From Cusco: Full day Humantay Lake hiking with meals.

Duration

1/2 day

Max People

19 people

Transport

Included

Guide

Spanish / English

Overview

The Andean mountains of Peru are home to countless breathtaking natural wonders, including a jewel that stands out in the Cusco region: Humantay Lake. This stunning emerald lake, surrounded by soaring peaks and a white glacier, sits at over 4,200 meters (13,780 feet) above sea level, offering a picture-perfect backdrop for your adventure.

No photograph can capture the true beauty of Humantay Lake, so it’s a must-visit destination when you’re in the region. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Cusco and escape into nature for a day trip to Humantay Lake with Us. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the tranquility of this stunning natural paradise. Book your tour now and discover the magic of Laguna Humantay in Cusco.

Tour Highlights

  • Be astounded by the gigantic glaciers, Humantay and Salkantay, that tower over you
  • Stare in awe at the absolute beauty of the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake against the snowy white background
  • Feel the powerful energy of Mother Nature as you immerse yourself into her world
  • Enjoy some delicious food as we prepare you an amazing lunch in the middle of the mountains
  • Spend the perfect day away from the city in the peace and quiet of the Andes

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch buffet
  • English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide
  • First-Aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
  • Trekking pole
  • Entrance fee (PEN 24.00)

What To Pack?

  • Wool Hat or Beanie
  • T-shirt
  • Layer
  • Jacket
  • Long pants
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves
  • Small Backpack (to carry water, snacks, camera, etc)
  • 2 liters of water (there are options to buy along the route)
  • Snacks (such as chocolate, cereal bars, candies, nuts, energy bars, etc)
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Cash in soles

Tour Plan

Day 1 Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Cusco
  • 🚐  Hotel or Airbnb pick up in Cusco (4:10 - 5:10)
    We will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb in Cusco between 4:10 and 5:10 a.m. If you are staying near the city center we will coordinate a day before your trip.
    Around 5:10 a.m., we start our trip north of Cusco to the town of Mollepata, located in the province of Anta. The trip lasts approximately two and a half hours and you will be able to observe imposing mountains covered with Andean vegetation, with their traditional crops and the presence of domestic animals.  Mollepata pays an entrance fee of 20 soles for foreigners and 10 soles for Peruvians (not included).
  • 🍞🍌 Nutritious and energetic breakfast for the Peruvian Andes.
    You will have a nutritious breakfast with light options to avoid altitude sickness, it is also highly recommended to drink coca tea, it will give you the energy of an Inca.
  • 🚐 We will continue by transport to Soraypampa.
    After breakfast, we’ll continue for about 1 hour to Soraypampa (3,900 m), the starting point of our hike to Humantay Lake.
  • 🥾🚶🏼🚶🏼‍♀️ Hike to Humantay Lake
    We will hike for 2 hours uphill (3 km). The trail offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains and dramatic Andean scenery. Once at  Humantay lake.
  • 🏞️📸 Time at the Humantay Lake.
    you will have approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on weather conditions. Sometimes it is cloudy, foggy or a bit rainy and very cold, in which case you can stay about 30 minutes. If the weather is sunny and clear you can stay about 1 hour, enough time to see the Humantay Lake.
  • Descent to Soraypampa to the transport
    After enjoying the lake and taking souvenir photos and videos, we will begin the descent, which lasts approximately 1.5 hours to the transport station
  • 🍽️ Buffet lunch with several options in Mollepata
    We will return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant where you will have several choices between vegetables, pastas, proteins and carbohydrates and you can make your own combinations according to your taste.
  • 🚐 Return to Cusco.
    We begin our return trip to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 p.m., ending an unforgettable day of exploration in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. We finish in the square of Regosijos.

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