Cusco: Salkantay Mountain & Inkachiriasqa Lagoon Hike 1 day

Highlights

• Hike through the Andes to Salkantay Mountain and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon
• Enjoy a nutritious buffet breakfast and a comforting lunch in Limatambo
• Take in breathtaking views of the Salkantay, Humantay, and Qoyllor peaks
• Visit the sacred Qoyllor Lagoon and perform a purification ritual
• Meditate at Inkachiriasqa Lagoon and connect with nature

Description

Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup in Cusco and travel to Limatambo. Enjoy a nutritious buffet breakfast to recharge your energy before starting the hike. Arrive at Waywakunka (4,500 masl) and receive instructions and do a brief warm-up before setting out on the hike. Visit Qoyllor Lagoon, a sacred site where you will perform a purification ritual, releasing negative energy and spiritually preparing yourself for the ascent. Begin your ascent toward Apu Salkantay (4,800 masl). Throughout the hike, enjoy breathtaking views of the Salkantay, Humantay, Inkachiriasqa, and Qoyllor peaks. Stop for a meditation session at Inkachiriasqa Lagoon, a special moment to connect with nature and ask for protection, health, and peace in a setting of profound spirituality. After the return hike, enjoy a comforting lunch in Limatambo before heading back to Cusco.

Includes

Hotel pickup Round-trip tourist transport Professional guide Buffet breakfast Lunch Hiking poles First aid kit Oxygen tank

Excludes

Entrance fee (20 soles)

Important Information

• Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Hike on mostly flat terrain with some moderate inclines) Maximum Altitude: 4,837 meters above sea level Climate: Cold Total Distance: 8 km (round trip) Estimated Hiking Time: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes (round trip)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund