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2 days · 1 night
Salkantay and Humantay, 2 days
The Salkantay pass at sunrise and turquoise Humantay Lake, with a night in glass domes.
Book this tour from US$180 per person
2 days · 1 night ▲ 4,630 m · 15,190 ft Max. 10 Difficulty
Two days on the classic route: Humantay Lake on the first morning, a night in glass domes at Soraypampa and the 4,630 m pass at sunrise. Groups of ten at most, with a muleteer and mules for your luggage.
Itinerary
- Day 1 · 4:30 am
Pickup in Cusco
Three hours to Mollepata, with breakfast on the way.
- Day 1 · 9:00 am
Humantay Lake, 4,200 m
An hour and a half up, then free time by the lake.
- Day 1 · 5:00 pm
Night at Soraypampa
Hot dinner and a night in glass domes facing the glacier.
- Day 2 · 4:00 am
Up to the pass
Headlamps on and a climb at your own pace, with oxygen in the group.
- Day 2 · 6:30 am
Salkantay Pass, 4,630 m
Sunrise over the glacier, then breakfast and the walk down to Chaullay.
- Day 2 · 7:00 pm
Back in Cusco
Transfer back; you reach your hotel in the evening.
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Bilingual guide
- Meals
- Dome
- Mules
Not included
- Sleeping bag (US$10 to rent)
- Trekking poles
- Tips
What to bring
- Layers
- Rain jacket
- Hat and gloves
- Sunscreen
- Two litres of water
- Passport
Reviews
What our hikers say
“Rubén nos esperó en cada tramo del paso. Llegamos antes que los grupos grandes y tuvimos el Salkantay para nosotros.”
“Answered on WhatsApp at midnight, picked us up at 4 am sharp. Best organised day of our trip.”
“Me dio soroche en Vinicunca y el guía tenía oxígeno a mano. Súper profesionales y cariñosos.”