About this experience
The Humantay Lagoon is a place that impacts with its immensity, footprints and colors in the landscape, which makes it one of the must-see tourist destinations in the bowels of Peru. Humantay Lake is a natural beauty tour in the Salkantay region of Cusco. It is believed that the lagoon preserves the sacred waters of the Apu Humantay that irrigate the fields in the area. The Humantay lagoon is highly respected by the inhabitants of the region due to its location and its great importance for its importance for the subsistence economy of the locals.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Humantay Lake Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a Humantay Lake day trip from Cusco with practical guidance on transport, weather, acclimatization, costs, accessibility, packing, and booking a suitable tour.
What is included
- Buffet lunch
- Professional guide
- Round-trip private transfer
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Entrance to Humantay lagoon 20 soles
Itinerary and highlights
CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPANPA - LAGUNA DE HUMANTAY
This day we will pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 a.m. to 4:40 a.m. and then travel by private transport to the town of Mollepata in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. After a well-deserved breakfast to fill up with energy we will continue our trip to Soraypampa (3900 masl) after a short break, we will start our trek to the Laguna de Humantay located at 4200mt 13779 feet after the ascent of 1 hour and 30 minutes we will appreciate the wonderful where we will have free time for photographs. Then we will return to our camp to have our lunch with a spectacular panoramic view and surrounded by snow and then be moved to the city of Cusco.
WHAT INCLUDES?
Pick up from your hotel
Professional route guide
Private transportation Cusco-Mollepata / Soraypanpa-Mollepata-Cusco
Kitchen
Kitchen equipment (tents, dining room, chairs, tables)
Breakfast
Buffet lunch
First aid kit
Emergency oxygen
Meeting and pickup information
- Departure Point: Tour departure is from Cusco once to pick up all of our passengers from their hotels. Directions: Tour departure is from Cusco once to pick up all of our passengers from their hotels. Dates: See Availability Return point: We finish the tours leaving 2 blocks from the main square of Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tayra Tours Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is formal
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Directions: Tour departure is from Cusco once to pick up all of our passengers from their hotels.
Dates: See Availability
Return point: We finish the tours leaving 2 blocks from the main square of Cusco.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What is the cancellation policy?
Traveller reviews and photos
Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.
