Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day)
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.
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Service Level
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Travel Style Classic
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Physical Grading 1 - Easy
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Group Size Day Tours
Transportation. Maximum 18 people. Professional tour guide. Breakfast buffet lunch. Handmade walking stick. Oxygen bottle. First aid kit. Entrance ticket for the Humantay lake.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day)
Days:Cusco toCusco
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.
Itinerary
Day1Cusco
Duration: 11-12 hours Meeting Point: Your Hotel in the Historic Centre Finish Point: Your Hotel in the Historic Centre Itinerary: 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.
Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH
Highlights
Hike along part of the Salkantay route. Escape the city and get active. Witness spectacular mountain scenery of snowcapped peaks and glacial lagoons.
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Important Notes
Group Leader Description
Group Size Notes
Max 18, no minimum.
Meals Included
1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Meals
Transport
Private van, hiking.
About our Transportation
Local Flights
Solo Travellers
Accommodation
About Accommodation
Joining Hotel
Joining Instructions
Meeting Point: You will be picked up from your hotel in the historical centre of Cusco 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 you will start your tour.
End Point: The tour will end in your hotel at approximately 5pm.
Arrival Complications
Emergency Contact
What to Take
Checklist
Health & Safety:
• Face masks (required)
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Rubber gloves
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
Laundry
Visas and Entry Requirements
Spending Money
Money Exchange
Emergency Fund
Departure Tax
Tipping
Optional Activities
No optional activities
Health
Safety and Security
Trip Specific Safety
Medical Form
A Couple of Rules
A Word of Warning
Travel Insurance
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Local Dress
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a Travel There Co 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.
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Experience a full-day tour and hike to see the incredible Humantay Lagoon in all of its turquoise glory.