About this experience
The Humantay Lake is a full day trek and is surrounded by imposing glaciers that are part of the Andes mountain range, among them the majestic Salkantay and Humantay snowcapped mountains that at the thaw gives rise to the splendid Humantay lagoon, just seeing it transforms your way of seeing nature, enjoying of the flora and fauna!
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 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
- Please wear warm clothes
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
- Drop off at Plaza Regocijo (2 blocks from main square)
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Transport cusco - Soraypampa - cusco
- Pick up from hotel in Cusco city center
- First aid kit
- Professional Bilingue guide
Not included
- Extra meals
- Horses
- Humantay Lake
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from your accommodation from 4:00 to 4:30 a.m., then we will continue with our trip by bus until the city of Mollepata where we will enjoy a typical breakfast in the area.
After breakfast we will return to our bus to continue our tour, to Soraypama. After reaching the tiny village, where few amenities exist, we will start our hike to the Humantay Lake at an altitude of 4,250 m.s.m., our ascent lasts about an hour and a half until we reach the Humantay Lake. After conquering the last hill, we will gaze down on a turquoise lake below, which is surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier
When we arrive at this beautiful Humantay lake, we will have about 1 hour to be able to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us and also fill us with the energy that this mountain of the snowy Salkantay has.
When you are ready to hike back down, we will descend while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy peaks.
We will continue the trip to Mollepata where we will enjoy our lunch and after that we will return to Cusco, arriving at the city at 18:30h
The bus will leave au at Plaza Regocijo, only 2 blocks from the main square.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup from accommodation in Cusco city center, for accommodations outside this area, a meeting place will be set.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PVTravels
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Please wear warm clothes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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