Humantay Lake Full Day Tour from Cusco
Discover Humantay Lake on a small-group day trip from Cusco, with spectacular Andean views, a local guide, hotel transfers, and breakfast and lunch at local restaurants.
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Duration 1 day
Duration supplied by the experience provider.
Languages
Spanish, English
Group size
1–16 travelers
Full description
Escape the city and discover the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake on an unforgettable small-group adventure.
After hotel pickup in Cusco at around 4:30 a.m., travel to Mollepata for a warm breakfast at a local restaurant. Continue to Soraypampa and begin the two-hour hike with your local guide, surrounded by glaciers, valleys, and snow-covered mountains.
At 4,200 m / 13,779 ft, enjoy time to rest, take photos, and admire the lake’s brilliant color beneath the Humantay glacier. After descending, return to Mollepata for lunch at a local restaurant before traveling back to Cusco.
Tour Highlights- Small-group experience with a professional local guide
- Breakfast and lunch at local restaurants
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
- Transportation, entrance fee, and trekking poles included
- Return to Cusco at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Humantay Lake One-Day Tour from Cusco
Full Itinerary: Humantay Lake Small-Group TourYour adventure begins with hotel pickup in Cusco at around 4:30 a.m. Travel through the Andes to Mollepata, where you’ll enjoy a warm breakfast at a local restaurant.
Continue to Soraypampa and begin the two-hour hike with your local guide. The trail climbs through beautiful mountain scenery, with views of native plants, birds, and snow-covered peaks.
At 4,200 m / 13,779 ft, the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake appear beneath the glacier. Take time to rest, explore the viewpoint, and capture unforgettable photos.
Afterward, descend to Soraypampa and return to Mollepata for lunch at a local restaurant. Then relax on the drive back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6:00 p.m.
- Duration: Full day
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging due to the altitude
- Included: Transportation, professional bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, and trekking poles
What’s included
Included
- Guide
- Meals: 1
- Transfer
- Entrance fee
- Round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional local guide
- Humantay Lake entrance fee
- Breakfast and lunch at local restaurants in Mollepata
- First-aid kit and oxygen
- Trekking poles and extra blankets
Not included
- Horse rental: Optional and available at an extra cost.
- Tips: Optional for your guide and driver.
Important information
Meeting point
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Don’t forget
Minimum of 2 travelers required for departure. Children must travel with an adult. Please advise us of any dietary needs when booking. Vegetarian options are available. Warm jacket and gloves Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses Comfortable hiking shoes Snacks and 2 liters of water Camera or phone Extra cash for personal expenses
Cancellation policy
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