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Huamantay Lagoon

About this experience

This day begins with a pick up from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 am, we will board our vehicle to travel to the northwest of the city of Cusco, to the town of Mollepata, this trip shows the lush valley of the Apurímac River.
In this small and picturesque town we will have a well-deserved breakfast to fill us with energy, then we will continue our trip to the starting point of the hike, the town of Soraypampa, which is at an altitude of 3,900 m.a.s.l. After a short break, we will begin our journey towards Humantay Lake located at an altitude of 4,180 m.a.s.l or 13,779 feet, after the ascent of approximately 1 hour 20 minutes we will be able to appreciate the wonderful landscape, after the explanation of our guide and taking the souvenir photos we will have some time to enjoy the place and return to our camp to have our lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snowy peaks and then will be transferred to the city of Cusco.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Huamantay Lagoon
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • includes breakfast and buffet lunch
  • walking sticks
  • guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • oxygen

Not included

  • entrance to the humantay lagoon

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • I pick you up you will have to wait between 10 to 15 minutes from the agreed time of the tour

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Mamaquqa Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
I pick you up you will have to wait between 10 to 15 minutes from the agreed time of the tour
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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