Humantay Lake Hike (Full Day)

Description of Humantay Lake Hike

Humantay lake hike, is surrounded by imposing glaciers, which form The Andean Cordillera and amongst them are the majestic snow peaks of Salkantay y Humantay. The glacial water flows from these snow peaks to form The Humantay lagoon. Simply by viewing this spectacular lake, it will transform your way of thinking about nature in general. You can enjoy the flora and fauna, which will be forever captured in your fabulous photos of this incredible place. The air here is so pure, that you whole body will be forever grateful.

Itinerary

Day 1: Humantay Lake (13h of tour and trip) – in group

At an agreed time, at approximately 4:30 am, we will stop by your hotel to begin our trip to the northwest of the city of Cusco. We will pass through different villages, houses until the town of Limatambo. From this point we will climb to the town of Mollepata, where we will have breakfast and lunch. On the way we will stop at Miraten de Markahuasi to observe the archaeological remains of the same name. Here the guide will give us detailed information about the place after breakfast and then we will go to Soraypampa. During the journey, the guide will talk about the flora and fauna and customs of the place.

Arriving in Soraypampa, the starting point of our walk, the guide will explain the correct way to walk at high altitudes, the walk time and distance. You will be given a small snack and walking sticks for a better walk that will last around 2 hours. Arriving at the beautiful Humantay Lagoon, we will be able to enjoy the wonderful scenery and the imposing view of the snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay. After a brief rest and break to take photos, we will return along the same route to Soraypampa where we will pick up our vehicle and return to Mollepata, where we will have lunch at a restaurant with buffet service. After lunch we will return to Cusco.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (not included)

What's Included

Day 1- Transport Cusco – Soraypampa (return)
-Entrance Ticket
- Walking sticks for the duration of the trek
- 1 Rain poncho – rain is always a possibility in The Andes!
- 1 Hearty breakfast
- 1 Delicious lunch in Mollepata
- First Aid Kit/ Oxygen tank / basic medical supplies/ high altitude medication, etc.
- Professional guide, trained in high-altitude mountain rescue.

What's Not Included

Extra Drinks (except those mentioned)
Extra food or snacks not mentioned
Extra spending money
Airfares
Emergency horse (S/ 80.00 - S/100.00) This decision will be made at the base camp.

What to Take

Comfortable trekking shoes/boots
Back pack 20L o 30L
Shirts /T shirts
1 trekking trousers
Warm jacket

Prices

Service	Travelers	Prices
Group	per person person	US$ 90.00

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    Michelle M 
 18/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Interessante conhecer a cultura e a produção das salinas Muito interessante poder aprender sobre as salinas.
  
 
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    Michelle M 
 18/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Lugar incrível! Parece de mentira de tão bonita a paisagem. É um caminho árduo pra chegar, mas vale muito pena.
  
 
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    Michelle M 
 18/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Experiência incrível! Maravilhosa experiência com muito aprendizado. Lugar incrível!
  
 
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    Michelle M 
 18/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Ótima experiência! Foi ótima a experiência com bastante história e vistas bonitas.
  
 
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    Michelle M 
 18/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Passeio incrível que vale a pena a subida. Foi uma experiência incrível e bem desafiadora. O lugar é lindo a vale a pena a subida.
  
 
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    Michelle M 
 18/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Tour muito bom, recomendo. O tour é muito bom pra termos conhecimento do que aconteceu naquela época. Gostamos e aprendemos bastante.
  
 
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    Renato P 
 17/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Vale muito a pena, acordar cedo, deslocamento, mas o final é gratificante! Recomendo demais, guia Will muito bom! Lugar bonito e carregado de história!
  
 
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    Renato P 
 17/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Ótimo lugar, lindo demais, cansativo mas muito gratificante! Excelente atendimento e prestatividade! Recomendo muito!
  
 
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    Peter 
 16/04/2026
 
 
 Verified O Mais Desafiador!!! Visual do outro mundo! O mais desafiador no Perú! Subir à pé até +5000m de altitude não é para todos!. Quem não tiver condicionamento melhor subir de moto/cavalo, pois vai passar mal no retorno à base. Esforço é grande e mesmo para quem pratica esportes a altitude pega bastante depois da metade. Com calma dá para completar o percurso! Visual e a caminhada é um teste, uma experiência de vida e uma terapia para você testar seus imites...
  
 
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    Peter 
 16/04/2026
 
 
 Verified Machu Picchu é o Melhor! Machu Picchu é o destino! Junto com Vale Sagrado são as atrações mais bonitas e impressionantes no Peru, tirando as montanhas que estão por toda parte olhamos!!! Visual de outro mundo!!!! Guias atencioso e bem amigável! Explicou tudo perfeitamente!!!