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The Humantay Lake Full Day Tour is an amazing one day journey from Cusco that takes you to the breathtaking Humantay Lake, nestled at the foot of Humantay Mountain. With its striking turquoise and emerald waters, the lake beautifully mirrors the surrounding snow capped peaks, offering stunning views of Salkantay Mountain and the Andean valleys. This tour is a dream come true for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in the Andes.
What to Anticipate on the Humantay Lake Full Day Trek
This trek, which ranges from easy to moderate, invites visitors to discover high-altitude landscapes, glacial rivers, and traditional Andean vistas. Knowledgeable guides who speak Quechua provide fascinating insights into local culture, traditions, and the mountains’ spiritual significance, including the ceremonial apacheta ritual. For those seeking a bit more excitement, there is an optional horseback ride to the lake. The Humantay Lake Full Day Tour from Cusco is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to soak in Peru is natural beauty.
Tips for Your Visit to Humantay Lake
The true highlight of the Humantay Lake Full Day Tour is the lake itself, with its ever changing colors creating a magical backdrop for photos. Visitors can unwind, capture incredible images, and fully immerse themselves in the peace and culture of the Andes. If you are after adventure, culture, and stunning landscapes all in one day, the Humantay Lake Full Day Trek is an unforgettable experience right in the heart of Peru is majestic mountains.
Your Humantay Lake Full Day Tour starts with an early pickup from your Cusco hotel between 4:00–4:30 AM. We drive 2 hours to Mollepata, where you’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast and can purchase snacks or drinks for the trek.
From Mollepata, we continue 1 hour to Soraypampa, the trailhead of the hike. The moderate 1 hour 40 minute ascent brings you to Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters (13,780 ft), offering stunning views of the turquoise lake and the sacred Salkantay Mountain. Here, you’ll have time for photography, meditation, and enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
After the summit, we descend for 1 hour back to the transport, then drive to Mollepata for lunch. Finally, we return to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM.
Hiking Distance: Moderate, approx. 4 km / 2.5 miles round trip
Summit Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
Difficulty: Moderate; altitude may affect some travelers
Weather: in the day hot
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
Mountain guide (english and spanish).
Round trip Touristic transport
Breakfast
Lunch
First aid kit equipment
Walking sticks
oxygen
Entrance ticket to lake
Riding horse
Tips
Small backpack.
comfortable shoes for the trek
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Warm jacket
T-shirts
Rain pants.
Sun hat
Sun protection cream ( factor 50 recommended ) sun is strong
Insect Repellent 40 % deet ( for mosquitos )
Water bottle
Personal medication
Camera and films
Extra contribution suggested money and for any emergency (200 soles)
