Info Humantay Lake Tour
Overview Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco
Join us on an exciting one-day excursion to the stunning Humantay Lake!
Along the journey to the start of the hike, you will enjoy spectacular landscapes.
Humantay Lake is famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Humantay and Salkantay mountains.
This picturesque setting makes it one of the most impressive destinations in the Andes.
Itinerary Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:00 am and 4:30 am. We will drive through the local communities of Izcuchaca and Limatambo. Upon arriving at Mollepata (approximately 3 hours), we will have a nutritious breakfast. Then, we will head to Soraypampa (3,900 meters / 12,800 feet) and start our hike to the famous Humantay Lake.
After 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking, we will reach the lagoon located at 4,220 meters / 13,850 feet, offering an impressive view of its turquoise waters and the incredible snow-capped peaks of Humantay and Salkantay Mountains behind it, making it one of the most stunning places in the Andes Mountain Range.
We will take some time to admire the breathtaking views, and our local guide will explain the history and significance of this place. You will have plenty of time to explore this unique location on your own. We will descend to Soraypampa and take our transportation back for the semi-buffet lunch.
Finally, we will drive for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes back to Cusco, where we will drop you off at Plaza San Francisco.
📦 What Is Included in the Humantay Lake Tour?
🍽️ Meals
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch).
- Meals can be accommodated for any dietary requirements such as vegetarian or vegan. Please let us know in advance if you have specific preferences so we can plan accordingly.
🚗 Transportation
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to the starting point of the trek.
- Transportation back to Cusco (drop-off at Plaza San Francisco).
👥 Local Guides & Team
- English/Spanish speaking professional guide.
- All our trekking guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience and are certified. They carry a first aid kit and an extra oxygen bottle in case of emergencies.
📝 Tickets & Briefing
- Briefing: You will have a meeting with your guide in our office to go over all the details regarding your tour. The orientation will be between 17:00, 18:00 or 19:00 at our office in Cusco the day before departure.
- Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake.
❌ What Is Not Included in the Humantay Lake Tour?
🍴 Meals, Beverages & Snacks
- Meals, beverages, or other snacks not mentioned in the program.
📝 Other Activities
- Other activities or excursions that are indicated as optional or not mentioned in the itinerary.
FAQs
The best way to prepare yourself for this trekking experience is easy: spend at least 2 to 3 days at a high-altitude place like Cusco, so your body gets used to the high altitude.
Even if you’ve already been to a high-altitude destination before arriving in Cusco, we still recommend you spend at least one full day in Cusco to rest, recuperate from your trip, and enjoy the beautiful views of the city before your trek.
Additionally, taking good care of your body helps deal with the extra pressures that altitude creates.
We recommend you to eat healthy food, drink lots of water, and stay away from alcohol.
Chewing coca leaves and drinking coca tea helps to alleviate any discomfort associated with the altitude.
Congratulations, adventure awaits you! We have sent you a confirmation email with more details about your trekking adventure.
The day before your departure, at 17:00, 18:00 or 19:00, please stop by our office located at Portal Espinar Nro 163 to receive the informative briefing.
Our professional guide will tell you everything about your trek and clarify any last questions you may have.
We serve a variety of local superfoods and traditional Peruvian dishes including rice, chicken, beef, salad, potatoes, vegetables, delicious soups, and fruits. Everything will be freshly prepared by our local chef.
We have a lot of vegetarian travellers and our cooks have some great options for them to enjoy their meals. We can cater for all other types of dietary requests with adequate preparation and clear communication.
Previous hiking experience is recommended but not required. Our guides are trained to support hikers of all fitness levels and experience, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Most importantly, make sure to acclimate yourself to the altitude before your trek.
Yes, you can leave extra luggage in our office free of charge. Just let us know if you have any fragile or technological items that require special care, and we’ll ensure they are handled appropriately.
The minimum group size is 14 people and the maximum group size is 19 people
Please feel free to review our Terms & Conditions and let us know if you have any questions or requests regarding our cancellation policy, which is available on our website.
Packing List Humantay Lake Tour
🧳 Personal Gear
👕 Clothing
☀️ Additional Items
Map Humantay Lake
