Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

4.3 (66 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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 an incredible experience through the Andes in a full-day hike. Discover the magical turquoise lagoon of Humantay and learn about the Andean meaning, and how important this place was for the Incas. Find exotic flora and fauna along this hike through beautiful valleys escorted by a professional guide. Enjoy your time to take pictures and walk around before heading back to Cusco.

Options

Humantay Lake Without Pick Up

Tour with meeting point: This tour doesn´t included pick up you have to come to the meeting point
Plaza Regocijos
Pickup included

Humantay Small Group 8 people

Small group up to 8 People: This option is recommended for families and couples we pick up from hotels located in the historical center.
Pickup included

Humantay lake With Pick-up

Group tour with up to 18people: This option includes pick up from your hotel located in the historical center
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private tourist transport
  • Professional guide (English and Spanish)
  • Oxygen bottle and first aid kit box
  • 1 Breakfast , 1 lunch (Vegetarian option)
  • Transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (roundtrip)
  • Hotel pickup (Historic Center only)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off (The drop off is close to the Plaza San Francisco)
  • Entrance fee ( 20 soles )

What to expect

After the early pickup at 4:00am, the adventure towards the Humantay Lagoon starts. Enjoy the beautiful geography of the place, mountains, andean animals and fields of crops for approximately 2 hours on the way to Mollepata village, where you will stop for breakfast.

After breakfast, a private minivan will take you to the community of Soraypampa for about 45 minutes. Upon arrival, start the hike for an hour and a half until you reach the Humantay lagoon. A professional guide will tell you about the history of the lagoon and how important this place was for the Incas.

Take pictures and walk around before heading back to the community of Soraypampa and take the minivan back to Mollepata. Enjoy lunch there before returning to Cusco. The expected arrival in Cusco is 5:30pm.

  1. Humantay Lake
  2. Salkantay Trail

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If your hotel is located in the historical center of Cusco and has car access, we will arrange for a pick-up directly from your hotel. However, if your hotel does not have car access or is located outside the historical center, we kindly ask that you meet us at the designated meeting point, which is Plaza El Regocijo (Kusipata).
Please provide your hotel information and a whatsapp number, also make sure to check your messages.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Bring a rain jacket and suncream

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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