Smoothllamaperu offers high altitude ecotourism in the mountains close to the Andean condors and wild life, at the base of the impressive Apu Humantay snow peak (5900m / 19.356ft.), it´s located in the Mountain Range glaciers of Wilcabamba. One of the most beautiful turquoise lagoons in the Andes Peru, a dream that everyone wants to see in the natural way, you will be very impressed after knowing this attraction.
Our adventure starts 5:00 AM in our private van and will take to you to the beginning of your adventure at Soraypampa local community.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Briefing/ smoothllamaperu Cusco office.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Lizandro Montero Ñ – 4
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
Our adventure starts early in the morning with our team picking you up from your hotel at 5:00 AM in a private van and will take to you to the beginning of your adventure at Soraypampa local community, but first we will reach at Mollepata small town in 2 hours approximately (2800 M / 9.186 ft.), here we stop for around 30 minutes for the breakfast and time for stretching our legs, after that we will continue our trip buy van for 1 hour and 30 minutes until the beginning of our adventure which is Soraypampa community, located at (3900m / 12.795ft.), Here you will have the opportunity to take nice photos of the majestic snowy Apu Salkantay and Apu Humantay which is going to be located in front of us, After some minutes of rest we will prepare ourselves to start the adventure, we will start walking a moderate uphill for around 1and 30 minutes max. On our way, crossing wonderful landscapes surrounded by a complex of mountains, mountain fauna, mountain flora, Andean birds, etc. When we will reach to the summit you will surely be impressed with the panoramic view of seeing the turquoise lake at (4200m / 13.779ft.), close to an astounding Humantay glacier, after a sufficient time to enjoy all around, nice photos, we will return to Soraypampa Community for 1 hour downhill, beginning of the adventure, where our private vehicle will wait for us, in Mollepata town we will have the Peruvian delicious lunch. After a nice siesta we will set on the car and drive back to Cusco for around 2 hours and 30 minutes approx.
Inclusions:
Meals: 1 Breakfast / 1 Lunch
Trekking: 5 kilometers /2 – 3 hours
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate – Easy
WHAT IS INCLUDED
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Tips for the staff (moothllamaperu staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.), Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines. Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
PRICE: US$200 solo person
DISCOUNTS:
WHAT ABOUT THE PAYMENT BALANCE?
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 6% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of smoothllamaperu@gmail.com
WHO QUALIFY FOR THE DISCOUNT?
Under 18 years old: US$15 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 11 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Members of the South American Explorers: Receive USD10.00 discount.
WILL THE CAR IS GOING TO DROPP OFF US AT THE HOTEL?
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour.
WHAT ABOUT TIPPING?
(smoothllamaperu staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.)
**** (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.)
Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
ARE YOU PART OF THE SUSTAINABLE WORK?
Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate the universal principles of tourism, protect the environment and benefit the local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and its people.
THINGS YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU
