1-Day Humantay Lagoon Hike from Cusco with Salkantay Views

1 Day Round trip from Hotel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Humantay Lagoon high in the Andes at 4,000 metres above sea level
02 Admire the crystalline waters of the lagoon surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery
03 Take in views of the Humantay Glacier in the Vilcabamba range
04 See the Salkantay trail and Salkantay Mountain, the second-highest peak in the Cusco region

Explore Humantay Lagoon on a full-day excursion from Cusco. Surrounded by mountains and the imposing snow-capped Humantay, this beautiful lagoon is located at 4,000 metres above sea level. Its crystalline waters and the wonderful landscape that surrounds it invite you to enjoy one of the most scenic high-altitude settings in the Andes.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Salcantay

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco to Humantay Lagoon via Mollepata and Soraypampa

Early morning pick-up from your hotel between 4:30 am and 5:00 am.
Then board the tour bus for an approximately 2-hour ride to Mollepata (2,900 masl), located in the north of the Cusco region.
Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Later, continue by bus for 1 hour to Soraypampa (3,900 masl) to prepare for the trek.
Then start the hike to Humantay Lake (4,200 masl), ascending 300 metres uphill in approximately 1 hour.
Here, enjoy views of the Humantay Glacier (5,450 masl), located in the Vilcabamba range in the Andes.
Later, return to Soraypampa to explore the area.
Walk to see the Salkantay trail and Salkantay Mountain (6,251 masl), the second-highest mountain in the Cusco region.
Later, enjoy a buffet lunch.
Return to Cusco at approximately 5:00 pm.