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HUMANTAY LAKE TREK
FULL DAY

HUMANTAY LAKE TREK FULL DAY

Hike to the breathtaking turquoise Humantay Lagoon surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks.

  • Full Day
  • Max 16 People
DURATION

Full Day

LOCATION

Cusco

MAX ALTITUDE

4,200 m s. n. m

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

Humantay Lake Trek- Full Day

The Humantay Lake Trek is undoubtedly one of the best day hikes in Peru. It will take you high into the mountains to contemplate an exquisite alpine landscape and the traditional Inca way of life. We will ascend to this majestic lagoon, located at 4,200 meters above sea level, while learning about its sacred importance in Inca mythology.Discover the incredible Humantay Lagoon, a natural jewel with turquoise waters, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Cusco. A unique experience you simply must have!

Itinerary

Humantay Lake Trek - Full Day

Our hotel pick-up starts between 4:30 a.m.  and 5:00 a.m. in the morning, and after a 3-hour drive, enjoying the views of the lush Apurímac River Valley, we’ll arrive in the town of Mollepata for breakfast. After breakfast, we’ll continue our journey for another hour and a half by car. The road we’ll take is a dirt track (trail) until we reach the community of Soraypampa, the starting point of the trail, where we’ll prepare for an incredible hike. Located at 3,900 meters (12,792 feet) above sea level, we’ll observe beautiful landscapes and the imposing, snow-capped Salkantay Mountain. There, the guide will give us a moment to get ready, use the restrooms, and warm up. The route begins with a gentle slope and becomes steeper as we approach the lagoon. We’ll begin our 2-kilometer (1.3-mile) hike. The trail is uphill and will take us between one and a half and two hours. During the hike, we’ll admire a panorama of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking natural landscapes, and a great diversity of flora and fauna until we reach Humantay Lagoon, located at 4,200 meters (13,776 feet) above sea level. Humantay Lagoon, turquoise in color due to the minerals found at its bottom, is fed by mountain glaciers and is considered a jewel of nature and a sacred lagoon. Take your time to stroll, relax, and breathe in the fresh mountain air.After enjoying the tranquility of Humantay Lagoon, we’ll begin a two-hour descent back to the starting point (Soraypampa).From there, we’ll take our transport to Mollepata to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant.Afterward, prepare for the two-hour drive back to the city of Cusco. We’ll arrive at the hotel around 6:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT

Services Included

The Services Included

  • Transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the start of the hike and back to your hotel at the end
  • Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake
  • Experienced tour guide fluent in English, Spanish and Quechua. Our guides are equipped and trained to practice First-Aid and administer oxygen if needed.
  • Breakfast and lunch at a buffet restaurant

Not Included

  • Horse to ride (this can be contracted at the beginning of the hike if you prefer)
  • Trekking poles (can be rented from us)
  • Water
  • Tips for your guide and driver

Group Service

USD $60.00 per person

Private Service
Number of people
Price per person USD
1 - 2 people
USD $255.00 per person
3 - 5 people
USD $135.00 per person
6 - 8 people
USD $105.00 per person
9 + people
USD $60.00 per person

Trekking Poles

USD$10.00 ( 1 pair)

Camera
Rain Jacket (In the wet season from October to March)
Water
Cap for the Sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

How to book

To book the tour, please send us an email with the information of each person in your group:

Full name, nationality, date of birth and gender
Copy of your passport
The tour you want to do, the start date
How many people are in your group
info@peruvianpathsandadventures.com

Tour Map: Humantay Lake Trek - Ful Day

Route map and key checkpoints for the full-day trek to the spectacular Humantay Lake.

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