35 Humantay

An Exclusive Early Access to Serenity: Begin your journey ahead of the crowd to Humantay Lake's pristine beauty. It’s not just about getting there; it’s about having that pristine space mostly to yourself. Elevate Your Experience: After a manageable 1.5-2h hike, stand at 4200m (13,800 ft.) beside a crystal-clear lake, taking in views that many travelers don't get to see. And because we know altitude can be a challenge, we ensure the hike is paced for enjoyment and safety. Picture-Perfect Perspectives: Go beyond the typical view. We guide you to elevated vantage points around the lake that most tours miss—ensuring you capture memories and photos that will be the envy of all. Journey in Comfort: The drive is long, but it doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Relax in our specially modified seats, a pleasant change from the standard hard ones you'll find elsewhere. Travel with the Best: With rave reviews backing us, join a small group of up to 8 enthusiastic travelers!

5:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco 6:35 am: Breakfast 8:40 am: Arrival at parking lot + Briefing 11:10 am: Visit of the Humantay Lake, diverse lookouts 12:20 am: Return to the bus 1:50 pm: Lunch in local restaurant 4:30 pm: Arrival to Cusco and drop-off at your hotel Note: All times are approximations

04:00 a 05:00 am hrsPick up from hotels in center Cusco 05:30 am hrs.Departure from Cusco 07:30 am hrs.Arrival to Mollepata 07:35 am hrs.Breakfast in Mollepata 08:15 am hrs.Departure to Soraypampa 09:15 am hrs.Arrival and trekking to lagoon 10:50 am hrs.Arrival to Lagoon of Huamantay, guide’s explanation and free time. 12:00 pm hrs.Return to Soraypampa camp 12:30 pm hrs.Arrival to the camp 12:45 pm hrs.Lunch on camp 14:00 pm hrsReturn by car to Cusco 17:00 a 17:30 pm hrs.Arrival to Cusco, drop off in Plaza Regocijo

This is a more mountainous and adventurous route than the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, which will take you through incredible landscapes with various types of exotic flora and fauna. A unique and specially designed 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with incomparable views of the snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay Mountains. Trek OFF the beaten path, following our unique route where you visit two incredible crystal clear glacial lakes. Hike through the Andes Mountains and camp at our private sites which are more remote, less crowded and off the typical path. Follow the remote foot path up to the forgotten Inca Ruins of LLACTAPATA with the greatest view of Machu Picchu.

Short in time and searching for the all-around experience, the perfect mix of culture and adventure? Hundreds of travelers love the fact of avoiding the crowds with our special designed itineraries, enjoy the best restaurants in every area (to avoid health problems, quality comes first), more privacy and time with their guide in small groups, a private experience on Machu Picchu, and very comfortable rides throughout the days in modified transportations. An unbeatable experience for your Peru dream trip. The 4 days are fully flexible, with the option to add a rest day (for example between day 3 (Rainbow Mountain) and 4 (Humantay Lake), as well as airport pickup and drop off independent of the tour days. In case you prefer to avoid any planning headaches or badly managed tours, but wish to return back home, filled with thousands of magical moments – this might be the most interesting choice for you. Explore Peru like a traveler, not a tourist!

Located northwest of Cuzco, Nevado de Salkantay, the cordillera’s tallest peak rises to 6,271 metres above sea level. The name Salkantay means ‘Savage Mountain’ and it is a strikingly beautiful single peak providing a great focal point for this route. The trek normally takes 5 days and is popular with trekkers wanting to combine a quieter, less trodden route with a visit to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. One of the reasons the Salkantay trail is so popular is the incredible diversity of the views and ecosystems. Voted among the top 25 best treks in the world the walk is dominated by the 20,500-feet-high Mount Salkantay and cuts through the beautiful Mollepata Valley and passes Salkantay at an altitude above 15,000 feet before traversing around the mountains to arrive at Aguas Calientes. The trek is only a little more difficult than the Inca Trail, and horses are used to carry food and equipment.

This 4-day trek allows you to spend time with local people while trekking through the amazing Andean mountains ending with a tour at Machu Picchu. This specialized route passes through two villages: Kiswarani and Cancha Cancha, where they still practice the Incan lifestyle. These visits are authentic and beautiful experiences and your guide will be at your side helping you to communicate since mainly Quechua (the language of the Inkas) is spoken here.

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an alternative to the Inca Trail and considered by most to be the best alternative route (and maybe even better!). This magnificent trail is perfect for adventurers who wish to become personally integrated in changing ecosystems from one day to the next. You will walk through sweeping, magical landscapes of a snowy mountain paradise to a tropical jungle where you will find a wide range of animals and medicinal plants and flower varieties. Witness with your own eyes a living, but ancient, culture in remote villages hardly ever seen by foreigners! The Cordillera Vilcabamba is an impressive mountain range extending over 260 km,. The snow-capped mountain Salkantay rises to 6271 MASL– 20574 FASL in height. It is an outstanding snowy peak, located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cusco in south-central Peru. Because of its proximity to the city, it is easily accessible by car and it has been climbed by professional mountaineers since 1952.

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an alternative to the Inca Trail and considered by most to be the best alternative route (and maybe even better!). This magnificent trail is perfect for adventurers who wish to become personally integrated in changing ecosystems from one day to the next. You will walk through sweeping, magical landscapes of a snowy mountain paradise to a tropical jungle where you will find a wide range of animals and medicinal plants and flower varieties. Witness with your own eyes a living, but ancient, culture in remote villages hardly ever seen by foreigners! The Cordillera Vilcabamba is an impressive mountain range extending over 260 km,. The snow-capped mountain Salkantay rises to 6271 MASL– 20574 FASL in height. It is an outstanding snowy peak, located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cusco in south-central Peru. Because of its proximity to the city, it is easily accessible by car and it has been climbed by professional mountaineers since 1952.