Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco: Day Trek through Beautiful Valleys and White Mountains

Embark on a day trek from Cusco to Humantay Lake, a stunning destination steeped in Incan mythology. Explore beautiful valleys and white mountains, guided by professionals, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and meals included.

Duration: 14 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cusco - Meet your driver at your hotel between 3:30am to 4:00am, and then travel by private transportation to Mollepata village. See the the lush valley of the Apurimac River during your 2-hour drive.
  • Mollepata - we will stop for a quick breakfast to get some energy before our hike!
  • SORAYPAMPA - We will continue on our journey by car towards Soraypampa, which will take approximately one hour (3900 masl).

Here, we will begin our trek to the Humantay Lake located at 4200 masl (13779 feet).

  • Humantay Lake - The steep hike up will take about 1 hour and 30 min.

If the climb is too difficult, you can ride a horse up to the lake. Once you reach the hardship will be forgotten once you reach the top and see the magnificent Apu Humantay Lake.

On the top of the mountain we will learn about why this place was considered sacred for the Incas and we will take time to appreciate the breathtaking views. After that we have to return to mollepata

  • SORAYPAMPA - Once at the bottom, we will go back to Mollepata and have a delicious lunch.
  • Cusco - Finally, we will take our transportation from Mollepata and go back to Cusco and enjoy a much-needed siesta!

Drop off are close to Plaza San Francisco around 18h.

What's Included
  • Entrance fee (if the option is selected)
  • 1 American Breakfast, 1 lunch (vegetarian option)
  • First aid kit and emergency oxygen
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup in Cusco city
  • Transport by private minivan
  • 1 walking stick
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Drop off at the hotel.
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long hiking journey, departing from Cusco and traversing picturesque valleys and snow-clad mountains to reach a lake significantly valued in Inca mythology - the Humantay Lake, a location of remarkable beauty in the area. This excursion package includes expert guidance, transportation from a hotel in Cusco City, admission charges, and food. Option to select between communal or personal tour is available during reservation.

  • Minimum age is 14 years old.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for the small group option
  • Not recommended for Sedentary individuals.
  • Not recommended for children and elderly people.
  • Be responsible and do not bring your baby or small child to this trip.
Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy

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

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Steven_c
Jul 28, 2024
Beautiful lake - It was the hardest hike of our trip, but we loved the lake at the top. The guide was great, and did not rush us.
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Paula_v
Jul 6, 2024
Breathtaking (hike and) view! - Amazing experience! Our guide for the day was César. We were picked up on time. Breakfast was buffet style and filling. The hike was very difficult, we packed sorreche pills and agua florida. You can also go up on the horses. One thing we loved is how early we got there. The 3 am alarm is rough but beating the rush was definitely worth it. The views are spectacular! The way down is much easier. Take cash and indulge on anticuchos and picarones! César is very knowledgeable and manages the group well. You go up at your own pace and meet up at the top.
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Kylaseverance
Jun 30, 2024
Horseback riding through the Andes to an incredible view! - So so awesome! I opted to take a horse up and for me, it was amazing!! The view once you got to the lake as well was something I will remember forever. The food for breakfast and lunch was also delicious as well. Would definitely recommend
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Jilong_d
Jun 24, 2024
Cesar is a great guide... - Cesar is a great guide and so knowledgeable. We had great experience working with him. We were able to arrive at the lake ahead of all other groups. Cesar’s magic herbal oil helps me with surviving from high altitude sickness.
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Austin_d
May 31, 2024
most beautiful lake hike in Cusco - The lake was so beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable. Our guide, Cesar, explained how the lake was formed and the meaning of Humantay in Inca culture. I would 100% recommend this trip and Cesar.
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Adam_k
May 30, 2024
Great experience. Highly recommended - Amazing lake. Beautiful colors. Great experience. Horses very helpful. Our guide was very helpful. Nice guy with knowledge of Inka couture.
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Chad_r
May 21, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. Could have been a bit fitter for the walk up 😅 Great mix of travelers on the tour . There is an option for going up via horse if not up to the 9km round trip walk .
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Destiny_x
May 17, 2024
Tour guide makes us feel like family - It was a great experience. Hilton was our tour guide and he was amazing!! He made our group feel like family and gave us courage to keep on hiking and had a friendly group activity after :)
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Rsavir04
May 6, 2024
Breathtaking view! - What a breathtaking place! Worth the getting up at 2:45 a.m. The only thing was that we had a family of 6 in our group that were not prepared for this trip and it delayed the rest of the group almost two hours. Please read what you need to bring and what to wear beforehand. It’s a place you must visit.
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Roberto_e
Jul 26, 2024
Great and beautiful experience. - The walk, the views, the food, the group experience all that is great. The tour guide and bus driver lack customer service etiquette. They stopped multiple times during the drive for personal reasons, not good customer service after getting picked up at 3:40 am.
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