About this experience
The Humantay Lagoon is an experience to get to know the unique and natural setting of turquoise waters that derive from the mountain glaciers.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
- Transportation, bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English)
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, entrance ticket to the mountain
- walking sticks, blankets in mobility, vegetarian options (special diet available)
- first aid kit, oxygen balloon
Not included
- Personal horse, extra expenses
Itinerary and highlights
We will depart from Cusco around 04:30 AM to start our wonderful trip passing through towns such as Izcuchaca, Limatambo until we reach Mollepata where we will taste a delicious breakfast, then we travel to Soraypampa for about 1 hour (3850 masl), this is where we will enjoy the beautiful view of the sacred mountain of Salkantay
Finally we will arrive at our long-awaited destination, enjoying a magnificent view of the lagoon and the entire Andean landscape, additionally those who wish can go up to the viewpoint to have a better view of this wonder of nature of the blue-green lagoon and snowy peaks. Next, we have the easy part of our walk, we have to go down to Soraypampa for 50 minutes, then we will take our transport to return to our private restaurant where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for us, and then we will return to the city of Cusco arriving approximately at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- pick up from hotels in the historic center of cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- camino peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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