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10 hours
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Enjoy this magnificent place located at 4200 meters with stunning turquoise waters offering us a perfect place to spend a nice relaxing day, to make it even more spectacular the views, the Humantay glacier is looming behind with (5,473mt/17,956 ft). Here you will take time to relax, enjoy a snack, or meditate in the tranquility of this amazing place.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend a full day away from the city, perfect places to getaway
• Professional highly trained native tour guides
• Visit the most remote and beautiful Lakes of Peru
• Visit local communities, Untouched off the beaten path places
• Have your meals in Local restaurants
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Pick up from your hotel at 4:30 am to drive towards Soraypampa, here, you will have a delicious breakfast overlooking the majestic mountain peaks of Salkantay and Humantay. It’s then a 2-hour hike uphill to Humantay Lake (4200 mt) located at the base of a mountain with the same name, the views of the crystal clear water reflecting the sky is unforgettable, you can also see native birds, flowers, and magnificent mountain tops. Upon arriving at the lake you will have time to explore the surroundings or just relax. Before you start descending your Tour Guide will perform an ancient ceremony paying tributes to the mountain gods.
Pickup included
Buffet breakfast, snack & lunch, wáter
Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel
Live tour commentary provided in English
Admission fee to Humantay Lake
Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
Emergency horse (optional)
Select a pickup point
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alyssa E,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I would love to recognize our travel advisor Acdiel from TreXperience. From the moment I reached out for information about the Salkantay & Humantay lake trek, he has been incredibly kind, informative, patient and helpful with my planning and decision making. Initially wanting to add Machu Picchu to my plans, Acdiel came up with a plan and sent me an itinerary straight to my email that would have been the only way to make the impossible visit to the ruins work out last minute as every circuit is booked through September. I appreciated his honestly and advice & also patience as I decided on an alternative route to the Salkantay trek for me and my partner. Without hesitation he sent me a PDF packed with information for the new journey. He answered all the little questions I had with a prompt response time and never seemed bothered by all my questions. It can be stressful planning a trip, but having people that are good hearted like Acdiel made the experience wonderful, the best customer service I have experienced and we are looking forward to our trip next week! I wish everyone was as helpful as him, TreXperience is beyond lucky to have him on their team.
caroleannr2024,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Pamela was great! Hiking in high altitude is not easy, but she was patient and helpful. She explained everything we need to know about the mountain and surrounding areas. It was an awesome experience.

568fabiolar,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I did the tour to Humantay Lagoon with Elias and it was really great. I had a lot of fun, all the time I felt taken care of and gap experience was amazing. Elias is a great guide, took some spectacular photos and managed to make this tour an unforgettable experience. Ron the driver also very skilled to drive and everything worked smoothly.

brianmF2372TL,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide Jason went above and beyond to make the day great. He was patient and knowledgeable and made for a highlight of our trip.
H7342LLraquelm,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had an amazing experience with our tour guide Toribio in Peru. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden stories .His passion for the Inca history truly came through. The guide was also very friendly, patient, and well-organized. He made sure I felt comfortable and engaged, and he handled the itinerary smoothly from start to finish. Thanks! I was able to appreciate Peru on a much deeper level. I highly recommend this guide to anyone visiting Peru — they turned a great trip into an extraordinary one!
jennifergT4206JK,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour, everything was organized for you. Our guide, Filio, had a great personality, was very patient when we needed breaks, and knowledgable. The day never felt rushed. Pick up and drop off included, as well as breakfast and lunch. Would recommend!
U3728GWalyssah,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Roberto was such an amazing guide, highly recommend! He was very knowledgeable and got us to the lake early in the day so we were one of the first groups there.
abrahamrZ2434DF,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The walk is not as heavy as I thought, our Washington Guide very attentive throughout, always telling us about the history of the place.
Susan C,Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a beautiful day and amazing views of the lake, glacier, and mountains. Our day started early with a great breakfast. We continued our journey to the trailhead and started our ascent. We had not adjusted yet to the high altitude and were a bit short of breath, but our guide Roger “Roya” was patient and encouraging. We had plenty of time for pictures. Lunch was above and beyond with first class table setting and delicious food! Great day!
Climber09106814285,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We got the best Guide possible, Maribel is amazing, she explained us super in detail all the details of the lagoon and also many others related to the Inca culture. It made us feel super welcome and was certainly the Best Guide I had in Cusco, if you do any tour with Trexperience ask about Maribel, you will not regret taking the best photos. In addition to her we went with Danilo our driver who had the best music and always talking with us very kindly, Anderson and Pedro, our cooks also did a spectacular job and everything with a super seasoning. Widely recommended this experience but I think the best of all was the team we shared with and if that was not enough this group tour turned out to be private because we were the only ones:)) I can not tire of recommending to my guides and Trexperience. Thank you so much for everything

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