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Humantay Lake & Salkantay Pass Hike with Sky Domes Included – 2 days

Highlights

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Scenic 10 km Salkantay hike with glacier views and Andean valleys.

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Night in exclusive Sky Domes at Soraypampa.

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Big mountain experience packed into a quick weekend escape.

Overview

Looking for a quick escape into the Andes without committing to a full multi-day trek? This Weekend Getaway to Salkantay brings you into one of Peru’s most striking landscapes in just a single, adventure-filled day.

You’ll hike a 10 km stretch of the iconic Salkantay Trail, the same route used by trekkers heading toward Machu Picchu, but without the heavy packs, long distances, or high-altitude pass. It’s a softer, more accessible version of the classic experience, ideal for travelers who want mountain scenery, fresh air, and a taste of the region’s beauty.

The route takes you through extensive valleys, glacier-carved terrain, and viewpoints that reveal the ice walls of Salkantay and Humantay. By mid-afternoon, you arrive at Soraypampa, home to our exclusive Sky Domes, where you’ll spend the night in comfort surrounded by towering peaks and open sky.

Itinerary


Leave Cusco early and head toward the mountains, watching the landscapes shift from valley fields to high Andean terrain. At the trailhead in Challacancha, begin a 10 km hike along one of the most scenic sections of the Salkantay route.

By noon you will arrive to Soraypampa, where your lunch will be waiting. After recharging with your tasty meal, you will head higher to Lake Humantay. At the lake yoy will enjoy of the views and energy of one of the most privileged landscapes in the Andes.

After a rewarding walk, arrive at Soraypampa, where your Sky Dome awaits. Enjoy a quiet evening surrounded by mountains, clear air, and an open sky full of stars.

Stats of the day

  • 10 km total distance.
  • 4200 m max altitude.


Wake up to sunrise lighting the glaciers and enjoy a relaxed breakfast at camp. We will head to the Salkantay Pass at 4630 m, it will be the highest point of our adventure.

By the afternoon, begin the return drive to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon refreshed, recharged, and with a perfect snapshot of the Salkantay experience.

Stats of the day

  • Breakfast with the best view of the Apu Humantay and Apu Salkantay.
  • 10 km total distance
  • 4630 m max altitude
  • Scenic drive back to Cusco.


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Genevieve R

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En nuestro último día en Cusco, hicimos el city tour con 69 Explorer, nuestro guía Jhony fue muy informativo y nos dio la mejor información sobre la ciudad de Cusco y Sacsayhuaman.

September 12, 2025
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Alison Massey

8 reseñas

Pasamos dos días bajo la experta atención de Ray, nuestro guía turístico. Ray nos acompañó a todos los sitios históricos del Valle Sagrado y luego a Machu Picchu. Ray fue muy amable con nosotros y nos explicó nuestros horarios a diario, ya que algunas mañanas madrugaban mucho, así que sabíamos en cada paso del camino dónde encontrarnos y a qué hora. Su vasto conocimiento sobre todos los sitios que visitamos fue increíble; es un maestro en su oficio. Nos animó a hacer preguntas, las cuales respondimos con gran acierto. Al final de nuestro tour, sentimos que se había convertido en un amigo, más que solo en un guía. ¡Recomendamos ampliamente su experiencia y conocimiento sobre todo lo relacionado con los incas! 12 de 10 para Ray. 😊

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Lidia Z

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Take the 7-color mountain tour with 69 explorers, the whole organization was spectacular, from start to finish. Our guide Ray, he was very patient with the group, helped us all be together and we could get to the top. The views are spectacular and everything was worth it.

September 3, 2025
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Julio P

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Visiting Machu Picchu with 69 Explorer Perú was the best thing we did, everything was perfect and our guide was super helpfull.

July 15, 2025
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Luka I

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We were very lucky to have found 69 Explorer Peru, they got us tickets at the last minute to do the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The whole organization was great and our guide Josep did a great job.

July 5, 2025
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Sintia Páuccar vilca

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Muy recomendado! Tuve tours en Cusco y el valle sagrado, todo muy bien organizado y a tiempo. En todo momento asistencia del equipo de ruta 7 expeditions. Mis lugares favoritos fueron las 7 lagunas y la montaña de colores. Gracias!

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