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Alpaca Wool Leggings: 300 Lightweight
Alpaca Wool Hoodie: 300 Lightweight Half-Zip
Alpaca Wool Long Sleeve Shirt: 160 Ultralight
Alpaca Wool T-Shirt: 160 Ultralight Crew Neck
Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Laguna Humantay from Cusco; a section of the Salkantay Trek. Ascend to this glacial lake of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters).
See one of the most spectacular sites in the Salkantay region of the Peruvian Andes, on this day trip to Lake Humantay. After a breakfast snack, hit the trail for approximately a 1.5-hr hike to Lake Humantay; gaining approximately 1,300 feet on the way.
You’ll encounter many mules, arrieros (horsemen or muleteers) and their farmsteads of the Region all the way on the trail. Above all, along with experiencing local wildlife it’s a great natural environment for a day trek.
Ample free time at the lake allows you to relax; with many photo opportunities. You’ll enjoy the mountain views of this impressive glacial lake; including the Salkantay Nevada. Afterwards returning down the same trail for lunch al fresco, a delicious locally made and traditional Peruvian recipe which is good for restoring energy.
After; following lunch we head back to Cusco in our transportation. Delivering you back to your hotel or hostel in the centre; where you can head out in the evening for more entertainment.
Included
Breakfast Snack
Boxed Lunch
Transportation to start point
Professional Bilingual Guide
Not Included
International Airfare
Hotels before & after (can be organised as part of trip)
Tips for crew
Any additional extras
Domestic flights (can be organised as part of trip)
Machu Picchu Extension – Entrance Tickets, Transport & Guide (can be organised as part of trip)
| Joining Arrangements | There will be a pre-trek briefing held usually the evening before departure, at your hotel, to go over the details of the trek and any specific requirements not already captured. |
| Food & Water | Prior to setting off we recommend you steer clear of street food and only eat in good restaurants, to avoid any stomach complaints. Likewise with tap water, it is largely untreated, please only consume bottled water only or sterilised water if you have the right equipment. |
| Special Diets | We’ll ensure that we cater for all of your dietary needs, at the point of booking we’ll collect this information from you. We can secure special menu requests also for your trek party. |
| Trekking Crew | We are able to customise our treks to suit you, but usually our treks are guided by a professional bilingual guide, mountain cook, arriero (horseman) and mules to carry all equipment (passenger horses also available on request). They become a large part of your trekking expedition and it’s a great experience working together. |
| Acclimatisation |
This is a really important part of your trip planning process, please find a link below which explains a little more about preparing for altitude. Altitude Preparation
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| Preparation |
Attached below are a couple of links which will explain how to prepare for your trip & trek in advance of your arrival. We recommend being prepared in advance to save time & stress whilst you’re in Peru. Trip Planning | Trek Planning
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| Machu Picchu | An excursion to Machu Picchu can be included as part of your trip, including professional bilingual guide, entrance tickets, return trip bus tickets, Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountains (mountain climbs to be confirmed on reservation) & your return train ticket to Cusco. To be confirmed on reservation. |
| Reservation | Please contact us to reserve your trek and we will send you our deposit & payment options. |
| Customer Service | Please feel free to contact us at any point before your trip for any queries or problems. |
El precio original era: $ 410.00.$ 369.00El precio actual es: $ 369.00.
A pack with lightweight gear, helping you to outperform all your hikes. Four essential items in one bundle.
Fabric: 100% Alpaca Wool. Sourced, Sheared, & Sewn in Perú
*All packs can be mixed with women’s & men’s items
Alpaca Wool Leggings: 300 Lightweight
Alpaca Wool Hoodie: 300 Lightweight Half-Zip
Alpaca Wool Long Sleeve Shirt: 160 Ultralight
Alpaca Wool T-Shirt: 160 Ultralight Crew Neck
Itinerary
Get an early start to your morning with a 5:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Leave the city behind as your head towards the small town of Mollepata, located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. Enjoy breakfast in a local cafe before continuing for 1 hour to the small town Soraypampa, where you will start your hike to Humantay lake.
The trail is steep but gorgeous, with views of snow-capped mountains and deep glacial lakes along the way. The hike is shadowed by Salkantay Peak, one of Peru’s most sacred mountains, towering at 20,600 ft (6,280 m), with a spectacular sheer and snowy face. It is matched by the equally impressive Humantay Peak, rising 19,412 ft, (5,916) m. Shamans will often give a blessing when safely reaching the crystal-clear waters of Humantay Lake, located at 14,100 ft (4,300 m).
Once you reach the lakeshore, relax, enjoy a snack, go for a swim (if you are brave!) or give thanks to Pachamama (Mother Earth). When you are ready to hike back down, descend to Soraypampa and have lunch while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy peaks. Drive back to Cusco and spend the evening relaxing in the hotel.
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