Humantay Lake Full Day Tour from Cusco
- 12–13 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This full day tour to Humantay Lake is designed to provide a well organized, safe, and comfortable experience from start to finish. We operate with carefully planned schedules to optimize your time, allowing you to enjoy the destination without feeling rushed. You’ll have sufficient time at the lake to take photos, rest, and appreciate the surrounding landscapes of the Andes. Your professional guides provide clear and informative guidance throughout the journey, including insights into the cultural and natural significance of the region, as well as the importance of nearby peaks such as Salkantay Mountain. The tour includes reliable transportation, coordinated logistics, and meals arranged to support the day’s activities, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience. This experience is suitable for travelers looking for a structured and dependable way to visit one of the most scenic locations near Cusco, and it can be easily combined with a visit to Machu Picchu.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Buffet breakfast in Mollepata
- First aid kit and safety equipment
- Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake
- Trekking poles for the hike
- Buffet Lunch in Mollepata
- Hike to Humantay Lake
- Tourist transportation Cusco – Soraypampa – Cusco
- Professional guide (English / Spanish)
- Thermal blankets for cold weather during the tour
What's not
- Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Optional horse rental available
Itinerary
Your Humantay Lake tour begins early in the morning with hotel pickup in Cusco between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM. Travel through scenic Andean landscapes to the village of Mollepata, where you will enjoy a buffet breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa, the starting point of the hike.
From Soraypampa, begin a moderate hike of approximately 1.5 hours to reach Humantay Lake (4,200 m). Along the way, take in breathtaking mountain views and fresh high-altitude air. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to relax, explore, and take photos of the stunning turquoise lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks such as Salkantay.
After visiting the lake, descend back to Soraypampa and return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch. The tour concludes with a comfortable return to Cusco at approximately 6:30 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Machu Picchu Tour
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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