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Humantay
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Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour
Our Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour service is unparalleled for those seeking a short yet stunning hiking adventure. Spending one day visiting this high-altitude lake is enough to immerse yourself in its beauty, and the hike becomes more manageable after acclimatizing to the Cusco altitude. The mountain setting surrounding these turquoise waters offers a unique experience, inviting you to ascend at a relaxed pace and enjoy the panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks along the trail.
Include
What is included?
- Hotel pick-up.
- Round-trip transportation.
- Experienced tour guide.
- Buffet breakfast.
- Buffet lunch.
- First-aid kit.
Not Included
- Dinner.
- Travel insurance.
- The entrance fee to Humantay Lake (S/30 soles or approximately $9).
- Horse rental.
- Tips / Gratuities.
What to Expect
- Explore landscapes dazzling with natural beauty.
- Take in the impressive views of snow-capped Salkantay and the imposing Mount Humantay.
- Spot diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.
Itinerary
Day 1: From Cusco to Mollepata, Soraypampa, and Humantay Lake
Between 3:40 and 4:00 AM, our transportation will pick you up from your hotel to begin our journey to Mollepata (approx. 3 hours from Cusco), where we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast.
Our journey continues to Soraypampa, the starting point for our hike. From there, we’ll enjoy beautiful scenery with spectacular views as we hike for approximately one hour to reach Humantay Lake. The hike is steep, but renting a horse is possible if the altitude is challenging. At Humantay Lake, you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take photos.
After visiting Humantay Lake, we’ll begin the hike back down (approx. 1.5 hours). Then, we’ll take our transportation back to Mollepata. We will stop for about an hour to enjoy a delicious and varied buffet lunch. Afterward, we will begin the two-hour journey back to Cusco. The tour concludes in the Plaza de Armas (main square) of Cusco’s historic center around sunset.
Additional information
What to Bring?
- Drinking water (2 to 3 Liters)
- Rain jacket/poncho
- Warm hat and gloves
- Comfortable shoes or hiking boots
- Small backpack / Daypack
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Warm clothing for the return to Cusco
- Hiking poles / Trekking poles (optional, but recommended)
- Extra cash (Peruvian Soles) for drinks, snacks, souvenirs, entrance fee, and optional horse rental.
Price
150
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Tour: Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour
Group service
Tour guide
Tourist Transportation
Breakfast & Lunch
First-aid kit
Group service: Daily departures, in a maximum group of 15 passengers.
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