Lake Humantay Trek Day Tour
From$125
12 hours
Cusco, Peru
About this activity
Experience a full-day adventure to the stunning Humantay Lake, featuring a guided hike, cultural insights, and delicious meals, all with convenient transportation from Cusco.
Highlights
- Breathtaking views of Humantay Lake
- Guided hike through the Andes Mountains
- Cultural insights from local guide
- Delicious Peruvian breakfast and lunch
- Comfortable round-trip transportation
Full description
Join us on an unforgettable full-day trek to the mesmerizing Humantay Lake, nestled high in the Andes Mountains. Departing from Cusco, you'll enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation to the trailhead. Along the way, our professional English-speaking guide will share fascinating cultural insights, enriching your journey. Upon arrival, embark on a guided hike through breathtaking landscapes, culminating in the awe-inspiring views of Humantay Lake. Savor a delicious Peruvian breakfast and lunch, providing a taste of local flavors. This adventure offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and culinary delight, ensuring a memorable experience for all participants.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cusco
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Breakfast and lunch
- Entrance fees to Humantay Lake
- Personal expenses and tips
Itinerary
1
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. We will enjoy an energetic breakfast.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
The road continues 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.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
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. After watching this awesome place, we will hike back to the starting point, to have a well-deserved Andean lunch. After that, we will back to the city of Cusco and drop you off at the hotel.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform us in advance.
- Cancellation policy: Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and layered clothing suitable for varying temperatures.
- Bring a small backpack with essentials like water, sunscreen, and a camera.
- Be prepared for high-altitude hiking; acclimate in Cusco before the trek.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- You should bring original passport, walking shoes, water, rain jacket, winter hat and gloves, rain pants, snack, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, binoculars
- Vegan and gluten free options are available previous request
- You can rent a horse before start the trek, payment with cash.
- Minimum 2 people
Additional information
You should bring original passport, walking shoes, water, rain jacket, winter hat and gloves, rain pants, snack, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, binoculars
Vegan and gluten free options are available previous request
You can rent a horse before start the trek, payment with cash.
Minimum 2 people