Humantay Lake Tour From Cusco: Breathtaking Landscapes and Trekking Adventure in the Andes

Experience the breathtaking landscapes and trekking adventure of Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco. Explore the Andes, enjoy nature, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the turquoise lagoon.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cusco - The tour starts picking you up from your hotel at 04:00 am approx, depending on your hotel location the pickup time will be quite different.

  • Mollepata - Once the group is ready the great adventure will start in the direction of the Humantay Lake. You travel by car for 2 hours approx in our tourist transport until arriving in the community of Mollepata. Here, you enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing with the tour.
    Continuing the Humantay Lake Tour, The car leaves the main road to take the dirt road for 1 hour more. During the trip, you can observe beautiful landscapes, canyons, cloud forest, and beautiful glaciers as The Salkantay Glacier (The second biggest glacier of Cusco region).

  • Humantay Lake - Once you arrive at the final stop for the van, the group start hiking for 1.5 hours more approx. The time is an average and It depends on sure of your speed but no worries you will hike at your rhythm. The hike is a little bit more step than the Rainbow Mountain Tour, so try to have many stops in order to don’t get tired easily.
    Upon reaching the incredible Humantay turquoise Lake, All the group will have the information from the Tour Guide and free time to explore more the place, an approximate 40 minutes will remain before to get back to the parking.
    END OF THE TOUR
    After 1 hour you get lunch in the same restaurant than in the morning. As the hike demands a lot of effort, the lunch is Buffet in order to recover all the energy lost in the hike.
    Ending the Humantay Lake Tour, you return to Cusco city arriving at 5:00 pm approx., where our transport will take you to the city center or if it’s a Private Service to your respective hotel.

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What's Included
  • Tourist Transport and Professional Driver
  • First aid kit and oxygen ball
  • Walking sticks
  • Breakfast and lunch (Vegetarian food available)
  • Pick up from the hotel
  • Professional Guides
What's Not Included
  • Any other service not mentioned as tips.
  • Travel ensurance.
  • Entrance tickets (20 PEN)
Additional Information

Enjoy with us this great adventure full of breathtaking landscapes; this is an unmissable route that is gradually becoming very popular by all visitors to Cusco. The Humantay lake is located at 4200 of altitude in the district of Mollepata, 25 kilometers on a dirt road from the town center of Mollepata. Then, a 3 km walk is made to reach the destination.

If your thing is to enjoy nature and trekking, this place is ideal. Humantay, is a snow-covered mountain that is part of the Andean mountain range, among these the majestic Salkantay and Humantay mountains, which at the thaw gives rise to the lagoon that, due to its unique turquoise color, generates the interest of foreign and national visitors. The walk to the place will make you feel a sense of peace and tranquility thanks to its natural beauty with which you will find yourself.

  • What we recommended to bring:
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho if your visit is between themonths of October to April.
  • Comfortable shoes for the hike (or the most comfortable you have to walk with a thick plant the path is stony).
  • Small backpack (Snack, cookies, etc.).
  • Water.
  • Cash for shopping.
  • Lightweight, warm clothing, woolen gloves, scarf, jacket /windbreaker.
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, Sunglasses, Sun hat.
  • Walking stick.
  • Camera and extra batteries
Location
Plaza Kusipata
we pick up from your hotel in Cusco City
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Roisinw77
Jul 5, 2024
Beautiful Hike - This trip was amazing. Our tour guide Freddy was very helpful and informative and made the trip so much more enjoyable. Sticks were provided which was very helpful. The views were beautiful.
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Wander63254540707
Jun 28, 2024
Spectular Views - This tour was amazing! David was our tour guide and I'm definitely not a hiker and he was very patient and encouraging to get me to the top! He's also a pretty great photographer! Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone!
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Inspire667753
Jun 4, 2024
Great Humantay hiking tour experience with guide Oscar and driver Wilson! - Our day trip to Humantay Lake with guide Oscar and driver Wilson was amazing! Oscar let us know the history of our views as well as performed an Inca ceremony for us. He is charismatic and fun and everytime he said “muchachas” we knew we were about to find out something interesting about the lovely Peruvian people, land and history. Wilson made the daunting drive to our humantay hike starting point very safe and comfortable. Ten minutes in and I forgot I was in a van at the edge of a mountain. The included breakfast and lunch buffet is tasty and nourishing. Try to drink their coco tea at breakfast. I didnt and got altitude sickness but there are plenty mules to ride for a fee. There is also coco tea at hiking starting point but it is not included. The view at Humantay is beautiful and worth it and Oscar made sure to get all of our photos at a picturesque spot. I was also the slowest in the group and Oscar stayed with me and I didn’t feel excluded or like a burden at all. The only downside is they do not do drop off at your stay, it is in city square and after the hike you wish that could be an option but it’s very small inconvenience compared to experience! I recommend this tour for beginners and experienced hikers alike! You will have a great time with Oscar and Wilson!
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Lisa
Jun 3, 2024
A most special day trip to Humantay Laguna! - I had the best day! Our guide, Oscar, was fantastic. He kept the group well informed and shared a lot of knowledge with us throughout the day. He also advised on the route up the mountain, which I was very pleased about. I made an informed choice to take the horse ride up. Oscar was also great at helpfully taking photos and videos for the group. I would also like to mention that our driver was great. He was very safe and clearly experienced at driving this route. Thank you !
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Joachim_s
May 28, 2024
Great day out well worth it. - We had a wonderful day out and felt in good hands with our guide Jenkins. A tough hike to the top but well worth it.
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Ritam
May 23, 2024
An unforgettable experience - This was an incredible experience. Don't think twice about booking it - from the customer service and communication, to the fantastic guide (Jenkins) and reliable, safe driver (Raul). We felt looked after, informed and in good hands at all times, and most importantly with a smile on our face. We'll remember this for a long time, thanks so much Jenkins, Raul, Edyy and team!
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Navigator231341
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing experience - It was breathtaking and so worth the hike! Freddy was an awesome tour guide and the breakfast and lunch were delicious ❤️
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Hayleyb162
Apr 12, 2024
Stunning Turquoise Water & Glacier Mountain Views - Had a great time on my trip to Lake Humantay- Freddy was an amazing guide! I had a 4:15AM pick up (special thanks to Kantu and driver Bruce for picking up me up with a last minute hotel change) and got back to Cusco around 6:30 PM. The hike is pretty tough (especially as someone coming from sea level) but I did make it up and the views are amazing. Truly a beautiful moment. The hike up and down also has incredible views as well- even the drive to the mountain is stunning. Kantu also provided breakfast and lunch which is a great value for the price (the lunch was especially amazing after- a great way to end the hike). If you are able to do this, it's 100% worth it.
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809lizbeths
Apr 10, 2024
Great Tour with Freddy! - Freddie was absolutely amazing during the tour. He was friendly from the start, made sure to look after anyone that was a bit slower and cared after them, and would absolutely book with him again!
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Matildam504
Apr 9, 2024
Well organized - Very well organized trip to Humantay lagoon. Also big thanks to Waldir for his prompt help with booking and scheduling!
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