Laguna Humantay (Day Trip)

Overview

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English

Spanish

14 hours

Mobile ticket

This full-day tour is the easiest way to visit Humantay Lake from Cusco, without having to worry about planning transport or getting lost. With a local guide, spend about two hours hiking along scenic trails to reach the glacial lake. Explore valleys and mountains sacred to the Incas, and marvel at the snow-capped peaks of Humantay and Salcantay. Plus, breakfast, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Humantay Lake

We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 05:00 AM. We will begin our trip to the town of Mollepata. Where you can see the beautiful Apurímac River with its strong and flowing flow during the two hours of travel. After a delicious breakfast in the town of Mollepata, continue with your trip to the starting point of the walk in Soraypampa which is located at 12,600 ft (3850 mt), walk approximately between 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the pace of hiking you have, then reach the Humantay lagoon located at 13,600 ft (4150 mt) with its beautiful turquoise, is located at the base of the snowy mountain of Humantay. Being one of the most beautiful places of Cusco and beginning of the trek to Salkantay, after a transfer of photos in this magnificent place you will return to the village of Mollepata to enjoy a delicious lunch. and then return to the city of Cusco by 07:00 PM.

5 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

First Aid Kit

Transport

Lunch

Breakfast

Entrance to Humantay Lagoon: 20 soles

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Laguna Humantay (Day Trip)

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Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good.
NATHALIA V,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Careful guide. But they could improve the breakfast and lunch. The bathroom of the restaurant for coffee is lunch had no toilet paper and neither paper towel.
Very good agency
354pieros,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice and beautiful experience, puntuality and profesionality Always. Hilda Is a good person. I visit today the laguna Hunantay and was a exeptional experience
Excellent from pick up
628gerardoc,Aug 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The entire tour was excellent from the pick up Yurema was always very friendly and professional They fulfilled everything offered and we were happy for the kindness and patience between tour and tour. Thank you very much. I recommend it.
Above and Beyond
sylviannam2022,Sep 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gem of an experience to the lake humantay. The transfer from Cusco to the starting point was through a scenic route but the hike was quite challenging especially because of the altitude, but the views along the way compensated for it. Hilda was very nice and friendly and was always around to help us.