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Private Tour to the Humantay Lake – ALL INCLUSIVE

About this experience

Enjoy the views of the Humantay mountain and Salkantay while you hike up to the Humantay lagoon.
Once you arrive at the place you will have enough time to enjoy the view of the of the surroundings.
Our guides will take you to the place and take care of you while you are in the mountains, the guides are English speaking.
Enjoy the local dishes provided in the tour

At a glance

  • Duration: 13 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Tour to the Humantay Lake - ALL INCLUSIVE
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour13 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

What is included

  • Private Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Oxygen and first aid kit
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Entrance Tickets

Itinerary and highlights

Laguna Humantay is one of the most spectacular landscapes along the Salkantay Trail, This full-day tour gives you the opportunity to visit this turquoise color lagoon located at the base of the Humantay mountain, which takes 1.5 hours of ascending walk to reach the paradise on the mountains. Humantay is one of the snow-capped mountains in the Vilcabamba mountain range and the glacier melt makes a beautiful lagoon that may be visiting for those you like a little bit of hiking and being in the mountains for hours, this hiking option is perfect for those who want to get out of the routine for a day. During the tour, we will provide you with a professional service supported by our professional guides and transported by modern and safe vehicles and you will try the local dishes since this tour included lunch and breakfast.

Also known by the name of Limatambo, the historical tradition indicates that this place was commanded to be built by the Inca Pacahacutec in order to establish a resting tambo in the area, on the road to the Chinchaysuyo area (east). It has a large platform with carved stone walls and joined in a cellular style, built also in granite. There is also a stone altar ("usnu"), agricultural platforms with their respective source and irrigation canal.

Casa salkantay is the restaurant that we will use for our breakfast and lunch along our trip to the humantay lake, this place offers a rustic eviroment with the soul of the ancient mountains.

Our trek pass by soraypampa, also the starting point for people that takes the salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.

here we can see a lot of animals and of course is the best view point for the mountains around.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please provide you hotel name thru whatsApp to +51 966 747 459

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cusco Attractions

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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

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 13 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please provide you hotel name thru whatsApp to +51 966 747 459
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 8+. 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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