What to expect from this experience?
Enjoy the nature and adventure of the Humantay Lagoon, this attraction is an incredible alternative to visit and appreciate the impressive turquoise glaciers that surround it, you can also explore valleys, mountains and snow-capped mountains.
SCHEDULES:
| START | END |
|---|---|
| 04:30 hrs. | 18:00 hrs. |
We will pick you up from the hotel between 04:00 – 05:00 a.m. to start the tour, we leave Cusco heading northeast of the city for 2 hours drive to reach the village of Mollepata where you will have breakfast. then continue to the starting point of the hike Soraypampa for 30 minutes more. From here you can see the snowy Salkantay the second highest point of Cusco 6237 meters above sea level. You start the hike for 1 ½ hours until you reach the Humantay Lagoon (4200 masl), you also have the option to rent horses if you are already tired, at this point the guide will meet with the group to explain details about the lagoon.
You will have free time to take pictures and observe this magical attraction. Then we start the descent to Soraypampa for 1 ½ hour.
The way back to the restaurant is easier, after lunch we return to Cusco arriving at 18:00 hours.
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It is of Quechua origin and means “head of Gods” due to the location of a majestic snow-capped mountain of Salkantay that has the meaning of “Wild Mountain”.
It is at 4200 meters above sea level.
You have to be careful because of the presence of slippery rocks.
The hike is MODERATE, it is recommended to be in good physical condition, do not take children under 12 years old.
No, it is not possible to enter these waters, as they are for human consumption for the surrounding populations.
It is cold, it is recommended to wear warm clothes.
If you have any questions about the tour, prices, schedules, hotels, itinerary, etc., please contact us at: ventas@kayakexperiences.com or by WhatsApp 940 444 235 our travel experts will get back to you as soon as possible.
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