Private tour to the Humantay lake - Cusco

4.5 (4 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration13h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This Private tour is an option thinking of people who like hiking and nature and do not have many days, on the route we will appreciate beautiful landscapes.

After we pick you up at your hotel, we will start our adventure to the Humantay Lake with a 4-hour-drive in private transport to Mollepata (3850 m.a.s.l.). Mollepata is the campsite for the first day of the Salkantay trek. In Mollepata we will have a delicious breakfast to start our day well before beginning our trek. In Soraypampa we will start our trek up to the Humantay Lake (4200 m.a.s.l.) with beautiful views and if the sky is clear enough, we can see the impressive snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay. It is a 1.5-hour-walk to the lake with a low to moderate difficulty, and more than worth it when you see the magical view. It is also possible to rent a horse instead. We will have enough time to take pictures, bring an offer to the Apus, and for the real brave ones; swimming in the lake when it’s sunny! After some free time.

What's included

  • Oxygen
  • Bottled water
  • hiking poles
  • Snacks
  • Private tour guide.
  • Lunch
  • First Aid kit
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Tips for the team
  • Horses

What to expect

  1. Tarawasi
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Our Private tour guide will introduce you one of the hiden gems of the route, the impresive Tarawasi archeologycal site.

    This place is located 2 hours away from Cusco city on the way to Soraypampa, is an ancient "Tambo" buit by pachacutec, the 9th inca king that used this as an administrative point for this beatifull valley.
  2. Mollepata
    Pass by
    mollepata is an ancient town located between the peruvian coast and the hight andes, this was a very important chack point for the people who use to make comerce activities along the country, this place still preserves the love for the animals that were used for the comerce, we are talking about the Horses, this town still has a lot of people that are working with horses on thir farms and rtiding activities.
  3. Pass by
    along the hike to the amazng Humantay lake, our private tour guide will let you know about the salkantay mountain, is one of the most important "apus" (sacred mountains), of peru, salkantay means "The savage", lets Know about that once you are on this amazing trail !
  4. Salkantay Trail
    Pass by
    along the hike to the amazng Humantay lake, our private tour guide will let you know about the salkantay mountain, is one of the most important "apus" (sacred mountains), of peru, salkantay means "The savage", lets Know about that once you are on this amazing trail !
  5. 1h
    this private tour Starts the day by getting up early to head from Cuzco to Mollepata and enjoy a delicious breakfast that will give you energy for the rest of the day. After breakfast, you will go to Soraypampa, where you can marvel at the panoramic views of the snowy peaks, including Salkantay, a mountain that rises 6239 above sea level.

    Then, the 3km walk to Lake Humantay begins, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. On the lake, admire the beautiful waters and be captivated by these breathtaking views.

    Relax in your private vehicle on the trip back to Soraypampa while admiring the views along the road and then enjoy a tasty local lunch before returning to Cuzco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up time starts 4 am

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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