Paisaje de Perú

Tour and experience

Humantay Lake Full Day

A high-Andean hike to a turquoise lake surrounded by mountains.

Duration Full day
Departure Cusco
Service Tour compartido
Difficulty Exigente

An experience to enjoy Cusco in less time

Humantay Lake Full Day is ideal for travelers looking for nature, mountains and a memorable landscape in Cusco. The hike starts in Soraypampa and reaches a turquoise lake framed by high-Andean scenery and snow-capped peaks.

Tour route

Día 1 Laguna Humantay: caminata hacia una laguna turquesa

Salida de madrugada desde Cusco hacia Mollepata, donde se realiza una parada para el desayuno. Luego se continúa en transporte hacia Soraypampa, punto de inicio de la caminata. El ascenso hacia Laguna Humantay dura aproximadamente entre una hora y media y dos horas, dependiendo del ritmo del grupo y las condiciones climáticas. Durante el recorrido se aprecian paisajes altoandinos, montañas y vistas de nevados. Al llegar a la laguna, se dispone de tiempo para contemplar el color turquesa del agua, tomar fotografías y descansar. Posteriormente se desciende hacia Soraypampa, se retorna a Mollepata para el almuerzo y finalmente se vuelve a Cusco.

What this tour includes

Includes

✓ Operational assistance before and during the contracted service.

✓ Coordination of schedules, pickup points and prior recommendations.

✓ Tourist transportation according to the confirmed program or service modality.

✓ Professional guide during the tours indicated in the program.

✓ Pickup from a centrally located hotel or authorized meeting point, depending on the service modality.

✓ Return to the coordinated point or central area, depending on the service operation.

✓ Guide assistance during the main tour.

✓ Tourist breakfast en route, when indicated in the program.

✓ Tourist lunch en route, when indicated in the program.

✓ Guide assistance during the main hike.

Does not include

— Services not specified in the program or final quotation.

— Personal expenses, tips, drinks, snacks or additional consumption.

— Travel insurance, unless expressly indicated in the proposal.

— Tourist entrance tickets not specified as included in the proposal.

— Lunches, dinners or drinks not mentioned in the program.

— Horse, local support or additional services en route, unless expressly indicated.

— Trekking poles, technical clothing or personal mountain gear.

Recommendations

✓ Carry a valid ID document or passport during the services.

✓ Wear comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and suitable footwear.

✓ Review the confirmed schedules one day before each experience.

✓ Be ready at the pickup point a few minutes in advance.

✓ Bring a small backpack with water, a light jacket and necessary personal items.

✓ Acclimatize before taking high-altitude routes, especially in Cusco.

✓ Bring layered clothing, a warm jacket, windbreaker, water and personal snacks.

✓ Wear trekking shoes or sneakers with good traction.