About this experience
The beautiful Humantay Lagoon and Salkantay Mountain Tour of 1 Day, was created thought of all people who are nature lovers who have a free day or tourists who arrive in Cuzco who do not have many days to visit some wonderful landscape of the flora and fauna, in all our trip towards the Humantay Lagoon and the sacred mountains Salkantay.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 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
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
- Meals: 1 buffet breakfast, 1 buffet lunch
- Tourist vehicle along the trip
- Hotel pickup Cusco Downtown
- First-aid kit
Not included
- Surcharge Riding Horse 90 soles (optional)
- International or domestic flights
- Tips or extra expenses
- Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake Cost 7$
Itinerary and highlights
4:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. This day we will pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. and then travel by private transport to the town of Mollepata in the lush valley of the Apurimac River 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. After a well-deserved breakfast to fill up with energy we will continue our trip to Soraypampa (3900 masl) after a short break 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. We will start our trek to the Humantay lagoon located at 4200 m. 13779 feet. We will ascent around an hour and 30 minutes for appreciate the stunning views. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m In the lagoon, we’ll have free time to take photos of this beautiful place. 12:30 p.m. – 14:00 p.m. Then we’ll return to Soraypampa with a spectacular panoramic view and surrounded by snow. 14:00 p.m. – 15:00 p.m. We’ll have lunch in Soraypampa. 15:00 p.m. – 17:30 p.m. Finally, we will return to Cusco, at San Francisco Plaza.
Meeting and pickup information
- We can pick up from Centrally located hotel in Cusco, but let us know your booked hotels 3 days ahead.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu USA
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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