Humantay Lake: Sacred Andes Trek & Glacier Views
ID: GYG1467239-2240188
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Paese: Antille olandesi
Durata:
13:00 ore
Descrizione
Discover Humantay Lake, nestled beneath the legendary Salkantay mountain. This tour is the perfect way to take in the stunning landscapes, from the vibrant lake to the majestic snowy peaks.
Your professional tour guide will pick you up at your homestay, hostel or hotel in the historical center of Cusco between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive in Mollepata where we will stop for breakfast and pick up water and snacks for the trek.
After breakfast, travel 1 more hour to Soraypampa. Once you arrive at this high mountain plateau, admire the beautiful mountains Apu Salkantay (6,230 meters above sea level) and Humantay (5,250 meters above sea level) above sea level. The tour itself reaches an altitude of 4,200 meters.
After a short time preparing your day pack you will start the 2-hour trek to Humantay Lake. The way up to Humantay Lake is steep however your group is small and your guide will let you take your time to enjoy the trek.
Enjoy the views of Humantay Lake and enjoy an optional small climb above the lake to the right or left where you can enjoy a panoramic view.
Next, you will have the easy part of your trek. Go downhill to Soraypampa for another hour. Then you will take your private transportation back to Mollepata where a local lunch will be waiting for you.
Once you finish your buffet lunch you will go back to Cusco arriving between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the drop-off near Plaza de Armas.
Punti salienti
- Hike through the Andean landscape to Humantay Lake
- Admire the turquoise waters surrounded by high mountains
- Enjoy views of the Salkantay mountain range
- Learn about the natural and cultural importance of the area
- Take time to enjoy the lake and surrounding scenery
Lingue guida
INCLUSO
- Pickup from the historical city center
- Downtown drop-off
- Transportation
- Bilingual tour guide
- Breakfast and buffet lunch (vegetarian option)
- First aid kit
- Oxygen bottle (for emergencies)
- 1 Wood stick (optional)
NON INCLUSO
- Entrance fee (20 PEN per person, in cash)
- Horse (can be rented for 80 PEN one way)
- Gratuities
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
