Humantay, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

The best is yet to come!

• Day 1: Humantay Lake
  • This trip to Humantay Lake is a full-day adventure. It requires 3 hours of driving each way and 4 hours of hiking. The day begins very early in the morning with a departure from your hotel in Cusco. From the historic center, we embark on a two-hour drive along paved roads to Mollepata, followed by one hour on dirt roads to Soraypampa.
  • Your hike to Humantay Lake begins in Soraypampa and takes you to the historic site of Limatambo at almost 7,000 feet in elevation. It is an important archeological site, once used by the Inca Empire as a gateway to Cusco. Here, you’ll see the archeological ruins of Tarawasi, a rest area for those en route to Chichaysuyo.
  • After visiting the ruins, the hike continues along the banks of the Apurimac River and up the Salkantay Mountain towards Humantay Lake.
  • After about 1-2 hours of hiking, the ascent reaches the banks of the spectacular Humantay Lake surrounded by glaciers and Andean peaks. You will have time to rest, eat your packed lunch, soak up the views, and take photos before returning down the mountain.
  • The return hike to Sorayampa is a steep downhill hike that takes approximately 2 hours.
  • From Sorayampa, our transportation takes the same 3-hour drive back and returns to the hotel.
  • Details of the Humantay Lake Hike:
    • Distance: 3 miles (5 km)
    • Ascent: 1.5 miles (2.5 km)
    • Descent: 1.5 miles (2.5 km)
    • Minimum altitude:12, 713 feet (3,875 meters)
    • Maximum altitude:13,800 feet (4,200 meters)
    • Duration: 4-5 hours
    • Difficulty level: 3/5.
• Day 2: Sacred Valley and Moray
  • The adventure will begin at 08:00 a.m. We will pick you up at your hotel and start the journey to Chinchero while you enjoy the wonderful view.
  • In Chinchero, a small and picturesque Andean town, you will be able to enter the house of a textile artisan, where you will appreciate his original works and learn about his techniques and creative process.
  • Then you will visit the important Inca archaeological center of the town, built at the end of the 15th century, and you will also have a panoramic view of its beautiful and traditional church.
  • We will continue to delve into the world of the Incas in Moray, a site used as an agricultural research center and laboratory.
  • Then, on our way to Ollantaytambo, we will stop at a viewpoint to enjoy one of the best views of the Sacred Valley. Get your camera ready!
  • At noon, we will stop at a local restaurant where you can have lunch and enjoy Peruvian cuisine (included).
  • Finally, we will arrive at Ollantaytambo, one of the most representative architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire and one of the few places where the Spanish conquerors lost an important battle. Well known for its terraces, Ollantaytambo was a very effective fortress that also served as a temple.
  • Approximately 8 hours later you will arrive at the hotel to rest and recharge your energy for the Machu Picchu adventure.
• Day 3: Machu Picchu
  • Today is the day to visit this great wonder of the world and begin an unforgettable day.
  • You will have time to have breakfast and check-out before starting the adventure.
  • We will pick you up at approximately 08:45 hrs – 10:30 hrs to start the transfer to Ollantaytambo station.
  • At 11:15 hrs, take a 90-minute train ride on Inca Rail Frequency 43 via The Voyager Machu Picchu Train to Aguas Calientes, the Machu Picchu Pueblo.
  • You will have time for lunch before starting your journey (included).
  • The ascent to the Citadel will begin at 13:30 hrs when you start the trip to take the Consettur bus (once the trip begins, it will take 30 minutes).
  • The tour will start around 14:15 hrs and will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. In this visit our guides will tell you the stories that only an expert knows, will give you tips for the best photos and you will be able to make the most of the visit you dreamed of.
  • After finishing  your exploration of the Machu Picchu Citadel, our staff will guide you to the bus stop around 16:45 p.m. Depending on the number of people, there will be a waiting time (30-40 minutes). Then, once aboard the bus, the journey to Machu Picchu Pueblo will take 30 minutes.
  • There will be 1 and a half hours for you to indulge in the best local flavors and explore Machu Picchu Pueblo. We recommend that you start your transfer to Ollantaytambo train station at 18:30 p.m.
  • Finally, at 19:10 hrs you will board The Voyager Machu Picchu Train, frequency 46, to Ollantaytambo. You will be back in Ollantaytambo around 20:41 hrs, from there we will coordinate your return to your hotel in the Valley or Cusco.