LAKE HUMANTAY ONE DAY HIKE

1 Full Day

DAY 01: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – LAKE HUMANTAY – CUSCO

We will pick you up early (around 6am) via private transport from your Cusco hotel and drive 2 hours to the village of Mollepata, located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. After eating breakfast here and stretching our legs, we continue driving about 30 minutes to Soraypampa (3900m/12,795ft). From here we begin our 2 hour hike uphill to the stunning Humantay Lake located at 4200m/13,780ft. You will have beautiful views of Humantay Mountain and Lake Humantay. Enjoy the vista, have some snacks, and relax or take photos before we begin our 1 hour hike back to Soraypampa. You can even take a dip in the lake if you want to brave the freezing cold water! Back at Soraypampa we will enjoy a hot buffet lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snowy peaks. When lunch is finished we will take our private transport back (about 2.5 hours) to your hotel in Cusco.

• Approximate departure time: 6:00 AM
• Approximate arrival time in Cusco is between 4:30 – 5:00 PM
• Walking distance: 10 km/6.2 miles
• Approximate walking time: 2 hours up; 1 hour down (total: 3 hours)
• Meals: Breakfast, snacks, hot buffet lunch

PRICE 2018 PRIVATE SERVICE

INCLUDED ON THE TRAIL

• Pre-Trek briefing the night before the trek to go over the itinerary, meet your guide(s) and answer any questions
• Collection from your hotel in the morning or our departure point (you choice) Plaza Regocijo
• Private transport to starting point of the trek
• English speaking professional guide
• Box breakfast, 1 Liter of water, snacks, and hot buffet lunch at the end of the hike
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
• Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
• Dining tent with tables and stools
• Toilet tent with toilet and toilet paper
• Entrance to the trail
• Private Transport back to your hotel in Cusco

NOT INCLUDED ON THE TRAIL

• Flights/Hotel
• Dinner
• Walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
• Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
• Travel medical insurance
• Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy

WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR DAY HIKE

What to bring: for your day hike: The weather varies a lot in Peru, having 28 climates and 84 of the worlds 104 ecosystems. Cusco is set high up (3,380 mts, 11,089 ft) near the Andean Mountain Range and the dry season (winter) is from April/May to October/November with the wettest part of the year (summer) being January through March. Temperatures don’t vary too much between these seasons but the amount of precipitation does. If the sun is out it can be quite warm, but in the shade it gets cool fast. Temperatures change quickly and you will need layers as you hike during the day. Everything you need for the day should be kept in your daypack that you carry. It is recommended not to hike in cotton or jeans in the event of rain as cotton takes a very long time to dry. It is also recommended to bring true hiking boots or trail running shoes as regular running shoes do not get very good traction especially when it has rained

• Sunscreen: the sun is very strong in Cusco
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Lip balm
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Hiking pants and shirts/fleece/sweater/shell (layers)
• Hand warmers if you wish
• Warm hat, gloves, scarf and thick warm socks (or you can buy a traditional Peruvian hat and scarf – they are beautiful!)
• Daypack and rain cover
• Rain gear – rain jacket and rain pants (optional for the pants), or can buy an inexpensive poncho before the trek in Cusco
• Cash for tipping the cook, guide, buying items along the trail, for in town, emergencies, etc. Note: Cash should be in perfect condition (ripped, damaged soles are NOT accepted anywhere in Peru)
• Extra snacks if you wish (beyond snacks provided by us)
  • E.g. if you have a favorite protein bar (as Cusco does not have anything like this)
• First aid kit, including blister protection (though your guide will have one, you may wish to carry one of your own)
• Personal medication and toiletries you might want
• Camera, extra memory cards/film, batteries
• Water bottle or water bladder
• Passport (must be valid 6 months past your travel dates for most countries)
• Copies of passport (keep copies separate, give to travel friends to keep, etc)
• Power adapter/converter
• Travel lock(s) approved by TSA (or they cut them off – US only)
• Tickets, itinerary, emergency contact information
• Any medications you currently are taking or need/may need (see suggestions below)

What to bring: medications – medications are optional and depend on your specific needs

• Antibiotic for travelers diarrhea or UTI
• Antibiotic for a severe bacterial infection
• Medication for upset stomach/indigestion
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Anti-nausea medication for motion sickness/altitude sickness if needed
• Cold/flu medication
• General pain killer/fever reducer
• Vaccinations – recommend bringing all boosters up to date (MMR, tetanus, etc)