1-Day Humantay Lagoon Hiking Tour from Cusco with a Late Start

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Arrive after the morning groups for a quieter visit to Humantay Lagoon
• 02 Enjoy the peace of the lagoon surrounded by majestic mountain scenery
• 03 Spend more time at the lagoon before the larger afternoon groups arrive
• 04 Hike to the pristine turquoise waters of Humantay Lagoon near Salkantay Mountain

Explore Humantay Lagoon, one of the most beautiful lagoons near Cusco, on this full-day tour. Trek through Peru's beautiful mountain range toward Salkantay Mountain and admire the lagoon's striking turquoise colour, which makes it one of the most visited places in Cusco. With a late start, you arrive after the morning crowds have left, giving you a more peaceful experience beside the mountains.

Arriving after the morning crowds have departed, you will find serenity and splendour, embracing the stillness of nature.

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 No

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Late-Start Hike to Humantay Lagoon

• Begin your day at 8:00 am with a journey through the Peruvian highlands. The 2-hour drive to Mollepata, with its captivating landscapes, offers a moment of tranquillity as you pay the entrance fees and take a brief rest.
• Continue to Soraypampa, where the trail to Humantay Lagoon awaits. The 1.5-hour hike, with an optional horseback ride, leads you to the pristine turquoise waters of the lagoon.
• Arriving after the morning crowds have departed, you will find serenity and splendour, embracing the stillness of nature.
• The descent takes about an hour, followed by a 1.5-hour drive to a local restaurant for a delightful lunch.
• Conclude your adventure with a 2-hour drive back to Cusco, where you will be comfortably dropped off at your hotel, carrying with you the enchanting memories of Humantay Lagoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Professional tour guide
• Comfortable vehicle
• Buffet lunch, taken after the hike to the lagoon
• Snack: 500 ml bottle of water, chocolate, Andean cereal, dehydrated fruits, and caramels
• An oxygen tank, if needed

What's Not Included

• 20 soles entrance ticket to the lagoon
• Horse riding (optional and to be paid directly to the horse owners; 80 soles for the uphill ride)

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Sunhat
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Insect repellent
• Raincoat or plastic rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Passport (only if you want to get a Humantay Lagoon stamp in your passport)

Know before you go

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• The elevation reached is 4200 masl.
• Not recommended for people with heart problems.
• Weather conditions are very unpredictable, so come prepared for strong sun and heavy rain.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú

Tour start

Cusco, Perú

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.