Hike to Laguna Humantay - 1 day

4.9
(17 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Hotel pick-up - transportation to start point :
We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to start a trip to Mollepata, where we will stop for breakfast (not included). Then we will continue to Soraypampa.
Climbing the lagoon:
Here you will begin the 1 hour and 30 minute walk to the Humantay Lagoon. The walk is physically demanding, so it is important to be prepared. At the start of the hike, temperatures are cold, so it is necessary to bring warm clothes and hiking shoes. If the hike becomes very demanding for you, there is the possibility of renting a horse.
Arrival at Humantay Lagoon:
At the end of the ascent you can enjoy some time to rest, appreciate the lagoon and take pictures.
Descent, lunch and return to Cusco:
We start descending back to the base, have lunch and start the way back to Cusco in a bus. The tour ends in Cusco at 6:00 p.m. approximately.

What's Included

Transport
Lunch
Guide
Entrance Tickets
Services not specified
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up between 30 to 20 minutes before the tour departure. It is important that you send us information about your hotel.
Hotel name:
Location:

What to expect

Immerse yourself in a full-day excursion to the turquoise lake of Humantay, at 4200 m altitude in the Vilcabamba Mountains. We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and transfer you to Mollepata, where you will enjoy breakfast including local food before continuing to Soraypampa, the starting point of the hike.

The 1 h 30 min walk crosses Andean landscapes to the stunning glacial lagoon. Our bilingual professional guide will share historical data and help you during the hike, and you can opt for an optional horse rental (not included) to facilitate the climb.

Upon arrival you will have time to rest and take pictures. Finally we start the descent to enjoy lunch included and we start the journey back to Cusco to arrive at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Eco Tour Cusco

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Cancellation Policy

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

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