About this experience
This tour is an option thinking of people who like hiking and nature is located at 4180 meters above sea level
The Nevado Humantay is a perpetual snow mountain with active glacier tongues, it has a singular beauty where you can easily appreciate the "seracs" (compact snow of bluish and green tones), natural cracks, ice caves with stalactites and stalagmites of ice. In this place you can also observe the biodiversity of flora and fauna of the place. Being one of the tutelary snowfalls of the city of Cusco.
Due to the thaws, the lake or cocha of Humantay was formed, paradisiacal lagoon of turquoise waters with a singular scenic beauty, the coloration of its waters is due to the minerals that are inside it and its greater depth is of approximately 4 meters.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 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
- Bilingual professional guide
- Oxygen
- Drop off in "PLAZA DE ARMAS"
- Walking Sticks
- First aid kit
- Breakfast
- Permanent assistance
- Hotel pick up or airb&b
- Buffet lunch (opción vegetariana)
Not included
- Entrance fee to Huamantay Lake
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
Reúnase con su conductor en su hotel entre las 3:30 am y las 4:00 am, y luego viaje en transporte privado al pueblo de Mollepata. Vea el exuberante valle del río Apurimac durante su viaje de 2 horas.
¡Haremos una parada para tomar un desayuno rápido para obtener algo de energía antes de nuestra caminata!
30 minutos • Entrada gratuita
Continuaremos nuestro viaje en carro hacia Soraypampa, el cual tomará aproximadamente una hora (3900 msnm).
Aquí, comenzaremos nuestra caminata hacia el lago Humantay ubicado a 4200 msnm (13779 pies).
Le recogeremos en su hotel entre las 3.30 h y las 4.00 h, en función de la ubicación. Después viajaremos en nuestro transporte privado a Mollepata, en el frondoso valle del río Apurímac, aproximadamente a 2 horas de trayecto desde Cusco. Después de Mollepata, seguiremos durante unos 45 minutos más para disfrutar de un desayuno rápido y cargar energía antes de nuestra caminata.
Meeting and pickup information
- In front of the Cathedral of Cusco
- Establishments within the Historic Center of Cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Andes Top
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Hiking shoes
- Windbreaker
- Sun screen
- Water
- Snacks
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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