Humantay Lake

Humantay Lake in Cusco, is perfect activity for all mountain and nature lovers, as well as for those looking for short hikes or interested in one day trek in Peru, without camping!

If you’re planning a trip to Peru and the Imperial City of Cusco, don’t miss to visit Humantay Lake — one of the nicest lakes located on the way of the famous Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.

Humantay Lake is a one-day hike to visit the beautiful turquoise lake at the base of the glacial mountain of Humantay, located in the Vilcabamba mountain range.

Enjoy nature at its most spectacular! The special algae in the lake, combined with the reflection of the surrounding greenery, the blue sky, and the splendor of the Andean sun, create a deep shade of turquoise blue that is very rare indeed.

Tour Type: Hiking, adventure.
Good For: Those with a sense of adventure and in good shape.
Temperature: Cold, temperature may go below 0 degrees at night.
Difficulty: Challenging.
Considerations: Enjoy the amazing colors of the mountains before they are discovered by the public.
Heigh: The height of Humantay Lagoon is reflected in its 4200 meters above sea level.

Included:

Pre-trek briefing the night before the Lake Humantay 1 Day Hike
Collection from your hotel on the morning of your Laguna Humantay Tour
Private transport from Cusco to the trailhead of Lake Humantay
Private transport to Drive back and drop off at your hotel
Entrance fee to the Lagoon Humantay, as required
Breakfast & Lunch
English/Quechua/Spanish speaking professional guide
Oxygen tank (in case it is needed).
All taxes included.
Small group experience or custom private trips

Not Included:

Flights/Hotel
Dinner
Walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your trip.

What To pack for Humantay lake:

Hiking the humantay lake Peru is like any other high altitude trek, so it is essential to be well prepared. As it begins in the dead of night morning, consider to pack the following Items:

A down and rain jacket. – It will be cold in the morning and just in case it rains you can use a rain jacket.
A pair of gloves. – Don’t let the freeze numb your fingers in the morning.
A hoodie/hut and sun glasses. – To protect against cold in the morning and sun radiation during the day.
A good pair of hiking shoes. – Although you can reach the lake in sneakers it is better to wear sturdy shoes.
Rain poncho. – if you know you are going in the wet season you must take a rain poncho.
Hiking poles. – If hiking with the support of poles is more your style, take them with you. It will help you balance too.
Water bottle or camelback. – Hydrating in the high will help the lack of oxygen
Sunscreen. – high altitude UV rays are intense
Snacks. – boosters for extra energy.
Camera. – Bring extra batteries, it can be discharged easily.
Cash. – There may be a time when you need a lift on a mule, so you can pay for it, or buy some snacks. Same as for the use of restrooms.

Pre-trek briefing:

You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Humantay Lake.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.

Itinerary:

We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 am and drive 2 hours to the village of Mollepata, located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. Here we will enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant before we continue to Soraypampa.

Our hike takes us along a photogenic trail called the “Camino Real,” as we gain altitude we’ll reach the tiny village of Soraypampa, where few amenities exist. We’ll continue for another hour and a half, gaining another 1,200 feet in just 2 miles ascending a steep path. After summiting the last hill, we will gaze down on the turquoise lake below, which is surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier.

We’ll spend about an hour taking photos and admiring Humantay Lake and discussing the geography and culture of our surrounding before we return to Mollepata along the Camino Real and board our van to Cusco where we’ll arrive at about 5 pm just in time for you to prepare for your dinner and evening in the Imperial City.

Duration: Full Day, 4:30am- 5pm
Distance: 7 km (4.4 Miles) Round Trip
Elevation: 3,869m (12,690 ft) / 4,200m (13,779 ft)
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2023 through January 2024. All prices quoted are $USD

Group Service Price:

US$ 79.00 per person

A group trip means that it is open for other hikers to join you. This means that your group will have different hiking and fitness skills. All our guides are experts on how to keep the walk moving and happy, no matter how fast you walk.

Private Service Price:

Private tours are available and priced by party size.

Price for 2 trekkers: 140 USD per person
Price for 3 trekkers: 130 USD per person
Price for 4 trekkers: 120 USD per person
Price for 5 trekkers: 110 USD per person
Price for 6 trekkers: 100 USD per person
Price for 7 trekkers to more people: 90 USD per person

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