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Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day)

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This full-day excursion takes you trekking along one of the most spectacular stretches of the Salkantay Trail to the turquoise glacial lagoon of Humantay. An active escape from the city, this day tour is a perfect way to soak in the views of the Andes and to breathe the clean mountain air.

Travel Style

Classic

Physical Grading

1 - Easy

Trip Type

Day Tours

What's Included

Transportation. Maximum 18 people. Professional tour guide. Breakfast buffet lunch. Handmade walking stick. Oxygen bottle. First aid kit. Entrance ticket for the Humantay lake.

Highlights

Hike along part of the Salkantay route. Escape the city and get active. Witness spectacular mountain scenery of snowcapped peaks and glacial lagoons.

Group Size Notes

Max 18, no minimum.

Meals Included

1 breakfast, 1 lunch

Transport

Private van, hiking.

Joining Instructions

Meeting Point: You will be picked up from the Hotel Prisma at approximately 5am. Please note that occasionally start times can change as they are also picking up people from other hotels. After a quick briefing, your tour will start.

End Point: The tour will end in your hotel at approximately 5pm.

Packing List

Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test (optional)

YSPCHG:
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

International Flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Group Leader

Certified mountain guide throughout.


Itinerary

  1. Cusco

    Duration: 11-12 hours Meeting Point: Hotel Prisma Finish Point: Hotel Prisma Laguna Humantay is one of the most spectacular landscapes along the Salkantay Trail. This full-day tour gives you the opportunity to visit this turquoise lagoon located at the base of the Humantay, one of the snow-capped mountains iin the Vilcabamba mountain range. For those opting to hike, it will take you about 1.5 to reach the top of this mountain paradise. During the tour, you will be provided with service supported by professional guides and transported by modern, safe vehicles. This tour includes breakfast and lunch where you can try local dishes. Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers. Packing essentials: refillable water bottle, rain jacket, sun screen, sturdy hiking shoes.

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