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The Unique & Amazing Humantay Lake

About this experience

Very early in the morning, at 4:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive about 2.5 hours to the town of Mollepata. On the drive you will enjoy beautiful views. Then we are will drive to Soraypampa where we will have our delicious breakfast. After breakfast, we will start the hike to Humantay Lake. Your guide is going to lead you to the lagoon and on the course of the journey you will enjoy wonderful views of the breathtaking landscaping. You will see the offerings that are given to the god of the mountain, you will also make your offering by building stone houses calling APACHETA at the beginning of your trek. The uphill hike is about 1 ½ hours, and during this trek you can contemplate nature, after that we will descend and drive back to Cusco for about 3 hours where we will drop you off at your hotel.

We recommend you to bring very warm clothes, because it's very cold.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr
  • Private experience

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The Unique & Amazing Humantay Lake
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Entrance to Humantay Lake
  • english-speaking guide
  • Lunch.
  • Transportation
  • breakfast

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

This is the most breathtaking hike of a lifetime, where you will enjoy beautiful views and experience the power of nature around you.

It is the amazing Humantay Lake trek with its gorgeous and sparkling turquoise water.

Pick up at 4:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive about 2.5 hours to the town of Mollepata. We are will drive to Soraypampa After breakfast, we will start the hike to Humantay Lake. Your guide is going to lead you to the lagoon. You will see the offerings that are given to the god of the mountain, you will also make your offering by building stone houses calling APACHETA at the beginning of your trek.

At the top of the mountain, we are going to see the gorgeous Humantay lake with its clear and turquoise water.After that we will descend and drive back to Cusco for about 3 hours where we will drop you off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Hotels,APART HOTELS ETC

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Valentins Pachamama Journeys

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 a high level of physical fitness

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?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Hotels,APART HOTELS ETC
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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