2 Days
4 Destinations
12 GUESTS (MAX)
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Learn moreThe Humantay Lake Trek is a two-day hike with spectacular scenery to the Humantay Lake through the local indigenous villages of Iscuchaca and Limatambo, who keep Inca traditions alive. The lake is situated at the base of the majestic glacier-covered Salkantay mountain range. On the second day, you will hike to the highest point of the trek (4,650 m / 15,367 ft). From this viewpoint, you will be able to enjoy nature in its purest form as you will be able to see snow-capped mountains surrounding it.
Comfortable camping with private chef and portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver.
Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable.
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Salkantaypampa
Your pick up will be at 5:00 am, we will take you in our private transport to the town of Mollepata for 2 and a half hours where we will have our breakfast (not included) after finishing our breakfast we will continue to Soraypampa for 1 hour and a half. On the way you will enjoy spectacular views of towns such as Iscuchaca and Limatambo, impressive valleys and snow-capped mountains such as Salkantay. Upon arrival in Soraypampa we will enjoy the incredible views of the glaciers of the Humantay (5,900m / 19,356ft) and Salkantay (6,217m / 20,396ft) mountains. We will walk for 2.5 hours round trip to see the turquoise lake of Humantay and then we will back to Soraypampa to stay at the Bungalows. Here we will enjoy our afternoon tea, coffee or hot chocolate. The views on this day are truly impressive, in the evening we will see the sky in its maximum splendor, we will see the Milky Way and the famous flame shape in the starry sky while we have the dinner here.
After a healthy breakfast in the morning at the Bungalows, we will prepare to continue ascending the trail on our second day of hiking. After a 2-hour hike, we will reach the highest point of the route (4,650 m / 15,367 ft). This time will be used to relax and enjoy nature in its most natural form, surrounded by the enormous snow-capped mountains of Salkantay (6,217 m / 20,717 ft), Humantay and Huayanay, the whitewater rivers of the area and the small lakes in the surroundings, we will enjoy the panoramic and beautiful view that the Salkantay pass offers us, that is where our guide will tell us stories about the snow-capped mountains as well as answer all your questions about this magnificent place, at the end of the explanation, extra time will be given to you to perform a ceremony to the mountains, it is a custom of the area, our guide will teach you how to do it. Finally, we will walk back to Soraypampa, where we will have lunch, and then return to the city of Cusco in our private transportation and drop you off at your hotel.
You can rent with us, request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
Water: Please bring your own water on the first day until the first camp for lunch, then we will provide cold boiled water at each meal. Please bring your water bottle.
Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.
If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).
The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.
FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.
Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:
Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.
***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.
We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of metaperutravel@gmail.com.
We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.
At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.
¡Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.
Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.
You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
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