return to Cusco city.
        The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
        What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
        • Round trip transportation – Cusco – Soraypampa – Cusco.
        • Two Lunchs.
        • One Dinner.
        • Two breakfasts.
        • Professional tour guide.
        • Acomodation.
        • Entrace fee for Salkantay.
        What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
        • Sleeping Bags – If you do not have one you can rent from us for $10 USD for the whole trek.
        • Travel insurance.
        • Extra expenses.
        • Voluntary Tips for Guide, Driver, and Cook-(Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated).
        1. Day 1 CUSCO - CHALLCANCHA - SORAYPAMPA - LAGUNA HUMANTAY

          At 4.30 am, your mountain guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. The first stop will be in Mollepata town to have breakfast. We will then continue our route to Challacancha where we start our experience by beginning our trek to Soraypampa. Our staff will be waiting for you here with an exquisite lunch. Here, enjoy some downtime and a chance to acclimatize while overlooking the majestic, glacier-covered Salkantay and Humantay. In the late afternoon, we will get ready to start a light walk towards the Humantay lake, located at 4,200 m (13.800 feet).Walking Distance: 12 km/ 7.5 miles.

          • Walking Distance: 12 km/ 7.5 miles.
          • Hiking hour: 7 hours roughly.
          • Campsite elevation: 3890 m (12,800 feet ).
          • Difficulty: Moderate.
          • Temperature: cold, windy.
          • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
        2. Day 2 Soraypampa - Paso Salkantay - Cusco

          Today is the big day; we will reach the highest point of the trek crossing wonderful landscapes and large mountains. After breakfast, we gradually ascend to the section known as “The path of the 7 snakes”, until we reach the impressive Abra Salkantay at 4,638 m (15,213 feet). Here time really freezes as you enjoy the view of the dramatic snow-capped mountains, feeling the force of nature. We start our return crossing a large rocky landscape descending towards Soyrococha, Salkantaypanpa, and Soraypampa. In the distance, we will see the aftermath of a large famous rockslide. We then continue with our final steps to camp where we will have our delicious lunch. Transportation to Cusco will be waiting for us and we will arrive at approximately 6 pm.

          • Walking Distance: 15 km/ 9.5 miles.
          • Hiking hours: 7 to 8 hours roughly.
          • Campsite elevation: 3890 m (12,800 feet).
          • Difficulty: difficult.
          • Temperature: cold, windy.
          • Meals: breakfast, lunch.