Cusco: Trek to Humantay Lagoon – Salkantay 2Days – Cusco, Peru

EXPERIENCE:

The Humantay lagoon is located at the foot of the Salkantay snow-capped mountain that together with the Humantay snow-capped mountain form the lagoon. This lagoon is considered a gift from the Pachamama, because its waters are used for the nearby fields.

Day 1: Cusco – Humantay – Quiswarniyoc Camp

We will start with the pick up from your hotel very early, we will go to the town of Mollepata and in this place we will have breakfast, then we will go to the town of Soraypampa to start the hike with ascent to the Humantay Lagoon (the luggage will be carried by the muleteers and horses that are in the place).

We will tour the place with our guide and then return to the private camp Quiswarniyoc for lunch. If you wish, you can go up to the Salkantay viewpoint to enjoy the view.

Day 2: Quiswarniyoc – Salkantay – Cusco

This will be a bit of a tough hike, we will walk to the top of the Salkantay trail, we will wake up very early to have breakfast and pack our things. We will start our hike to Salkantay, uphill to enjoy the mountains and the ritual of the Apus.

Then we will start descending and head to Soraypampa for our transportation to return to Mollepata where we will enjoy lunch.
Our tour will end returning to the city of Cusco.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Let yourself be captivated by the beautiful Andean scenery
Marvel at the turquoise waters of Humantay
Enjoy the whole tour and nature

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