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Full-Day Hike to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Lunch

About this experience

This full-day trek will allow you to visit the stunning Humantay Lake, nestled along the famous Salkantay trek. One of Peru’s most beautiful lakes, during this trek you will see the impressive Salkantay and Humantay Peaks while admiring the lake’s turquoise water.

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  • Duration: 12 hr

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Full-Day Hike to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Lunch
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Lunch
  • Oxygen tank
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • Professional tour guide

Itinerary and highlights

We will travel until the town of Mollepata, where breakfast will be served. We will then make our way to Soraypampa (3850m altitude), which is the location of the campsite for the first day of the popular Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. We will then start our hike up to Humantay Lake (4200m altitude, passing through stunning landscapes and if the sky is clear enough will see the impressive ‘Apus’ (‘spirits of the mountains’) Salkantay and Humantay. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the lake, with moderate difficulty due to the altitude and the steepness of the ascent, but it will be more than rewarding once we arrive at this natural beauty.
It is also possible to rent a horse in case you don’t feel like hiking all the way up.

It is also possible to rent a horse in case you don’t feel like hiking all the way up. Once at the lagoon we will have enough time to take pictures, bring an offer to the Apus and the bravest among you can even decide to go swimming in the lake if it’s sunny! After some free time and rest, we will begin our descent to Soraypampa for 1.5 hours, which is much easier than the way up. In Soraypampa we will have lunch and after some rest will start making our way back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6pm.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We can pick you up from any hotel located in Cusco city.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Into Peru

Meeting points and locations

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 a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We can pick you up from any hotel located in Cusco city.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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