Humantay Lagoon 1 day USD 45
This one-day excursion will take us through mountainous sceneries, of great natural beauty, to the magic Humantay Lagoon, where we´ll have the chance to admire landscapes that still are virgin, or very little altered by modernity. So, it will be an excellent opportunity to take pictures of wide-open spaces, with mountains and glaciers, and to stroll around the site, in total communion with Mother Nature.
ITINERARY
Between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., we´ll pick you up at your hotel, aboard our 19-passenger vehicle, and will travel, as a group, on an asphalted road, between Cusco and Abancay. At the Mollepata bifurcation, we´ll head towards Soraypampa, where we´ll start the hike, at an altitude of 3,900 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l. – 12,795 ft.). After a short rest, we´ll start walking, uphill, towards the Humantay Lagoon, located about 4,180 m.a.s.l. (13,779 f.a.s.l.).
After the ascent, of about 1 hour and 20 minutes, we´ll have chances to appreciate a wonderful landscape, with the beautiful lagoon and spectacular glaciers, on the horizon. Then, our guide will give us a short explanation, we´ll take souvenir pictures, and will have some free time, to enjoy the site. Finally, we´ll return to the city of Cusco, arriving there at 5:00 p.m.
INCLUDED - NOT INCLUDED
Included:
- 19-passenger Sprinter Mercedes Benz transportation vehicle.
- Professional mountain guide.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Oxigen and first-aid kit.
- Entrance ticket to the Humantay Lagoon´s area.
Not included:
- Tips.
- Other personal expenses.
RECOMMENDATION
What to bring:
- Daypack.
- Mineral water and snacks.
- Clothes for warm weather, rain and cold, in successive layers.
- Wool bonnet, scarf and gloves, sunglasses and sunblock lotion.
- Mountain hiking shoes or sneakers (tennis shoes).
- Photo/video camera and extra batteries.
- Light binoculars.
- Hiking sticks.