TOUR TO HUMANTATAY LAKE - SALKANTAY (1d)

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. To make the trek to the Humantay Lake we recommend to have a preliminary stage of acclimatization of 1 day, so your body will feel better during the walk, since we will be on a path of altitudes above 4000 masl. For this, we recommend drinking plenty of coca tea which will help a lot in the process of acclimatization.. Maximum Altitude: 4200m. MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 33 50 m. Trekking time 1 hour and 30 minutes. A light backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek - prepare for a wide range of changes in temperature.. Rain gear (jacket and pants if you have them available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for about $ 1.. Sturdy shoes, waterproof boots for trekking is advised. Extra socks are a must.. Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and hat. Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).. Hat or cap to protect from sun, rain and cold.. Sunscreen and sunglasses.. Toilet paper. Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, fruit, granola, etc.. We suggest you bring water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams.. Your own medical kit with any special medications you might need, Sorojchi PILLS, blisters protection, etc.. Small towel.. Cash - sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.. Walking sticks or trekking poles. Binoculars (if available)