Humantay Lake Full Day Tour from Cusco
Escape the city and discover the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake on an unforgettable small-group adventure.After hotel pickup in Cusco at around 4:30 a.m., travel to Mollepata for a warm breakfast at a local restaurant. Continue to Soraypampa and begin the two-hour hike with your local guide, surrounded by glaciers, valleys, and snow-covered mountains.At 4,200 m / 13,779 ft, enjoy time to rest, take photos, and admire the lake’s brilliant color beneath the Humantay glacier. After descending, return to Mollepata for lunch at a local restaurant before traveling back to Cusco.Tour HighlightsSmall-group experience with a professional local guideBreakfast and lunch at local restaurantsHotel pickup and drop-off in CuscoTransportation, entrance fee, and trekking poles includedReturn to Cusco at approximately 6:00 p.m.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Full Itinerary: Humantay Lake Small-Group Tour Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in Cusco at around 4:30 a.m. Travel through the Andes to Mollepata, where you’ll enjoy a warm breakfast at a local restaurant. Continue to Soraypampa and begin the two-hour hike with your local guide. The trail climbs through beautiful mountain scenery, with views of native plants, birds, and snow-covered peaks. At 4,200 m / 13,779 ft, the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake appear beneath the glacier. Take time to rest, explore the viewpoint, and capture unforgettable photos. Afterward, descend to Soraypampa and return to Mollepata for lunch at a local restaurant. Then relax on the drive back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6:00 p.m. Duration: Full dayDifficulty: Moderate to challenging due to the altitudeIncluded: Transportation, professional bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, and trekking poles
What's included
- ✓Round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional local guide
- ✓Humantay Lake entrance fee
- ✓Breakfast and lunch at local restaurants in Mollepata
- ✓First-aid kit and oxygen
- ✓Trekking poles and extra blankets
What's not included
- ✓Horse rental: Optional and available at an extra cost.
- ✓Tips: Optional for your guide and driver.
Good to know
Minimum of 2 travelers required for departure.
Children must travel with an adult.
Please advise us of any dietary needs when booking. Vegetarian options are available.
Requirement
Warm jacket and gloves
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
Comfortable hiking shoes
Snacks and 2 liters of water
Camera or phone
Extra cash for personal expenses
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Challenging
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Humantay Lake Full Day Tour from Cusco
Escape the city and discover the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake on an unforgettable small-group adventure.After hotel pickup in Cusco at around 4:30 a.m., travel to Mollepata for a warm breakfast at a local restaurant. Continue to Soraypampa and begin the two-hour hike with your local guide, surrounded by glaciers, valleys, and snow-covered mountains.At 4,200 m / 13,779 ft, enjoy time to rest, take photos, and admire the lake’s brilliant color beneath the Humantay glacier. After descending, return to Mollepata for lunch at a local restaurant before traveling back to Cusco.Tour HighlightsSmall-group experience with a professional local guideBreakfast and lunch at local restaurantsHotel pickup and drop-off in CuscoTransportation, entrance fee, and trekking poles includedReturn to Cusco at approximately 6:00 p.m.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Full Itinerary: Humantay Lake Small-Group Tour Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in Cusco at around 4:30 a.m. Travel through the Andes to Mollepata, where you’ll enjoy a warm breakfast at a local restaurant. Continue to Soraypampa and begin the two-hour hike with your local guide. The trail climbs through beautiful mountain scenery, with views of native plants, birds, and snow-covered peaks. At 4,200 m / 13,779 ft, the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake appear beneath the glacier. Take time to rest, explore the viewpoint, and capture unforgettable photos. Afterward, descend to Soraypampa and return to Mollepata for lunch at a local restaurant. Then relax on the drive back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6:00 p.m. Duration: Full dayDifficulty: Moderate to challenging due to the altitudeIncluded: Transportation, professional bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, and trekking poles
What's included
- ✓Round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional local guide
- ✓Humantay Lake entrance fee
- ✓Breakfast and lunch at local restaurants in Mollepata
- ✓First-aid kit and oxygen
- ✓Trekking poles and extra blankets
What's not included
- ✓Horse rental: Optional and available at an extra cost.
- ✓Tips: Optional for your guide and driver.
Good to know
Minimum of 2 travelers required for departure.
Children must travel with an adult.
Please advise us of any dietary needs when booking. Vegetarian options are available.
Requirement
Warm jacket and gloves
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
Comfortable hiking shoes
Snacks and 2 liters of water
Camera or phone
Extra cash for personal expenses
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Challenging
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.