Humantay Lake & Salkantay Pass Hike with Sky Domes Included – 2 days
Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Type of Tour
Adventure, Trekking
Difficulty
Moderate
Gruop size
2 min. - 8 max.
Highlights
Scenic 10 km Salkantay hike with glacier views and Andean valleys.
Night in exclusive Sky Domes at Soraypampa.
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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