About this experience
Calling all nature lovers! Don’t have a lot of time in Cusco but still want to visit Humantay / Salkantay landscape? Not a problem! We have designed this full-day tour jammed packed with views of beautiful snow-peaked mountains, lush green valleys, and of course the sacred Incan Humantay Lake. Best of all, we arrive before the crowds do so we have the place all to ourselves!
Why Visit South America?
-This tour is a private or 6 small group adventure.
-We connect with the communities.
-Enjoy local gastronomy! Peruvian Buffet lunch.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–13 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–13 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
- Bring warm clothes: gloves, hat, etc.. (extra pair of socks)
- Bring waterproof clothing in case of weather changes (very frequent)
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
- Private transportation
- First Aid Kit
- Tickets & Entrances
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Oxygen Tank
- Bilingual Guide
- Pillows & Blankets
Not included
- Rent of Horses
- No accommodations included.
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Duration: Full Day- 3:30am- 4:00pm
Distance: 3.5hr hiking (roundtrip)
Elevation: 3920m – 4,200m (13,779ft)
Difficulty: Moderate
At 3:30 am your VSA mountain guide and our driver will pick up you from your hotel. The first stop of the day will be at Mollepata to have breakfast to fuel up on energy. After a light breakfast, we’ll continue our drive up to Soraypampa at 3920m.a.s.l. Here you will have the opportunity to get to know the Sky Camp which is located in front of the majestic snowy Salkantay and Humantay. After a brief rest, we will prepare ourselves to start the trek upwards until we reach the highest point of the trail, on our way crossing wonderful landscapes surrounded by a complex of mountains.
You will surely be impressed with the panoramic view of seeing the turquoise lake at 4200 masl. 13779 (ft) close to an astounding glacier. Get ready to take tons of photos!
After we enjoy photos and possible glacial dip, we will return to where our personnel will be waiting for us with lunch. Our transport will be waiting for us to return to Cusco by 5 pm approximately.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from all hotels (hostels, airbnb) in Cusco, also we can coordinate the pick up from Hotels from Sacred Valley with little extra charge.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Visit South America
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bring warm clothes: gloves, hat, etc.. (extra pair of socks)
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Lipstick, Buff-mask
- Bring waterproof clothing in case of weather changes (very frequent)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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