Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco

4.9 (193 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration14h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy this scenic trekking tours around Cusco without the crowds. Live an authentic experience joining a small group of explorers we depart early in the morning than most of the large groups and agencies, ensuring a more intimate experience of the serene lake and the snow-capped mountain behind it, take time to appreciate the breathtaking views.

Options

Humantay Lake Tour (In Group)

Humantay Lake tour Group Tour: This activity is with a group up to 18 people.
Pickup included

Humantay Lake Small Group

HUMANTAY LAKE (SMALL GROUP): Small group from 2 up to 8 people.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Buffet lunch vegetarian option available
  • walking stick
  • Pick up from cusco Hotels in Cusco
  • Entrance fee for salkantay and humantay
  • Group tour up to 18 people or Small Group 1 - 8 people.
  • Tour Guide Billingual
  • Breakfast ( vegetarian option available )
  • tips

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    Meet your driver at your hotel between 3:30am to 4:00am, and then travel by private transportation to Mollepata village. See the the lush valley of the Apurimac River during your 2-hour drive.
  2. Mollepata
    45m
    In Mollepata, we will stop for a quick breakfast to get some energy before our hike! We will continue on our journey by car towards Soraypampa,
  3. 1h
    We will continue on our journey by car towards Soraypampa, which will take approximately one hour (3900 masl). Here, we will begin our trek to the Humantay Lake located at 4200 masl (13779 feet).
  4. Salkantay Trail
    Pass by
    During the trek you will able to see the majestic apu Salkantay
  5. Humantay Lake
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    The steep hike up will take about 1 hour and 30 min. If the climb is too difficult, you can ride a horse up to the lake. Once you reach the hardship will be forgotten once you reach the top and see the magnificent Apu Humantay Lake. On the top of the mountain we will learn about why this place was considered sacred for the Incas and we will take time to appreciate the breathtaking views. After that we have to return to Mollepata
  6. 1m
    Once at the bottom, we will go back to Mollepata and have a delicious lunch.
  7. Centro Historico De Cusco
    3h
    Finally, we will take our transportation from Mollepata and go back to Cusco and enjoy a much-needed siesta! Drop off are close to Plaza San Francisco around 18h.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the middle of the Square by the water fountain.
(Plaza El Regocijo, Kusipata)

End point
Pickup details

If you are in a private apartment or airbnb please let us know we will let you know where will be the meeting point.
Please provide a Whatsapp number, the name and address of your your hotel and check your messages

We arrive back in Cusco around 05:30 -06:00 pm.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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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