HUMANTAY LAKE

ABSTRACT

• Destinations: Humantay lake, Salkantay mountain
• Time Needed: Full-Day
• Intensity: Challenging
• Base Price: $60 USD

ITINERARY

DAY 01 CUSCO – MOLLEPATA -SORAYPAMPA ( HUMANTAY LAKE ) CUSCO
Pick up time is between 4:15 to 4:30 a.m. You will travel in our transport to Mollepata Village (2 hours approximately) which is located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. You will have a light breakfast then you will continue your journey towards Soraypampa (3900msnm) (1-1.5 hour approximately by car). You will then start the trek which takes anywhere between 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes (depending on your speed). The hike itself is challenging and steep at times and ends in Humantay lake which is located at 4200mt or 13779 feet.

After the trek up, you will see wonderful Apu Humantay Lake which is considered as a sacred mountain in Incan mythology. For this part of your trek, you can rent a horse to get to the lake if you prefer. After a 1 hour (approx) visit to enjoy the view and take photos, you will hike back down to the starting point and then return to mollepata for lunch. You will then take our transportation back to Cusco with the drop-off point in Plaza San Francisco.

****During rain season and depending on weather, this trek can have some parts that can be challenging and slippery. For this reason, we recommend good supportive hiking shoes/boots and also ask you to exercise caution. Also, please note this is a high altitude trek so we recommend allowing yourself time to acclimate.

Included:

• Transportation
• Guide
• Breakfast and lunch

Not Included:

• Snacks/water
• Horse ($25)

YOU SHOULD BRING:

Small day pack, water to drink, camera, rain jacket/poncho, rain gear, basic toiletries, hat for the sun, sunblock, hiking boots, gloves, warm clothes, warm hat, extra money in soles.