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Day 1

Time : 6:00 am

Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Soyroccocha

Your Andean mountain adventure begins at 5am, when we pick you up at your hotel and drive in our private van for 3.5-hours to Soraypampa. Along the way, you pass through two picturesque indigenous villages called Iscuchaca and Limatambo. In addition, you will have spectacular views of stunning valleys and the snow-capped famous Salkantay Mountain. At the trailhead Soraypampa, we enjoy some snacks while admiring the exhilarating views of the glaciers of Humantay (5,900m/19,356ft) and Salkantay (6,217m/20,396ft). Putting on our hiking shoes, we take a 1-hour hike up to Humantay Lake enjoying the amazing views around us. Upon arrival at Humantay, we take time to explore the lake and enjoy its beauty. After time at Humantay Lake, we head back to the trailhead at Soraypampa and then hike 2 more hour to our campsite located at Soyroccocha. Your tents will already be set up and ready for you. There we enjoy hot drinks and appetizers before dinner. We get to sleep early, ready for the next day’s hike.

  • Meals included: Lunch, afternoon tea, dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping facilities
  • Distance: 10kms/6 miles
  • Time: 6hrs approximately
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Day 2

    Time : 6:00 am

    Soyroccocha – Salkantay Pass – Glacial lake – Cusco

    After a hearty, gourmet breakfast, get ready to take a moderate climb on your second day of trekking. Within an hour, you will reach the highest point of the trek (4,650m/15,367ft). From here, we relax and admire nature at its most impressive form, awed by the massive Salkantay (6,217m/20,717ft), Humantay, and Huayanay snow-capped mountains. You will also enjoy the glacial rivers, white with minerals and the small picturesque lakes. Off the main trekking route, we take a side route for half an hour to enjoy the panoramic and truly exquisite turquoise Salkantay Lake. Hiking back down on the same route, we arrive at the trailhead, where we have our lunch. Take a few more pictures of the beautiful mountains before we take our van back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel about 6pm in the evening.

  • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
  • Distance: 12kms/9 miles
  • Time: 7hrs approximately
  • Difficulty: Challenge
  • WHAT IS INCLUDED

    • Pick-up at your hotel the morning of your trek
    • Private transport from Cusco to Soraypampa trailhead and back to Cusco.
    • English speaking, experienced professional guide
    • Comfortable tents with two people in a four-person tent
    • Foam mattresses and pillows
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
    • All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen and toilet tent
    • Separate tent for our staff to sleep in
    • First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
    • Pack horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
    • 7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping pad and sleeping bag will be carried by our packhorses (count 3kg for sleeping bag and sleeping pad, leaving 4kg for personal items)
    • Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes
    • Plastic poncho and daypack rain cover

     

    WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

    • Sleeping bag adequate for temperature of -5°C $20
    • Air Mattresses $20
    • Trekking Poles $15
    • Additional horses for extra personal luggage above that of the personal 7kg allowance
    • Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of Nomad In Peru

    PRICE

    The Humantay Trek 2 days is available on any date that it’s best for you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers!

    GROUP PRICE – $295 USD per person PRIVATE PRICE – $325 USD per person

    Pack horse included!

    *This is includes a pack horse who will carry your belongings up to 7 kilos. We will provide you a duffel bag, in which you can put your things.

    *We provide large confortable tent 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers. 

    EXTRAS

    • Sleeping Bag –$15 USD per person per trek (clean and warm)
    • Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
    • Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)

    ADDED VALUES  FOR FREE

    • TRANSFER – from the airport to hotel (Cusco Only)
    • DUFFEL BAG AND LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price
    • BOILED WATER is included along the Inca Trail
    • OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
    • SMALL PILLOW

    PACKING LIST

    WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE WITH YOU

    • Original passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
    • Valid University card (if you booked as a student)
    • Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
    • Water storage:  2-3L (reusable, not disposable bottles)
    • Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
    • Sleeping bag (can be rented from Nomad In Peru)
    • Headlamp: essential
    • Toilet paper

    WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG

    As a  Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and  INCLUDE an extra pack horse which will carry up to 7 kgs or 14lbs including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing.

    • 1 t-shirts
    • 1 hiking pants at least
    • 2 sets of undergarments
    • 2 sets of hiking socks
    • 2 fleece/ thermals, depending on the season
    • Warm clothes, down jacket — depending on the season
    • Warm gloves
    • Comfortable shoes for camp
    • Quickdry towel. We provide small ones.
    • Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
    • Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
    • Large plastic bags 
    • Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.

    TOILETRIES

    • Face moisturizer
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Wet wipes
    • Toothbrush and paste
    • Personal medications
    • First aid kit: band aids,  etc.

    WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK

    We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in the day. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag carried by the horses.

    Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water  at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.

    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Headlamp: essential
    • Wool hat
    • Rain gear
    • Fleece
    • Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
    • Rain plastic poncho 
    • Gloves
    • Camera
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
    • Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips

    Please read carefully the following information; it will help with your questions about our services and the Humantay Lake 2 day Trek.

    You will be greeted at Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us of your full flight details at least 14 days prior to trek´s start. Look for our representative holding a logo Nomad In Peru at the exit from the arrival terminal.

    The briefing will take place the night before the trek at 6pm or 7pm in your hotel.

    Of course! During the Humantay Lake 2 day Trek, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.

    FIRST, to book your Humantay Lake Trek 2 days , we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
    Please be ready with the following information (From Each Participant in your group).
    .Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
    .Gender
    .Passport number
    .D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
    .Nationality
    SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page.

    If you would like to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATMS within the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service fee, charged by VISA and VISA. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account and our email address: info@nomadinperu@gmail.com.

    If you need to change the date of your trek, please notify us as soon as possible. Fees may apply depending on how close it is to the departure date.

    Yes! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number you sent to us to book your trek, other entrances and reservations. In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 USD per person.We must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change. Before you change your passport keep a copy of your old one.

    If you do not wish to pay this fee you will need to bring both passports to Peru with you. You can enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both passports, old and new to be to enter the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both you will not be allowed to enter, Machu Picchu or get on the train.

    The weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. We recommend that you plan to always dress in layers to facilitate adjusting to the quickly changing weather conditions.

    In general, if you exercise regularly and spend a couple of days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, you will be able to acclimate normally. It usually takes between 24 hours to 2 days.

    The recommended remedies for altitude sickness is Water, Coca Tea and Oxygen I Needed; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness. For more detailed information on Altitude Sickness click this link: Altitude Sickness.

    The maximum group size is 8 persons. Our groups are usually between 2-6 persons. Nomad In Peru specializes in SMALL, PRIVATE groups and provides a personalized service.

    The evening before you start your trek, you will be given a small duffel bag to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7kg/14lbs. Your team of pack horses will carry your duffel bag for you, together with the food and camping gear. It’s important to be aware, that you will not have access to your items in the duffel bag until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group. During the trek, you need a day backpack big enough to carry your personal belongings such as a warm jacket, a rain jacket, your camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. A 30 to 50L backpack is sufficient.

    The trail is certainly not easy but you do not need to be an athlete or a trekking expert to complete it. Fitness is important for the trek, and obviously the more fit you are the more you will enjoy the trail and the more chance you will have to take in the scenery and appreciate the Inca ruins dotted along the way. If you do not exercise regularly, it is advisable to do extra walking, hiking or some kind of aerobic activity in the months leading up to your trip. This trek is from moderate to difficult level.

    This has been highly appreciated by most of our clients, especially by our trekkers who want a private, clean and sanitary toilet! Nomad In Peru toilet facilities have an individual tent and a camping toilet with a seat. Check out the picture, which illustrates how we set up our camping toilet on the trek by using this link: picture of toilet tent. Our toilet is always set up a comfortable distance from our campsite.

    In the unlikely scenario that you are unable to finish the trek due to a health issue, Nomad In Peru will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the trek for any respiratory problems In extreme cases, a helicopter pick up can be arranged at your own expense. (Travel insurance required). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.

    Absolutely!! Included in the package and on the last day we will drop you at your hotel! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!

    If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires them to give excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Nomad In Peru destinations. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you feel appropriate, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

    Yes, we are a local, sustainable & responsible tourism operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff of Nomad In Peru to know and understand, respect the places and the local people.

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