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
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
- 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.
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