This first day will give participants time to adapt to the altitude and begin to prepare physically for the following day’s hiking. We will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am. for the trip to the Condor View Point at Chonta. Along the way, we stop and explore the archeological site of Killarumiyoq, unique because of the sculpted rock with the shape of the moon, consider a sacred place in the Inca times and still used to do some offering in honor of mother earth.

Then we continue driving further, you will enjoy the landscape of the Limatambo valley, and spot the small farming communities nestled among the valley. On reaching Chonta, we will walk for approximately an hour along a narrow track with spectacular views of the Apurimac Canyon. We are almost certain to have the site completely to ourselves, as most tourists tend to visit in the area later in the afternoon. At the viewing point, there will be time to relax and observe the condors soaring over the canyon, is here where we’ll have time to enjoy our delicious box lunch. After lunch, we will return to our vehicle and continue to our final destination, the Soraypampa Camp Site

Upon arrival at the campsite, you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink prepared with locally sourced fruits.

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• Hiking Distance 3 miles 
• Starting Elevation 11000 ft 
• Campsite Elevation 12700 
• Considered: Easy to moderate

After a consistent breakfast we are ready to hike through the Rio Blanco Valley that was once bisected by a fast-flowing river. Then we have the most challenging part of the ascent, it is the conquering of the mountain switchbacks to get on the Soyrococha campsite where we’ll stop to snack, as soon we finish it, the last part of the ascent leads us to the pass, the highest point on the trek (15,213’ / 4,636m), From this place we appreciate the mountains and glaciers of Salkantay , Pumasillo, Padreyoq and Humantay. Then we return to our Soray campsite.

• Hiking Distance 8 miles 
• Starting Elevation 12700 ft 
• Pass Elevation 15200
• Considered: Moderate to Challenging

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After an early breakfast, the ascent toward the Humantay Lake begins. An hour and a half later, your hard work will be rewarded with the beautiful view of the turquoise water lake and the Humantay glacier. Upon arrival, you will have a chance to relax, enjoy a snack, meditate in the tranquility of this magical spot right before the massive number of tourists get there. After to spend some time there we descend to our campsite for having our lunch, then we say good bye to the staff that was working for us the last three days.

Then we take the transportation that will take us to Cusco, approximately 4 hours driving until your hotel.

• Hiking Distance 4 miles 
• Starting Elevation 12700 ft 
• Lake Elevation 14200 
• Considered: Moderate

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