About this trip
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Locations Visited: Glamping, Humantay Lake Salkantay Mountain
- Trip Style: Trekking Tours.
- Length: 2Days/1Night
- Frequency: Everyday.
- Group: 2 pax min, max 16 pax.
- Difficulty: 3/5.
100% LOCALLY OWNED PERUVIAN OPERATOR
Our personalized service guarantees that you will have the experience of a lifetime!
Locally owned and operated travel company with local office staff with firsthand knowledge different destinations in Peru. Many companies claim to be local experts we think that is an exaggeration because most of them are not even based in South America, they just outsources services to local operators. We always have the most up-to-date information on everything from the weather to festivals. Having born and lived here, we have seen how things work on a day-to-day basis and have an understanding of daily life that just cannot be achieved without experiencing it first-hand.
We are a 100% Local Tour Operator based in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado ,When you arrive here to Cusco you will meet The person you were talking to during your booking process through emails messages So the person You were talking to knows every single detail about you and your tour preferences .
Hikkers on the Salkantay trail spend a day approaching the mountain from the south and then another day in close proximity to the mountain as they scale the Salkantay Pass, which at 4,600m provides amazing views into the valley below. Salkantay trek of 4 days and 3 nights is a great adventure that will allow you to appreciate Andean and lush green mountains (Cloud forest), streams, rivers and hot springs that will help you relax your body after the physically taxing walk. You can also feel the temperature change along the hiking mountain paths of the tour of Salkantay. You can also enjoy some snow in one of the highest points of the road, 4,630 mts/15, 228 feet above sea level. Finally, the last day (the fifth day) you will enjoy the Grand tour of Machu Picchu City.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON THIS TRIP
What you need to bring:
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.
List of things you must bring:
- Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals.
- Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, and socks).
- Waterproof clothing (poncho).
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts).
- Sunhat and sunglasses.
- Sun cream and insect repellent.
- Water bottles such as Nalgene.
- Basic medications.
- Walking sticks.
- Personal items.
- Personal snacks.
- Extra Money
Glamping Salkantay Trek INCLUDES:
- A pre trek briefing.
- English speaking guide, And an assistant guide for a big groups.
- Private round trip transportation to soraypampa and from your hotel in Cusco.
- Professional cook
- Meals: 01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches, 01 Dinner
- 01 Night in Sky Dome at Soraypampa
- Large Dining Dome.
- Luxury Dome with private shower and toilets.
- Additional horses for riding can be provided for an additional cost.
- First aid kit, including oxygen.
- A pre trek briefing.
IT DOESNT INCLUDE:
- Breakfast on the 1st day
- Lunch on the last day
- 20 soles entrance fee to salkantay and Humantay lake
Available Packages
(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): From 04 Persons to 08 Persons (Maximum)
Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Persons Minimum)
Available options
Itinerary
Very early in the morning your mountain guide and our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. The first stop will be in Mollepata to have breakfast, then we will continue our route until Challacancha for a short rest, from this point we will begin our walk towards Soraypampa. In this first opportunity, we will initiate a physical challenge that will help you to acclimatise to the altitude.
We will arrive at our destination, Sky Domes Campsite which have private toilets and hot hydromassage shower, located at the front of the majestic and snowy Salkantay and Humantay, where the reception staff will be waiting for you with an exquisite lunch and after there´ll be some free time for us. We will prepare to start a light walk towards the turquoise lagoon of Humantay, 4200 masl. We will spend an unforgettable night accompanied by thousands of stars and constellations.
Walking time to Sky DOME: 3 hrs (Included lunch and rest).
Walking time to the turquoise lagoon: 3 hrs (round trip).
Level of trek: Moderate to difficult.
Overnight: Sky Domes 3800 masl