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Trek · 2 days

Salkantay Trek with Glamping

Two days of hiking in the Salkantay range: you climb to Humantay Lake, sleep in a glamping dome at Soraypampa, and reach the pass at 4,650 m. Suited to travelers in good shape who are already acclimatized in Cusco.

2 days / 1 nightSalkantay pass at 4,650 mGlamping in SoraypampaSpanish / English guide
Duration2 days / 1 night
GuideSpanish and English
PickupCusco hotel, 4:30 a.m.
DifficultyHigh, up to 4,650 m

Highlights

What you’ll experience

  • Humantay LakeTurquoise lake at the foot of the Humantay snow-capped peak, which you visit the first afternoon.
  • Salkantay PassThe highest point of the trek, at 4,650 m, between the Salkantay and Tucarhuay snow-capped peaks.
  • Glamping at SoraypampaNight in a Sky Lodge dome at 3,800 m, surrounded by snowy mountains.
  • Cooking on the trailA dedicated cook serving 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Itinerary

Day by day

Pickup is at 4:30 a.m. on the first day, and the return to Cusco is around 7:00 p.m. on the second day.

Day1

Cusco – Challacancha – Humantay Lake

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We pick you up at your hotel at 4:30 a.m. and travel about 2 and a half hours to Mollepata, where we stop for breakfast. We continue by vehicle to Challacancha, where the cook and the horseman prepare the camp and kitchen equipment, and you start walking.

The first 25 minutes are uphill to Canal de Agua, a lookout with views of the Humantay and Salkantay (6,271 m) snow-capped peaks. From there you walk to Soraypampa (3,800 m), the highest and coldest camp of the trip. After lunch you climb to Humantay Lake, explore the area, and walk back down to Soraypampa to sleep in a Sky Lodge glamping dome. It is about 15 km and 7 to 8 hours of walking.

Overnight: Soraypampa

Day2

Salkantay Pass – Cusco

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After breakfast you start walking at about 6:30 a.m.: it is about 4 hours uphill to Salkantay pass (4,650 m), the highest point of the trek, between Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. There may be snow here.

After a rest and a group photo, you return the same way to Soraypampa for lunch and rest. Then you take the bus back to Cusco and reach your hotel or lodging around 7:00 p.m. It is about 11 km and 5 to 6 hours of walking.

✓Included

  • Transport from Cusco to Mollepata and Challacancha, and back
  • Bilingual professional guide for the 2 days of trekking
  • Accommodation in Sky Lodge domes at Soraypampa
  • Chef-led cooking service with an experienced cook
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options available)
  • First-aid kit and emergency oxygen

✕Not included

  • Tips for the guide and the support crew
  • Additional horse for the climb (optional)
  • Humantay Lake entrance ticket (20 soles)
  • Extra snacks or alcoholic drinks

Frequently asked questions

About Salkantay Trek with Glamping

How demanding is this trek?+

It is demanding: on the first day you walk about 15 km (7 to 8 hours), and on the second about 11 km (5 to 6 hours), with the highest point at 4,650 m. It is advisable to spend a few days in Cusco beforehand to acclimatize. It is not suitable for pregnant women, people with respiratory or mobility problems, or people in poor physical condition.

Where and at what time do you pick me up?+

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 a.m. on the first day, and we drop you back at your hotel or lodging around 7:00 p.m. on the second day.

What does the price include?+

Transport from Cusco to Challacancha and back, a bilingual guide, a night in a glamping dome at Soraypampa, a cook, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner, a first-aid kit, and emergency oxygen. The Humantay Lake entrance ticket (20 soles) and the optional horse are paid separately.

What language is the guide?+

The guide speaks Spanish and English.

What is the cancellation policy?+

A refund of 70% is given with 45 days or more notice; 50% between 30 and 44 days; with fewer than 30 days or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

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