About this experience
The Humantay Lake trek is very adventurous as you immerse yourself in the Peruvian Andes between mountains and Apus. You start walking from Soraypampa with beautiful views and if the sky is clear enough, you can even see the impressive Apus Salkantay Humantay (The Apus are the spirits of 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
- Entrances fee
- Profesional Tourist Guide: English/Spanish
- Lunch
- Detailed information days before the tour
- Hotel Pick up
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Trekking poles and polar blankets
- Small Group
- (Opcion vegetariano y gluten free)
Not included
- Travel Insurance, Tips and Snacks
- Horse rent (35.00 USD aprox)
- Meals not mentioned
Itinerary and highlights
At 4:00 a.m., we will start our adventure to Humantay Lake with a transport that will take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes to the town of Mollepata, where we will have breakfast before continuing for 1 more hour to Soraypampa (3850 meters above sea level).
From Soraypampa, we will begin our hike to Humantay
Lake (4200 meters above sea level) with beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes and the impressive Salkantay and Humantay mountains (Apus).
The hike to the lake will take about 1.5 hours with a low to moderate difficulty level, and it will be well worth it when you see the magical view. Alternatively, you can rent a horse instead of hiking. We will have enough time at the lake to take photos.
After some free Time, we will descend back to Soraypampa, which will take approximately 1.5 hours and is much easier than the ascent. We will then return to Mollepata for lunch, rest, and finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving around 6:00 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- The address and name of your hotel must be clear and accurate.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Magic Experiences Perú
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
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