About this experience
The Humantay Lagoon is surrounded by a lot of vegetation typical of the scenarios of the Peruvian highlands. Also, from there you can see the snowy Humantay and the rest of the Vilcanota Mountain Range.
Take advantage of this unique view to get in touch with nature and let yourself be enveloped by its tranquility and mysticism.
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
- Support rod
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Professional Guide
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Lunch
- Breakfast
Not included
- Entrance to the Humantay Lagoon. 25 soles
- Gratuities
- Traveller insurance
Itinerary and highlights
We start with the pick up at your hotel at 4:30 am in our Van, there we will give you a brief explanation to start the trip, heading to the Northeast of the City of Cusco. On the route we will pass through different towns, hamlets to Limatambo (flowery valley), from this point we will ascend to Mollepata, at this point the guide will provide detailed information on the place, continuing on our route we will pass by the Mirador hacienda distinguished for belonging to one of the ex - presidents of Peru, David Samanez Ocampo. Then we will arrive at the town of Mollepata, where you will have a good breakfast, with a beautiful view. Then we will continue our trip by car to Soraypampa, during the journey the guide will provide information about flora and fauna and customs of the place. Arriving at Soraypampa, starting point for the walk, our guide will explain the correct way to walk in the heights, the travel time and distance. The walk lasts approximately 1 hour and a half, arriving at the beautiful Laguna de Humantay we will be able to appreciate the beautiful scenery. , and the imposing view of the snowy Humantay and Salkantay, after a short rest we will return by the same route to Soraypampa, we will take our mobility and return to Mollepata, where we will enjoy this time a delicious buffet lunch and at the end of the tour we will return to the Cusco city.
Meeting and pickup information
- an agent will contact you.
- the pick up will be from hotels located in the downtown area of the city, otherwise a meeting point will be coordinated.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inkadventours Perú
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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