Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco

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Itinerary

1. 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.

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2. 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,

   45 min

3. 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).

   1 h

4. During the trek you will able to see the majestic apu Salkantay

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5. 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

   3 h

6. Once at the bottom, we will go back to Mollepata and have a delicious lunch.

   1 min

7. 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.

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 1358.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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