About this experience
Have a great experience with our excellent and trained tour guides and receive the best service in small groups (16 guests as maximum), with a modern and comfortable van, the best restaurant on the route, and we also included extra equipment like professional trekking poles, oxygen tank, and first aid kid.
Humantay Lake tour: Hike to one of the most magical lakes in Peru and be surrounded by the impressive Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped mountains while you are gazing at the unbelievable turquoise water!
This is a very popular and easy 1-day trek from Cusco for those who do not have a lot of time for longer treks but still want to have a taste of the beautiful landscapes only this region can offer. Total trekking time is about 2 hours – a short hike accessible to everyone that has got acclimatized a little.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–13 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
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
- Trekking poles
- First aid kid and oxygen tank
- Entrances
- Peruvian buffet breakfast and lunch
- Pick up from the hotel in Cusco
- Rountrip transportation
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Humantay Lake
Itinerary and highlights
Our adventure begins very early with our team picking you up from your hotel at 4:00 hrs and heading for 3 hours to a small village called Mollepata. Here we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, we continue for one more hour to the local community of Soraypampa. After receiving a short briefing and getting ready, we will begin our hike up to the Humantay Lake, passing through stunning landscapes and also the Salkantay and Humantay peaks. It takes about 1,5 hours to reach the lake, with low to moderate difficulty, but it will be more than rewarding once we arrive at this natural beauty. Once at the lagoon, we will have enough time to take pictures and bring an offer to the Apus.
After some free time and rest, we will begin our descent to Soraypampa for about another 1.5 hours, which is much easier than the way up. In Soraypampa and continue to Mollepata where we will have a well-deserved buffet lunch after some rest, we start making our way back to Cusco arriving at 5 p.m. approx.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please, let us know your hotel Name or Address in case you are staying in an Airbnb
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inca Highlands
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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