About this experience
Sacred Valley Direct Departure: Avoid the hassle of traveling back to Cusco. We pick you up and drop you off directly at your hotel in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or any location in the Sacred Valley, saving you over 2 hours of unnecessary road time.
100% Tailored Pace: This is an exclusive private service just for your group. You set the rhythm of the hike, stop for photos whenever you want, and enjoy the personalized attention of a dedicated expert guide.
Beat the Crowds: Our private transportation allows for strategic timing, helping you experience the mystical Humantay Lake with fewer tourists around compared to mass-market bus tours.
Premium Dining Experience: Skip the overcrowded, standard tour cafeterias. We feature handpicked stops for both breakfast and lunch, ensuring a high-quality buffet that highlights the finest local flavors.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
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
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A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
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Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
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What is included
- Entrance Fees
- Buffet Breakfast
- First-aid kit and emergency oxygen tank
- Trekking Poles
- Private Transportation
- Buffet Lunch
- Private Tour Guide in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Not included
- Horseback Riding Service
- Cold beverages during breakfast and lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
This traditional Andean village serves as our peaceful base for acclimatization and dining. Avoid the crowded tourist spots as you enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast to energize your morning trek, and return post-hike to savor a private, high-quality buffet lunch showcasing authentic regional flavors and local ingredients.
As you trek, you will be accompanied by the awe-inspiring silhouette of Mount Salkantay, rising majestically to 6,271 meters (20,574 feet). As the second-highest summit in the Cusco region, this ancient sacred "Apu" (mountain spirit) provides a dramatic, snow-capped backdrop that highlights the wild beauty of the Vilcabamba mountain range.
The ultimate destination of our private journey. Tucked away beneath towering Andean peaks, this striking glacial lagoon captivates visitors with its shifting turquoise and emerald hues. At 4,200 meters (13,779 feet), it offers a serene, postcard-perfect setting that rewards hikers with some of the most extraordinary photography opportunities in Peru.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your precise pickup time will be confirmed via WhatsApp or Viator message the day before your tour. Standard pickup is at 4:30 AM.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Highlanding Travel in Friendship
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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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