Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco
Why we love it?
The Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco is a 13-hour guided excursion that offers travelers a chance to experience the stunning turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, nestled in the Andes Mountains. Suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, this trip includes a pre-departure briefing at your hotel to prepare for the trek. Participants will journey from Cusco to Mollepata before embarking on a hike to the lake, where breathtaking views and serene landscapes await. The tour is distinctive for its combination of cultural immersion and natural beauty, along with the provision of emergency oxygen and trekking poles to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Inclusions
- Pre-Departure Briefing At Your Hotel 1 Or 2 Days Before Your Trek
- Emergency Oxygen Bottle And Medical Kit
- 01 Trekking Pole
Exclusions
- Personal snack
- Horses
Itinerary
Cusco - Mollepata
Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco, and go towards Mollepata, a district in the province of Anta, 55 miles away from the city.
Mollepata
We will enjoy an energetic breakfast, and continuing the road until reach Soraypampa (3,920 masl), our starting trek point.
Here, our professional guide will give to us a short briefing about the tour before starting the trek. The adventure starts walking upwards, and along a 1.5 hours of hike, we will be surrounded by amazing views, and with the opportunity to admire different native plants, and wildlife such as horses, sheeps, Andean foxes, vizcachas, among others.
Lake Humantay
Upon reaching the highest point at 4,200 M.A.S.L., we are going to enjoy a spectacular landscape of Lake Humantay. The Lake Humantay will impress you with its crystalline waters, amazing viewpoints, and its perfect combination of mountains and glacier peaks. This lake is formed by the thawing of two snow-capped mountains: Humantay and Salkantay.
Cusco
After watching this awesome place, we will hike back to the starting point, to have a well-deserved Andean lunch. Later, we will back to the city of Cusco, and drop you off to the hotel.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Vegan and gluten free options are available previous request
- You can rent a horse before start the trek, payment with cash.
- We recommend a good altitude acclimatization before start any activity.
- Not recommended for people over 65 years old, with breathing or heart problems.
- Pick up 04:00 am from Cusco city
- Minimum 2 people
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
