Humantay Lake & Salkantay Pass Tour 2D/1N (with domes)

Itinerary of the Sky Camp & Humantay Lake Tour 2D/1N

DAY 1:

CUSCO | CHALLACANCHA-SORAYPAMPA-SKY CAMP-HUMANTAY LAKE

• Pick-up from the hotel at approximately 4:00 a.m.
• Drive for 3 hours passing through Anta and Mollepata, where we will stop to have breakfast. We then continue until reaching Challacancha, the starting point of the hike.
• Around 9:30 a.m., we begin the hike towards Soraypampa (3,869 m / 12,690 ft), with a duration of approximately 3 hours. (7 km / 4.35 miles)
• Lunch in Soraypampa.
• Continue the hike towards Humantay Lagoon (4,221 m / 13,845 ft), approximately 3 hours round trip (5 km / 3.1 miles).
• Visit to Humantay Lagoon.
• Return to camp and rest.
• Overnight at Soraypampa Sky Camp.

INITIAL ALTITUDE: 3,800 m / 12,467 ft

HUMANTAY LAGOON ALTITUDE: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft

CAMP ALTITUDE: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft

Hike Difficulty: Moderate, with approximately 6 hours of total hiking, divided into two segments: around 3 hours before lunch and another 3 hours after lunch.

DAY 2:

SORAYPAMPA | SKY CAMP-ABRA SALKANTAY-SORAYPAMPA-CUSCO

• Wake up at 5:30 a.m. to start the day with an energizing breakfast.
• We begin the hike ascending along the trail known as “The path of the 7 serpents” until reaching the highest point of the route: the Salkantay Pass (4,638 m / 15,213 ft).
• From the Salkantay Pass, we start descending along an exciting trail that takes us to Soroycocha, where we will enjoy lunch.
• After lunch, we continue descending to the Sky Camp in Soraypampa.
• After a 30-minute walk, transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.
• Arrival in Cusco at approximately 6:00 p.m.

SALKANTAY PASS ALTITUDE: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft

HIKING DISTANCE: 14 km / 8.7 miles

Hike Difficulty: Moderate to challenging. Total hiking duration: approximately 7 hours.

The price of the Tour Sky Camp & Humantay Lake 2D/1N includes:

• Pre-departure briefing
• All transfers to and from your hotel in Cusco’s Historic Center throughout the entire tour. In some cases, due to restricted access in the narrow streets of the Historic Center, the guide may suggest a nearby meeting point to board the transportation.
• Expert guide in English and Spanish
• Entrance to Humantay Lagoon and Salkantay

Meals:

• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Water for the hike
• Wake-up tea
• Tea time or Happy Hour
• Daily snacks on the route. A cloth snack bag (per person)
• Two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner. (Special menus, vegetarian or vegan available at no additional cost)

Accommodation:

• 1 night at Sky Camp. Double domes with shared bathrooms (no showers). In the case of solo travelers, the double dome will be shared with a person of the same gender. If the traveler wishes to have a private dome, they must pay the rate for 2 people (upgrade subject to availability).

Other inclusions:

• Limited electricity in the domes: Day 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Day 2 from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Sleeping bag
• Trekking pole
• First aid kit and oxygen available upon request with the guide in case of emergency.

The price of the Salkantay & Humantay Lake 2D/1N Tour does not include:

• Personal clothing and equipment
• Travel insurance
• Horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lagoon or Salkantay Pass (optional)
• Dinner on Day 2
• Evacuation expenses due to illness or emergencies.

What to bring for the Salkantay & Humantay Lake Tour 2D/1N?

Documents and money

• Valid passport
• Extra money (recommended in soles)

Health and personal care

  • Personal medication

  • Sunscreen 70+ or higher

  • Insect repellent

  • Water bottle or camelback + purification tablets

Clothing

  • Hiking boots/shoes (preferably waterproof)

  • Light footwear

  • Socks

  • Thermal pants

  • Hiking pants

  • Shorts

  • Long-sleeve shirts

  • Short-sleeve shirts

  • Thermal jacket

  • Waterproof jacket

  • Rain poncho

  • Neck scarf or buff

  • Wool or waterproof gloves

  • Wool hat

  • Hat that protects face and neck

Accessories and gear

  • Sunglasses with UV protection

  • Medium hiking backpack (15 to 25 liters)

  • Snacks: energy bars, chocolate, nuts, etc.

  • Camera with charger

  • Power bank

  • Flashlight and batteries

Considerations for the Salkantay & Humantay Lake Tour 2D/1N:

• The seating arrangement on the transport is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup
• The streets of the city are narrow, which limits vehicular access to certain places; in this case the guide will suggest a nearby point to pass by looking for you and enjoy the tour.
• You must be in reasonable physical condition to do the tour.
• If the reservation is made by 1 person, it is likely that you will have to share the dome with another person. If you want a private dome, please ask us the price difference.
• It is important that you enjoy a few days in Cusco before doing the Tour; only then your body will be adapted to the altitude of the region.
• This tour is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Adults over 60 years of age should be aware that this activity requires a good physical condition.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

Not Allowed:

• Pets.
• Smoke.
• Large suitcases or bags.

Not recommended for:

• People with heart problems, back problems, asthma or high blood pressure.
• People in wheelchairs.
• Pregnant women.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 10 days: The penalty is the deposit.
• 10 days or less: The penalty is 100% of the total.

Date changes

• More than 10 days: The penalty is the deposit.

• 10 days or less: The penalty is 100% of the total.

   

• There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.