Full-Day Guided Trekking Tour of Cusco’s Humantay Blue Lake

About this experience

Your Salkantay Trek to Laguna Humantay Blue Lagoon starts with an early morning pick up (5AM) from your hotel in Cusco city. The drive itself is most interesting as we have amazing views of the mountains as we drive along, also passing through a few indigenous villages and cornfields en route to the trailhead. The drive to Soraypampa is about 3 hours, and we will be starting our hike at an elevation of 3800 meters/12,460 feet. The uphill hike along the Salkantay trail is 2 hours, with your guide pointing out the various flora and fauna along the way, perhaps stopping for a postcard-perfect shot of the snow-capped peaks here and there.

At the top is the treasure! Magnificent Blue Lagoon, otherwise known as Laguna Humantay, which is an incredible and unforgettable shade of deep turquoise with the snow-capped Humantay glacial mountains in the background!, descent is usually a bit quicker than your initial climb, With our hearts and bellies full, we will start our 3-hour return to Cusco.

Itinerary and highlights

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Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Spanish — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Luxury Machupicchu

Accessibility and practical details

• Specialized infant seats are available
• 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.