Peru · Trekking

1-Day Humantay Lake Trek from Cusco with Salkantay Mountain Views

1 Day Round trip from Humantay Lake Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to the turquoise alpine waters of Humantay Lake
02 Enjoy scenic views of the snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay mountains
03 Marvel at valleys and mountains considered sacred to the Incas
04 Take in stunning glacier views in the Peruvian Andes

Go on a full-day trekking tour of Humantay Lake, a turquoise alpine lake in Peru known for its intensely bright blue and green water, snow-capped mountain backdrop, and the exotic flora and fauna of this region. Marvel at the beautiful lake and its surrounding valleys and mountains, sacred to the Incas, and get stunning views of the glacier.

Go on a full-day trekking tour of Humantay Lake, a turquoise alpine lake in Peru known for its intensely bright blue and green water, snow-capped mountain backdrop, and the exotic flora and fauna of this region.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Salcantay

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Humantay Lake Trek from Cusco

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and drive to Soraypampa, the starting point of the hiking tour.
Arrive at Soraypampa and enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Start the trek to Humantay Lake and take in scenic views of the impressive snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay mountains while climbing.
Arrive at the lake and spend some time there.
Descend to Soraypampa and have lunch.

Return to your hotel in Cusco.

The route