HUMANTAY LAKE · CUSCO

At a glance

• Duration: Full day from Cusco, about 14 hours.
• Difficulty: Moderate to challenging. About 1.5 hours uphill on a steep trail.
• Altitude: The lake sits at about 4,200 m, at the foot of Humantay mountain.
• Best time: April to October (dry season). Possible all year.
• Group: Small groups or private service.

Highlights

• The turquoise water of Humantay Lake beneath its glacier
• Views of Salkantay, one of the highest mountains near Cusco
• A scenic drive through Mollepata and the Andean countryside
• A great acclimatization hike before the Salkantay or Inca Trail treks

Itinerary

Early morning: Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco around 4:30 am and drive about 3 hours via the village of Mollepata. Breakfast on the way.

Morning: Arrive at Soraypampa and start the hike to the lake with your guide. Horses are available for those who prefer to ride up.

Midday: Free time at the lake to rest, take photos and enjoy the silence of the mountains, then walk back down to Soraypampa.

Afternoon: Lunch in Mollepata and return to Cusco in the early evening.

Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco
• Round-trip transport
• Breakfast and lunch
• Professional bilingual guide
• Entrance fee to Humantay Lake
• First-aid kit and emergency oxygen

Not included

• Horse rental on the trail
• Travel insurance and tips

Good to know

• Spend at least 2 days in Cusco before this tour to acclimatize.
• Mornings are cold and the sun is strong: bring layers, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Trekking poles help a lot on the way down.

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