Description
Humantay is a wonderful lagoon located at 4300 masl belonging to the region of Cusco - Peru, undoubtedly a new and wonderful place to discover.
We will begin this adventure in our private transport with which we will transfer to Soraypampa located at 3850 masl and is also the camp of the first day of the route of Salcantay, then we will have a delicious breakfast before starting the trek, after finishing with breakfast we will begin our hike to the Humantay Lagoon, the trek will take approximately 1.5 hours, with spectacular views where we can take wonderful photos.
ITINERARY OF HUMANTAY LAKE FULL DAY
We pick you up by bus from your hotel at 5:40am (depending on the train time) and take you to the train station. We travel by train on a very picturesque route for 2 and a half hours until we reach the kilometer 104 – Chachabamba, where we begin our exciting adventure: Hiking the Inca Trail . From here, we have a walk of approximately 4 hours up to the Inca site Wiñay Wayna ('Forever Young') (2680m/8792ft).
We then continue on to Inti Punku ('Sun gate') (2730m/8957ft) from where you have your first view over the Majestic Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft). We walk down the last part of the trail towards the ancient city itself. Before reaching Machu Picchu, we have a short rest and then descend to Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu Pueblo using the tourist bus. We arrive at around 4:30pm, and transfer to our hotel where we overnight.
Meals: Lunch - Tea Time - Dinner.
MACHU PICCHU HIKING TOUR DAY 2
Excursion at Machu Picchu
We have breakfast and then take the bus at 8:00 am up to Machu Picchu. A walking tour (of approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide, after which you can explore the mysterious city all by yourselves. If you have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft), as it takes about 45 minutes to reach the top.
Optional: you can give an early night visit to the Aguas Calientes' Hot Springs where the entrance fee is US $4.
Meals: Breakfast
MACHU PICCHU HIKING TOUR DAY 3
Machu Picchu to Cusco
After breakfast we take the train back to Ollantaytambo followed by a bus to Cusco.
We are in Cusco at around noon.
Meals: Breakfast
Note
The itinerary and campsites provided by the INC (Institution that runs the Inca Trail) are subject to change depending on the time of booking. It can also vary depending on the climate or the health status of the trekkers. The train (to and from Ollantaytambo) included in every tour is the Expedition Service. Train times will only be confirmed near the time of the trek; thus if you join a group later we cannot guarantee you will be travelling on the same trains as the rest of the group. Train times are also subject to change depending on the train company timetables or availability.
Include
- Transfers In / Out
- 1 Breakfast
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- 1 Lunch
- First aid kit and oxygen tank.
- Bus tickets to Machupicchu Inca City and to Machupicchu town
- Vegetarian options / special diet available
Not Include
- Horses
- Additional Personal horse for riding 30.00 USD
- Tips for the wranglers and guides
You need
- Poncho/raincoat.
- Warm clothes.
- A bottle of water.
- Strong walking shoes/tennis shoes
- Sunscreen
- Camera and films
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and TIPS