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Humantay Lake

Cusco Day Tours
1 Day

TYPE TRIP

Sightseeing

SEASON

Year Around

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

Approx. 7 km / 4.3 miles (round trip)

OVERVIEW

he Humantay Lake Tour is an unforgettable journey to one of the most pristine and breathtaking high-altitude lakes in Peru. Nestled at the foot of the Humantay Glacier, this turquoise lake is a sacred site for the Andean people and a must-see for nature enthusiasts. The trek offers stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and unique Andean flora and fauna.

Route

  • Humantay Lake

HIGHLIGHT DESTINATION

Itinerary

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Humantay Lake Day Trip

Your accommodation in Cusco will be picked up by us. Then we’ll go to Mollepata in our private transportation. We’re going to eat breakfast here.

We will continue to Soraypampa after breakfast. We’ll start our walk to Laguna Humantay from here. The walk provides breathtaking views of Andean highland farming. Grazing Alpacas and Llamas may be seen in abundance.

When you reach the summit, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view of the lagoon surrounded by snow-capped hills. The significance of this lagoon in Andean mythology will be explained by our guide.

We’ll start our journey back down to Soraypampa’s car park after seeing the lagoon. Then we’ll take you back to Mollepata. We’ll be offering you a buffet lunch here. We will drive you back to Cusco after lunch. We’ll arrive in Cusco around 6:00 p.m.

Route Map

Important info

-Pick up from your hotel
-Roundtrip transportation
-Breakfast
-Lunch buffet
-English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide
-First-Aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
-Trekking pole

  • Entrance fee (PEN 20.00)
  • 1 Liter and half of water (per person- at least!).
  • Personal snacks (optional).
  • Water-resistant trekking shoes.
  • Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, and socks).
  • Waterproof clothing (poncho).
  • Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts).
  • Sunhat and sunglasses.
  • Sun cream.
  • Water bottles such as Nalgene.
  • Basic medications.
  • Walking sticks.
  • Personal items.

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$35.00

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