Humantay Lake + Machu Picchu Trek – 2 Days

If yours is enjoying nature and trekking, the combination of Humantay and Machu Picchu is ideal for you. Humantay is a snow-covered mountain that is part of the Andean mountain range and gives rise to the formation of this splendid lagoon that generates the interest of foreign and national visitors due to its unique turquoise color. The walk to the place will make you feel a sense of peace and tranquility thanks to the natural beauty that you will come across.

With a mystical air, the lagoon is visited by shamans and tourists from all over the world to leave offerings to the Pachamama, a deity representing Mother Earth in Inca culture. 

According to the residents, the Humantay mountain is the youngest son of the Apu Salkantay. They would be in charge of rationalizing and distributing the water that comes down from its snow to the populations that live at the foot of these impressive snow-capped mountains.

In the morning, from 4:00 to 4:30 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, and we will start the trip in tourist transport; we will go to the northeast of the city of Cusco. On the way, we will pass through different towns and villages until the town of Limatambo; from this point, we will ascend towards the town of Mollepata. Place where we will have our breakfast, then continue our trip to Soraypampa.

Arriving at Soraypampa, we will begin our trek towards the Humantay Lagoon. The walk lasts approximately 2 hours, arriving at the Humantay Lagoon we will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscape and the imposing view of the Humantay and Salkantay snow-capped mountains, after a short break and taking photos, we will return by the same route to Soraypampa, we will take our mobility, and we will return to Mollepata, in this place we will enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, we continue driving to Ollantaytambo for about 3 hours from here; we board the train to Aguas Calientes, the train will leave at 7:00 pm, and arrive in Aguas Calientes around 9:00 pm. then we will go to our hotel.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we go to the bus station, where our guide will wait for you to ascend 400 m on a path between the mountains until we reach the Inca City of Machu Picchu. You will pass the entrance controls of the citadel, and then begin with the guide; you will visit the main sites of the citadel: the guardian’s enclosure, the temple of the sun, the Intihuatana, the temple of the three windows, the sacred square, the temple of the condor, the sacred rock and others, the guided visit will be for more than 2 hours. In the end, you will be given free time to take a walk around the citadel and take any photos you wish.

After the guide in Machu Picchu we will begin to descend by bus to Aguas Calientes to have lunch (not included), in the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (show up at the station 30 minutes before the departure time of your train) When you arrive at the train station in Ollantaytambo, we will be waiting for you to take you to the city of Cusco.

• Pre trek briefing (briefing at the hotel).
• Pick up from your hotel on the morning of departure.
• Transportation from Cusco to the trailhead at the beginning of the hike by private car.
• English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
• Second Tour Guide over 12 people.
• Local food service (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 Dinner, snacks) prepared by a restaurant.
• Vegetarian and free gluten food for no extra cost.
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (Huayna Picchu US$ 80 extra).
• 1-night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (twin bedroom with private bathroom and hot shower).
• Tourist Expeditions Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes(round trip).
• Visit Machupicchu on the last day (2 hours guided tour to explore the whole incan sites).
• Private transportation (Ollantaytambo – Cusco).

• Extra expenses.
• Lunch & Dinner – Day 2.
• Not detailed meals.
• Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you).
• Walking sticks (it can be rented from us US$ 10 for the entire trip).
• Bus Round Trip (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes).
• Entrance fee to Humantay Lake (10 Soles).
• Tips (optinal).

• Original Passport.
• Original Student Card (if you book as a student).
• A travel insurance card is essential.
• Walking sticks.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants) or poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased for about $ 2 in Cusco.
• Waterproof trekking boots.
• Warm clothes include jackets, fleeces, gloves, scarves, and knit / tour beanies.
• Camera, films, and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
• Hat or cap to protect you from sun, rain, and cold.
• Sunblock.
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
• Your own first aid kit with special medicines you may need, paracetamol, second skin blisters, etc.
• Cash – sufficient for snacks, tips, and souvenirs.
• Eager and adventurous spirit to enjoy your hike.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

Our Humantay Lake + Machu Picchu Trek – 2 Days private service, includes additional items such as:

Additional Inclusions:

• Private Transport just for you.
• Master Chef.
• Dining equipment, including portable chairs and tables.
• Extra Horse to ride.
• Entrance fee to Humanta Lake.
• 02 Waking Poles per Person.
• 1 Duffel Bag to carry all your clothes.
• Vistadome Train (First Class train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo).
• Bus Round Trip (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes).
• Lunch in Machupicchu or Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance to climb Huaynapicchu Mountain.
• Hotel 3 Stars (At Aguas Calientes Town).
• Tour Guide to explore Humantay Lake & Huayna Picchu Mountain all day. And of course, we pay a little bit more to our Staff and Guide.

Our prices for the Humantay Lake + Machu Picchu Trek – 2 Days are reasonable and are in different packages with the prices that are handled in the city of Cusco, and discounts will apply automatically for groups of over 5 people when booking this tour together at the same time.
We are a local tour operator that never shares service with any other company in Cusco, most agencies in Cusco share their service to save operating costs with poor quality. We guarantee to make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.
Our booking process is simple and you can secure your trip with only a 30% deposit and pay the rest at the destination.

We want your vacation to Peru to be as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. This section contains answers to any inquiries regarding going with Huaynas Expeditions. Please read the following information; it will assist you if you have any queries regarding our services.