Humantay Lake Full Day Trek

4.9
(726 reviews)

14 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

See the sweeping landscape of the Peruvian Andeans, through the Vilcabamba mountain range, and discover this Inca Sacred Lake. On the way, you will be surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and beautiful valleys.

• The trek will take you through the most scenic landscapes of the region.
• You’ll get to know the esoteric and mystical aspects of this lagoon.
• Take a horseback ride to the top and make the most of your experience (optional).
• Find a perfect spot to relax and appreciate the emerald water of Lake Humantay.

The trek has a moderate difficulty level, which is why you need to be fully acclimatized before committing to this activity.

What's Included

Round trip transportation to and from most Cusco hotels
Lunch
Professional tour guide in Spanish and English
Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals and drinks not mentioned.
Gratuities and tips are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Horseback ride (optional, approximately 80 soles - 22 US dollars)

Meeting and pickup

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

• We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco. • If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you. • You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mollepata

    We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. It will take about 3.5 hours to get to Humantay Lake from Cusco, but first, we’ll have a stop for breakfast at a cozy restaurant.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Before starting the trek, our guide will give some useful information so you can walk safely to the top of the mountain. The hike will start at 3,800 m.a.s.l. reaching the 4.200 meters of elevation, which is why we need to take it calmly and slowly.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Humantay Lake

    Once at the top of the mountain, you’ll realize that all that hard work has paid off! Our guides will explain the origin of the lagoon and will give you some free time so you can fully appreciate this natural wonder. After our visit, we will return to the buses so we can continue to our lunch stop. It should take about 45 minutes on the way down to the parking lot.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mollepata

    After a whole day full of adventure, now it’s time for a well-deserved lunch. We’ve selected a restaurant where you’ll be able to sample the best of the Peruvian cuisine. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop off will be at your accommodation.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Use sneakers or light/tennis shoes, a raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season. Also bring Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
Supplied by Viagens Machu Picchu

Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Walking Tours
Eco Tours
Nature Walks
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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