HIGHLIGHTS.
- Hiking in the most remote places off the beaten path.
- Learn and interact with our native Tour Guides
- Meet our multicultural team
- support our Social Projects
PRE-TREK BRIEFING
“The tour guide will meet you at your hotel one day before your tour to give you a briefing. They will tell you all about your tour, and answer any questions you may have. It is important to us that you ask any questions you may have so the tour guide will get you ready for your amazing tour.”
TREKKING WITH THE BEST TEAM
You will hike with the best team made of our guides, our chefs and porters. You will be proud of the people in our team for their hard work. We treat our team very well and provide them with everything they need to work well and respond to your needs. We have the best equipment to camp in each camping sites.
What makes us different?
Runas Expeditions is owned by locals and based in Cusco-Peru. Runas Expeditions has the best professional staff, we work hard to provide a high-quality service, RE organize all kinds of tour packages and we are ready to answer your questions, we arrange your tour according to your needs and we are very flexible. And the most important thing for us is your safety in each tour, you are in good hands, we take care of you from door to door.
- 100 % local tour company
- Passion for the essential and details
- Passion for Peru Tours
- Small groups and _customized experiences
- Authentic experiences
- Safety standars
- Experienced Tour Guides
- Committed to social projects
Food
Every trek tours includes a culinary buffet; we work with local restaurants in order to support the local community, they work with all biosafety protocols. You will enjoy full breakfast, lunch all served hot and tasty. The key to feeling good on a trek like this is eating well and staying hydrated.
Meals are all served family style – large plates for everyone to take what they like. And all food restrictions are honored. No matter if you are vegetarian or gluten free, you will always be well fed.
Humantay Tour Full Day
- DISTANCE: 7 km / 4 miles, 5 hours approx
- Day1: Humantay Trek
- Type of trek: Nature, Cultural and history adventure and much more.
- Minimun Elevation: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft.
- Maximun Elevation: 4,200 m / 13,790 ft.
- Weather: From Abril to October dry season, from November to March wet season.
- Departure Dates: Every Day.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Hikers should be reasonably fit, and spend some time in Cusco to acclimate, we recommed at least 2 days in Cusco or some similiar elevation.
Itinerary Humantay Tour Full Day
We pick you up from your hotel at 4:00am with our private transportation, then transportation journey will be 2 and half hours to get Mollepata village (2900m or 9500ft). In Mollepata village will stop for a delicious breakfast and you can purchase something else for your adventure. Then we continue 1 more hour of driving to get the starting point of the trek called Soraypampa (3900m / 12795ft). During the journey, you’ll be able to observe the beautiful landscape, and cultural aspects of this region. If it is a good weather we will have a fantastic view of two big mountains, called Humantay (5,900 meters /19,356 ft) and Salkantay (6,200 meters /20,390 ft elevation).
In soraypampa you’re your guide will give important information about the Schedule, also your guide will take the first official group photo.
Once we finish our introduce time, we’ll start hiking up for 2 hours until reach Humantay lake 4300 meters/ 14107Ft.
During the hike, you will explore the Andes with alpine views, the entire time you will be in gradual uphill hiking along the Humantay valley, reaching the highest point: humantay lake (4300 meters/ 14107Ft), where you will enjoy a huge sense of accomplishment and unparalleled views of the lake with its turquoise-blue water and of the stunning glacier in front of you (Humantay Mountain 5,900 meters /19,356 ft). You will have plenty of time to look around and take photos of the landscape, also you will be exploring the lake and getting the information from your guide.
At Humantay lake your tour guide will offer coca tea to celebrate our amazing adventure.
After this awesome moment we will return and taking with us unforgettable memories. We’ll descend the same way to the starting point of trek for about 1-hour downhill that means from 4300m down to 3900m.
At Soraypampa we will enjoy our delicious lunch with stunning views of the mountains. After lunch we will say good bye to our chef and porter.Then we’ll drive back to Cusco for 3 ½ hours with our private minivan.
Our transportation will take you back to your Hotel and you will bid farewell to your guide. Arrival time back to Cusco is at 6:30pm.
Trip overview:
- Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch.
- Lowest Elevation: 3900 m/ 12795ft
- Highest Elevation: 4,200 m/ 13,790 ft
- Distance of walking: 7km/ 4 miles
- Approximate walking time: 5 hours
- Level of Difficulty: Challenging
- Area: Dry Mountain.
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Don’t forget you are hiking (above 3,800 m / 12,200 ft, 4,200 m / 13,790 ft), make sure you are fully prepared. this trek is challenging and very rewarding at the same time. you should be in shape and healthy. We really recommend you to spend at least two to three days in Cusco or in other places with the same elevation to acclimatize and drink plenty of fluid before starting the hike.
What You Need to Bring:
- Original Passport.
- Immigration card.
- Walking boots & trekking poles
- Good backpack or daypack
- Waterproof jacket.
- Warm jacket, hat and gloves
- Recyclable water container or camel bag
- Sun hat + sunglasses
- Sun protection cream
- Camera and films.
- Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes)
- Personal medication.
- Extra money for any emergency.
Prices
Private Tour:
- $150 per person (minimum 2 people)
RENTALS
Runas expeditions working hard for your best trip of a lifetime
Booking with Runas Expeditions
If you are doing alternative treks or any others tours to Machu Picchu , you should book three months in advance, before doing any tours in Peru.
"IMPORTANT:
Please note we are Unable to accept any bookings without completed booking form and deposit sent to Runas Expeditions. All deposits are $100 per person and are non-refundable. We accept payments through PayPal and Western Union, Paypal does charge 6% so the total per person is $106 and should be sent to runasexpeditions@gmail.com. We will email you your booking invoice and confirmation once your details and deposit are received."
Western Union: the payment will be affect once we receive the money and this will depend on the days you indicate in western Union. If you decide to use western Union, you will need to give the following information:
RECEIVER
1.
Name: EDWIN ELMER.
2.
Paternal Last name: CHAMBI
3.
Maternal Last name: CUSI
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Address: APV. Villa paraíso Av. Capac Yupanqui J-6, Cusco - Peru.
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The postal code: 08001
Please do not forget to email us the tracking code (MTCN) so that we can pick up the money and proceed with your reservation. Also, keep in mind that Western Union has its own transfer fees. The final amount that needs to arrive in Cusco is a minimum of 70% advance; you can also pay the entire amount up front. Once you do the deposit we will send the New booking invoice.
