The full-day Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco enables you to visit the turquoise lagoon in the Andes of Peru. The Humantay glacial lake really puts you in contact with nature and snow mountain landscapes. Start the hike along with your guide at Soraypampa or trailhead at 12,600 ft. and reach an elevation of 13,776 ft. after a 2-hour uphill walk.
Our Humantay Lake Tour full day is a perfect training for those taking the Inca Trail. Experience Peru’s most beautiful lake surrounded by the imposing Mountains of Salkantay and Humantay. Take in the impressive views of the snow mountains in the Andes of Peru.
This all-inclusive Humantay lake tour from Cusco takes care of your transportation, admission tickets and meals. Both breakfast and lunch are served in Mollepata, which is the nearest town to the natural marvel. Our professional driver and tour guide will make this experience go as smooth as possible.
The altitude or your fitness shouldn’t be the obstacles to visit the breathtaking Humantay Lake. Because there are horses as an option and skip the hardest section of the trail. In case you need one, there are available horses at the beginning of the trail just like the Rainbow Mountain Tour.
Enjoy our scenic hike to Humantay Lake with expert tour guides and delight yourself with our all-inclusive adventure from Cusco.
The full-day Humantay lake tour from Cusco picks you up at your hotel at 5:00 am. Then, your guided day trip takes a scenic ride for 2 hours to the village of Mollepata. Here, you will have a delicious breakfast, and continue towards Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795ft). On the way there, you will see beautiful landscapes and the impressive snow capped mountain of Salkantay. Once, we reach the trail head at Soraypampa, your expert guide will give you some indications before starting the Humantay Lake Hike.
The Hike to Humantay Lake continues in a gentle pathway, then uphill for about two hours to reach the lake. During the hike we will enjoy the stunning views of the snow-capped mountains, impressive natural landscapes and a great diversity of flora and fauna. This natural wonder is at an altitude of 13,779ft, and surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier.
Once we reach the lake shore, we relax, enjoy the snack, and take pictures. After an amazing time at the lake, we are ready to descend to Soraypampa. We drive back to Mollepata, where we stop for lunch.
Finally, this Lake Humantay tour from Cusco will end with a drop off at your hotel in Cusco or downtown restaurants. Arrival in Cusco city around 6 to 7:00 p.m.
