About this experience
If you have an extra day in Cusco, and wish to experience the nature around Cusco, this hiking tour to Humantay Lake is your best choice. From hotel pickup, breakfast, buffet lunch, and a hike starting at 4000masl, we take care of your adventure. Learn about the spirituality around this lake and make a wish!
5:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
6:35 am: Breakfast
8:40 am: Arrival at parking lot + Briefing
11:10 am: Visit of the Humantay Lake, diverse lookouts
12:20 am: Return to the bus
1:50 pm: Lunch in local restaurant
4:30 pm: Arrival to Cusco and drop-off at your hotel
Note: All times are approximations
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
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
Local guides to help you plan
Humantay Lake Day Trip From Cusco
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Breakfast
Not included
- Entrance ticket to Humantay area, S/30 PEN
Itinerary and highlights
Humantay Lake (4,200 masl) has become one of the most popular attractions in Cusco. Sorrounded by awe-inspiring snow caped mountains and magnificent glaciers, Humantay lake is a true hidden gem in the sacred Andes.
Our tour guide will lead the hike at a good pace, adapted to your phisycal condition for approx. 2 hrs. Along the trail you will experience fully off the beaten path views and stunning landscapes with Humantay and Salkantay glaciar peaks in background.
Salkantay mountain, Cusco's second highest mountain (6,271 m) stands next to Humantay mountain and together create a dramatic and powerful cordillera landscape.
Having spent 1 hour at the lake, you will descend and continue towards a hearty lunch.
Included:
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fluent English speaking local guide
Visit of the Humantay lake
Breakfast and lunch (vegetarian options available)
First-aid kit and oxygen
Not included:
Entrance to Humantay Lake area (S/ 10 PEN)
Beverages
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up every traveler from their accommodation, hotel or airbnb, within the radius.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kontiki Hikes
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
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