Peru · Trekking

1-Day Humantay Lake Trek from Cusco via Soraypampa and Mollepata

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive to Mollepata in the lush Apurimac River Valley
  • 02 Trek from Soraypampa to the awe-striking Humantay Lake
  • 03 Marvel at panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks in Mollepata
  • 04 Enjoy a delicious lunch in Mollepata after the trek

Head to some of Peru's most spectacular landscapes on this full-day trekking tour from Cusco. Travel on a scenic drive to Mollepata in the lush Apurimac River Valley, continue to Soraypampa, and hike to the splendid Humantay Lake. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks and a delicious lunch in Mollepata before returning to Cusco.

Return to the town of Mollepata for a scrumptious lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks, then head back to Cusco.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Cusco
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Trek to Soraypampa and Humantay Lake

  • Meet your Peruvian tour guide at your hotel between 4:45 and 5:30 in the morning, then travel to the town of Mollepata, located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River.

  • Enjoy a full and hearty breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa (3900 m). Rest for a while, then begin your trek towards Humantay Lake, located at 13,779 ft / 4200 m.

  • Return to the town of Mollepata for a scrumptious lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks, then head back to Cusco.

Drop-off is at the city center, near the main Plaza de Armas.

Humantay Lake, Soraypampa, Mollepata, Apurimac River Valley

Where this trip takes you

Humantay Lake, Soraypampa, Mollepata, Apurimac River Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco

  • Professional route guidance

  • Transport

  • First aid and an emergency oxygen kit

  • Entrance to Salkantay

  • Spanish- or English-speaking Peruvian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Tips

  • Extras not listed

  • Horse riding

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Cusco, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cusco.

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