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Humantay Lake In Private

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About this experience

LAGUNA Humantay lake is one of the most beautiful landscapes of the salkantay trek. It is located at the base of LAGUNA Humantay and Mountain. Is one of the mountains that you see in the salkantay trail. Lago Humantay was recently included in the itinerary of salkantay terk because is not located next to the trail. You have to get to the first camp of the Salkantay trail which is Soraypampa from there you take a trail with direction to Humantay mountain to enjoy the beauty of the lake. The lake is at 4200 mt / 13799 ft. formed by the glaciar water melt from Humantay mountain, the color of the lake is very special because of the minerals that the lake has, it has a turquoise color especially with the brightness of the sun

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr
  • Private experience

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Humantay Lake In Private
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

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Humantay Lake Day Trip From Cusco

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What is included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Dinner , Tips
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • For horse rentals it costs 90 soles

Itinerary and highlights

Start of tour: 5:00 a.m. - End of tour 6:00 p.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. After a well-deserved breakfast to fill up with energy we will continue our trip to Soraypampa (3900 masl) after a short break, we will start our trek to the Laguna de Humantay located at 4200mt 13779 feet after the ascent of 1 hour and 30 minutes we will appreciate the wonderful where we will have free time for photographs. Then we will return to our camp to have our lunch with a spectacular panoramic view and surrounded by snow and then be moved to the city of Cusco.

It includes:

Pick up from your hotel

Breakfast

Buffet lunch

Income

Professional guide

Private roundtrip transportation

Meeting and pickup information

  • The pick up of the hotels is coordinated 1 day before with the passengers upon their arrival in Cusco

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tayra Tours Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

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?
The pick up of the hotels is coordinated 1 day before with the passengers upon their arrival in Cusco
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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