Humantay Lake Peru 2D/1N
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Availability Daily departures -
Transporte Hotel pickup -
Tour Guide Tour guide included -
Available languages Spanish, English & Portuguese -
Service type Shared service -
Cancellation policy Non-refundable -
Maximum altitude 4,650 m.a.s.l. -
Difficulty Intermediate
Itinerary
Day 01 Cusco – Challacancha – Sky Camp – Humantay Lake – Sky Camp
Your adventure begins early, with a 05:00 hrs pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. We drive for about 3 hours across the Sacred Valley, passing through picturesque Andean villages and rolling farmland until reaching Mollepata (2,803 meters). Here, we enjoy a hearty Andean breakfast to fuel the day.
Afterwards, we continue by transport to Challacancha (3,600 meters), the starting point of our trek. From here, we begin hiking along ancient Inca water channels and narrow mountain trails, surrounded by small streams, lush valleys, and breathtaking snowcapped peaks.
By midday, we reach Soraypampa (3,900 meters), where our Sky Camp domes await. These unique accommodations offer a mix of adventure and comfort, perfectly located at the foot of the mountains. After lunch and a short rest, we prepare for the highlight of the day: Humantay Lake.
The afternoon hike takes about 1.5 hours uphill, reaching Humantay Lake (4,200 meters). Its turquoise waters reflect the surrounding glaciers, creating one of the most iconic views in Peru. We’ll take time to enjoy the scenery, meditate, and capture photos of this natural wonder.
As the sun sets, we descend back to camp. Dinner will be served under a blanket of stars, and you’ll spend the night in your Sky Camp dome, with panoramic views of the Salkantay and Humantay mountains.
Details
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Maximum Altitude
4,200 m.s.n.m.
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Distance
10 km
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Route
Cusco – Challacancha – Sky Camp – Laguna Humantay
Day 02 Sky Camp – Salkantaypampa – Salkantay Pass – Soyrococha – Soraypampa – Cusco
Wake up to unforgettable sunrise views of the mountains. After enjoying a warm breakfast, we begin today’s challenging but rewarding trek. Our trail ascends steadily towards Salkantaypampa, a wide valley offering spectacular panoramas of glaciated peaks.
We then follow a winding path known as “The 7 Serpents” because of its zigzagging shape, which takes us to the highest point of the trek: Salkantay Pass (4,650 meters). Standing here, surrounded by snowcapped mountains, you’ll feel the powerful energy of the Andes. This is the perfect spot for reflection and appreciation of nature’s majesty.
After celebrating our accomplishment, we descend towards Soyrococha and then continue back to Soraypampa. At the Sky Camp, a well-deserved lunch will be waiting. We then gather our belongings, rest briefly, and begin a 30-minute walk to the transport point.
The return trip to Cusco passes through scenic valleys and colorful landscapes, offering a final glimpse of rural Andean life before we arrive back in the city around sunset, marking the end of this unforgettable adventure.
Details
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Altitud máxima:
4,650 m.s.n.m.
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Distancia recorrida:
12 km
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Ruta:
Sky Camp – Salkantaypampa – Paso Salkantay – Soyrococha – Soraypampa – Cusco
Important note: Schedules are for reference only. One day before the tour, our operations team will contact you to reconfirm the schedules.
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Hear from Those Who Have Experienced the Magic of Our Tours
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Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
Salvador M
September 19, 2025
I liked the Service and attention I received, plus the quality of the guide who touched us to know the sacred valley on the way to Machu Picchu was first class, with extensive knowledge of the Inca culture and with very good explanation, I highly recommend them.
Sarah E.
October 12, 2025
They were exceptional! Everything very organized, took care of all the details, we hired all the tours, lodging and transfer, we do not regret!
Veronica L.
October 12, 2025
Recommended 💯💯💯
What a beautiful place!!! Most of us went up there on mules. Important to clarify if the person weighs more than 110 kg he will not be able to carry it and will have to walk up . . . It is still very expensive, to have proper footwear
Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
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