2 Day Humantay Lake Tour With Machu Picchu

The best time to do the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with good weather, is between the months of April – October, since we have the presence of clear skies and to a lesser extent river rainfall. The dry months are between June – August, which is winter in the Andes. However, it is suggested to consider the type of clothing to wear during these months, because during the day you can enjoy the Sun, while at night you feel intense cold.

The briefing is very important because this is when you will meet your guide. During this meeting, your guide will provide you with important details about the hike, whether altitudes, distances, or facts that we may not know.

Yeah. This is very important! We recommend you bring 300 to 400 Peruvian soles. You may not need any of this money, but in case of emergency you should make sure you have enough cash. If you have difficulties on the road, you can use the money to buy alternative forms of transportation such as: car, horse and train.

We will provide you with a duffel bag for all hikes. It can carry about 7 kilograms in the duffel bag. These canvas bags will be carried by horses throughout the hike. You just need to bring a small backpack/day pack with any items you may need during the day, such as sunscreen, bug spray, jackets, or snacks.

If you choose to take a private tour, the tour will be tailored to you. The size of the group depends on you and only you. You can decide exactly who will be on the hike with you. This is perfect for couples, families or groups of friends. You will have your own personal chef and guide, meaning the walk is more personalized and able to meet your personal needs

If you are worried about the hike, you have the option of renting an additional horse. The cost is 120.00 soles. You will only be able to ride horses for the first two days while walking uphill. During the final days you will sometimes have the opportunity to opt out and take a car or train for certain stages of the walk. Also, know that on the first day, you would be going a different route than those who choose to walk. You don’t need to organize this in advance.

What happens if I have altitude sickness on the Salkantay Trek 2 Days?

Our guides are trained in case you get sick. Unfortunately, it is illegal for us to provide you with altitude medication, but we do our best to help you feel better in other ways. For example, we frequently make coca tea and the guides carry oxygen bottles.

The weather is very unpredictable for the Salkantay Trek 2 Days, it changes quickly and varies depending on the season. It’s impossible to say exactly what kind of weather you’ll encounter on your hike. However, in general, the first night will be quite cold.

It can drop to about 5 degrees Celsius. Towards the end of your hike, you will be in the Peruvian jungle. In these sections of the walk it could be up to 25 degrees Celsius.

No, there is actually no age limit for the Salkantay Trek 2 Days. Many times there have been boys and girls under 10 years old and they concluded normal, as well as very elderly people, however, it is advisable to know that the people who make the trip know that it is many hours walking and some sections are steep.

Yes, there are indeed bathrooms that you can rent along the way. These bathrooms belong to local people and cost 1 to 2 soles to use them. If you don’t want to spend money on it, there is also the option of the Inca bath, which is outdoors

The walk is considered challenging, since the second day is the steepest climb of almost 4 hours towards the Salkantay Pass, therefore, we recommend having at least rested 3 days in Cusco to avoid altitude sickness.

Unlike the Inca Trail, the Salkantay does not require permits that you must reserve in advance, however, you do need to reserve the ticket to Machu Picchu, so we recommend that you plan well.

The amount you walk each day varies. An average day is 5 to 8 hours, but on the summit night combined with the next day you can hike between 8 and 11 hours. Check out the itinerary for an account of the