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Laguna-Humantay
Full Day

Humantay Lake

From US$30 per Person
Up to 19 people Group size
4200 m / 13,780 pies Maximum altitude
Moderate Difficulty level

The Humantay Lake Tour is one of the most popular adventure excursions in the Cusco region. This stunning turquoise lake lies at the foot of the majestic Humantay Glacier, surrounded by spectacular Andean landscapes and snow-capped mountains.During this full-day experience, you will travel from Cusco to Soraypampa, the starting point of a scenic hike leading to the beautiful lake located at approximately 4200 m / 13,780 ft. Along the way, visitors enjoy breathtaking mountain views and pristine natural scenery.With a moderate difficulty level, the Humantay Lake Tour is perfect for travelers seeking adventure, nature, and one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Peruvian Andes.

Day 1
Cusco → Mollepata → Soraypampa → Humantay Lake → Soraypampa → Mollepata → Cusco

Important:
We recommend spending at least two days acclimatizing in Cusco before taking this tour due to the high altitude.

GROUP SERVICE: It refers that you will do the tour with a group of tourists between 10 to 14 people.

PRIVATE SERVICE: It is exclusive and only you will do the tour, there will be no other tourists in the group.

Itinerary

Día01

Humantay Lake

04:30 Hrs. At this time, we will pick up passengers from the hotel.We will have a 2 hour drive to the town of Mollepata.Once there we will have breakfast and then we will continue our trip by car for 1 hour more to Soraypampa (3900 masl).In Soraypampa we will start walking uphill for 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the Humantay Lagoon.On the way we will be able to see some mountains and the lagoon which is surrounded by glaciers.Arriving at the Humantay Lagoon we will have enough time to take pictures and listen to the explanation of the guide, then we will descend to Soraypampa for lunch.

18:30 Hrs. arrival to Cusco, we will leave the passengers near the Plaza de Armas.

Places to visit

Mollepata
Soraypampa
Humantay Lake
Humantay Glacier

Day details

Breakfast and LunchMeals
ModerateDifficulty
2.5 Hours UphillHiking Time
1.5 Hours DownhillHiking Time
4,200 m / 12,467 ftAltitude

Inclusions

INCLUDED:

  • Pick up from you hotel.
  • Round trip transportation.
  • Breakfast.
  • 1 Buffet lunch.
  • Professional Tour Guide.
  • First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Entrance fee (20 soles).
  • Horseback ride (90 soles)

Before Traveling

WHAT NEED TO BRING:

  • Small backpack.
  • Hike shoes.
  • Warm clothes and gloves.
  • Sunprotect and Sunglasses.
  • Raincoats (from November to May).

Packing List

Essential

MedicationsMedications
Extra moneyExtra money
Water bottleWater bottle
SunscreenSunscreen
Insect repellentInsect repellent

Clothing

Thermal jacketThermal jacket
Trekking pantsTrekking pants
Rain ponchoRain poncho
Hiking bootsHiking boots
Wool hatWool hat
Long sleeve shirtsLong sleeve shirts
Sun hatSun hat
Rain jacketRain jacket
GlovesGloves
ScarfScarf
UV sunglassesUV sunglasses

Equipment

Day backpackDay backpack
Trekking polesTrekking poles

Recommended

Snacks / energy barsSnacks / energy bars
Power bankPower bank
CameraCamera

Frequently Asked Questions

This beautiful tour is of moderate difficulty. The hike to Humantay Lake lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes uphill, but the stunning views make the effort worthwhile.
For shared services, our groups usually range from 14 to 18 people. If you choose a private service, you will not share the tour with other travelers, allowing for a more personalized experience.
The best months to visit Humantay Lake are from May to November, which is the dry and sunny season in Cusco and offers the best weather conditions for hiking and sightseeing.
No, we recommend taking this tour on your second or third day in Cusco. This allows your body enough time to acclimatize to the altitude and enjoy the experience more comfortably.
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