About this experience
Lago Humantay is a beautiful turquoise lake on a height of 4.200 meters above sea-level. The lake is created in between glaciers which gives its impressive appearance. The mountain tops of the Peruvian Andes are often covered in snow, together forming this unique landscape.
This is a 1-day trip to this beautiful lake. The hike is rather short but tough due to its steep paths up the mountains.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 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
- Pick-up and return by bus from and to your Cuzco hotel
- First aid kit
- Professional, English speaking guide
- Meals: breakfast and lunch
Not included
- Horse in case you don't feel like walking (60 soles)
- Entrance fee (10 soles)
Itinerary and highlights
Our adventure begins around 5:00 am with the pick up at your ho(s)tel in Cuzco. On a touristic van we will head to the village of Mollepata in the Apurimac river valley. Here we take a short breakfast with the tour group whereafter we start our hike towards Soraypampa (3.900 m), a large green plain where we will have a stop.
From here, we hike towards our final destination. After 1.5 hours of walking along the (already) magnificent mountains of the Cuzco area, we will arrive to our goal of the day: the high snowy mountains standing around the incredible beauty of the Humantay Lagoon. Sit down and relax and appreciate the view (don’t forget to take some pictures)! After spending enough time at the lake we go back for lunch and afterwards back to Cuzco where we arrive at around 6:30 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- All passengers are picked up at their ho(s)tel before the start of the tour. The exact time will be told some days before the start of your tour. Make sure to be ready!
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PaRa Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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