Peru · Hiking

Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco

13 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Humantay Lake adventure from Cusco
  • 02 Scenic hike from Soraypampa to 4,200 m.a.s.l.
  • 03 Admire the lake’s crystalline waters and glacier peaks
  • 04 Enjoy mountain views, native plants, and local wildlife
  • 05 Andean breakfast and lunch included during the day
  • 06 Led by a professional guide with safety equipment provided

Discover one of the Andes’ most striking natural landscapes on this full-day adventure from Cusco to Humantay Lake. Travel through the mountain scenery toward Soraypampa, then set out on a rewarding hike surrounded by native plants, wildlife, and sweeping views of the highlands.

At the top, take in the spectacular setting of Humantay Lake, known for its crystalline waters and dramatic backdrop of glacier-covered peaks. After time to enjoy the scenery, hike back down and relax with an Andean lunch before returning to Cusco.

Upon reaching the highest point at 4,200 M.A.S.L., we are going to enjoy a spectacular landscape of Lake Humantay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Salcantay
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cusco - Mollepata

Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco, and go towards Mollepata, a district in the province of Anta, 55 miles away from the city.

Mollepata

We will enjoy an energetic breakfast, and continuing the road until reach Soraypampa (3,920 masl), our starting trek point.

Here, our professional guide will give to us a short briefing about the tour before starting the trek. The adventure starts walking upwards, and along a 1.5 hours of hike, we will be surrounded by amazing views, and with the opportunity to admire different native plants, and wildlife such as horses, sheeps, Andean foxes, vizcachas, among others.

Lake Humantay

Upon reaching the highest point at 4,200 M.A.S.L., we are going to enjoy a spectacular landscape of Lake Humantay. The Lake Humantay will impress you with its crystalline waters, amazing viewpoints, and its perfect combination of mountains and glacier peaks. This lake is formed by the thawing of two snow-capped mountains: Humantay and Salkantay.

Cusco

After watching this awesome place, we will hike back to the starting point, to have a well-deserved Andean lunch. Later, we will back to the city of Cusco, and drop you off to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. 2 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Briefing At Your Hotel 1 Or 2 Days Before Your Trek
  • Emergency Oxygen Bottle And Medical Kit
  • 01 Trekking Pole

What's Not Included

  • Personal snack
  • Horses

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Vegan and gluten free options are available previous request
  • You can rent a horse before start the trek, payment with cash.
  • We recommend a good altitude acclimatization before start any activity.
  • Not recommended for people over 65 years old, with breathing or heart problems.
  • Pick up 04:00 am from Cusco city
  • Minimum 2 people

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cusco..

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