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Salkantay Pass & Humantay Lake 2 Days
high mountains in 48 hours

2 days / 1 night Challenging Max. 12 travelers 4.8 (41 reviews)

Mountains only

Glacier, lake
and stars.

An intense getaway for those who want the high mountains without adding Machu Picchu. We sleep in panoramic domes in Soraypampa and the next day cross the Salkantay Pass, returning to Cusco in the afternoon.

START / ENDCusco, Peru

MAX. ALTITUDE4,630 m

BEST SEASONApr — Nov

DISTANCE22 km

Your route day by day

Itinerary

DAY 1

Cusco — Soraypampa — Humantay Lake

Drive to Soraypampa, hike to Humantay Lake and night in domes with a hot dinner.

7 km · 4 h · 4,200 m

DAY 2

Salkantay Pass — Soraypampa — Cusco

Dawn start to the Salkantay Pass (4,630 m), back to Soraypampa and drive to Cusco.

15 km · 7 h · 4,630 m

Everything under control

What is included

Round-trip tourist transportBilingual guideNight in a domeBreakfasts, lunches and dinnerCommunity fees

Not included

Sleeping bagEmergency horse

Before you go

Essential information

Physical preparation

We recommend 6–10 km hikes in the weeks before and two acclimatization days in Cusco.

Weather and season

April to October brings drier days. Temperatures range from −5 °C to 24 °C.

Packing list

After booking you receive a detailed list. Bring layers, broken-in boots and a 25 L daypack.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to travel with peace of mind.

01Is it suitable for beginners?

Only if you are fit and have acclimatized 2 days in Cusco: the pass is above 4,600 m.

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FromUS$ 190