Humantay Lake Private Tour from Cusco: Witness the Splendid Fauna, Flora and Andean Scenery

Embark on a private tour to Humantay Lake from Cusco and immerse yourself in the splendid fauna, flora, and Andean scenery. Witness breathtaking views and capture unique photos along the way.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Humantay Lake - Our tour starts at 4:30 am where we will pick you up at your receptive hotel, then continue with our trip in mobility until we reach the town of Mollepata where we will have a breakfast. then we will continue our journey in the course of our walk we will see beautiful landscapes until we get to Soraypampa where we will start with our hike to the Humantay lagoon that has an altitude of 4 250 m.s.n.m, The walk lasts about an hour and a half, when we reach the Humantay lake we will have enough time to appreciate the majestic wonder that nature offers us, where we will also have a demonstration of the offering to the sacred Apus and we will be able to participate in that activity. Then we will descend to Soraypampa to take our bus to the town of Mollepata where we can enjoy a delicious lunch then we will continue with our trip, back to the imperial city of Cusco Approximate time of arrival 17:00 pm.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Walking stick provided
  • Oxygen assistance available
  • Professional tour guide included
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Buffet lunch included
What's Not Included
  • horses rent
  • meals not mentioned
  • Entrance
Additional Information

We’ll collect you from your city centre hotel’s reception at roughly 4:00 a.m., ensuring the location is on an accessible street.

Our journey from Cusco to Mollepata begins, where a breakfast stop is planned.

Afterward, we move on to Challacancha, where our guide will provide more details and rich insight about our itinerary.

In Challacancha, we set off on a two-and-a-half-hour trek to the Humantay Lagoon, which stands at an elevation of 4,250 meters above sea level. As we traverse, take in the local flora and fauna. There will be plenty of opportunities to capture some amazing photos. (Horse rides are also available for the ascent to Soraypamapa).

After enjoying the lagoon, we descend to the station for a ride back to Challancancha, and from there we continue to Mollepata.

Upon our return, an exquisite Andean Buffet Lunch awaits in a vibrant and traditional restaurant.

We expect to return to Cusco around 18:00 hours.

Location
Plaza Kusipata
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Heshpop
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing experience! - Great Tour! Pick up and drop off was on time. Breakfast and lunch was nice with good vegan options too. The views were stunning and super Wally was the best tour guide we have had! Looked after us well and answered all our questions. We had plenty of time to stop and enjoy the lake and take pictures. We didn’t feel rushed. We would definitely recommend this tour with Wally!
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Sandra
Sep 12, 2024
Lake Humantay. - We had a wonderful experience with our tour to Lake Humantay, and we really enjoyed it. Our tour guy Wally was very knowledgeable, organized, and kind. He waited for us and was making sure we were ok, took lots of pictures, and also invited us to a ceremony at the top of the mountain. We really appreciate it and had a great time! The food was delicious and the restaurant was very organized.
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T7608ihmartina_
Sep 12, 2024
Humantay Lake - I really enjoyed today's tour to Humantay Lake! Stunning scenery. If you got problem with high altitude you can rent a horse for 80 soles. Our guide was great! Highly recommended! 💫
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Kewez89
Sep 12, 2024
Best Glacier and Lake View! - Overall great private experience and challenge for such a breathtaking view! If u plan to hike the entire trail, make sure your body is acclimatized and READY to climb! The elevation is not to be taken lightly! Luckily they are plenty of horses that can take you up most of the steepest part of the trail (for 80 soles cash) like i did or i highly doubt I would have made it to the top! Our guide and driver (Fran and Edwin respectively) were very friendly and great company to spend the entire day with!
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Filipjezmrd
Sep 11, 2024
Beautiful place - Beautiful lake, recommended to go. When there are crowds down I suggest you to go on the hills on sides where are less people and where is more quiet. We went with Judith and she was nice to us, enjoyed the tour
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P5413dfac
Sep 10, 2024
Humantay Lagoon with the Judith Guide - My Guide on this tour was Judith, and from the very beginning of the ride, she was extremely lentient. Judith was punctual in picking up and provided us with detailed information on the entire course, including the name of the mountains and other relevant data. The climb to the Lagoon was quite difficult, but Judith gave us total assistance at all times. He accompanied us during the hike, supplied "aguita de florida" to help us feel better and, seeing that my wife was very tired, recommended that I continue on horseback. I decided to keep walking, and once again, Judith was very attentive and gave me all the necessary assistance. Judith accompanied us to the end of the tour, making sure we were okay at all times. Their dedication and professionalism made this experience not only safe, but also unforgettable. I highly recommend taking a tour with her!
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Niccrosby87
Sep 9, 2024
A view for the ages! - The view was breathtaking! It was a hard climb. But the tour was well organized. The guide Judith was really supportive and kind. Recommend!
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David
Sep 6, 2024
Good service - Excellent attention and service, our Sexy Guide calls 🦙 always support us and gave us a good experience, recommended!
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Edivaldonn
Sep 5, 2024
Very good! - The agency is congratulated, punctual and with a great driver and Guide. The Guide Alex is one of the best I have ever had, friendly, funny, very patient, with a lot of experience and knowledge! Super recommend! Gracias Alex.
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Bailsloggia
Sep 6, 2024
Great trip to Humantay Lake - Although the drive out and back is 3hrs each way, my husband and I loved visiting Humantay Lake with our tour guide Alex. We stopped 1hr away from the lake for a delicious buffet breakfast hosted in a “summer camp” style, where our bus and other tour busses were all at tables together. You also come back to the same location for lunch after the hike. Both meals are included in your ticket and are filling and cooked fresh. Once you get to the hike starting point, you can choose to ride a horse up the hill for 80 soles, or walk on foot. Beware that sometimes the horse paths are separate from the pedestrians, but sometimes you share a road. If you are on foot, be alert to horses coming up and down the trail. My husband and I decided to take horses because it allowed us to enjoy the amazing vistas more on the way up, and we hiked for 3 days before this trip, so it was nice to take the “easy” way out. You will have to walk a flat walk for 20min from the buses to the horses, then walk for 10min at an incline at the top once you get off your horse. Once at the top, we enjoyed the lake from above and below and met up with our tour guide Alex and the rest of our group for a traditional lesson/offering to Pachamama. The views were stunning of the surrounding mountains, the glacier, the vibrant blue lake when the sun shined onto it, and even the horses working up and down the mountain. It was really a surreal sight to see, and we would highly recommend. Thank you Alex for getting us there safe and guiding us when there. *note that you must bring $20 cash soles per person to enter the lake and $80 cash soles for a horse per person.
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