The Humantay Lake tour is a full-day trip from Cusco to one of the most stunning lakes in the Andes, with turquoise waters at the foot of a sacred snow-capped peak.
History and importance of Humantay Lake
The lake is fed by meltwater from the Humantay glacier, considered an Apu (protective deity) in the Andean worldview. Its turquoise waters and the silence of the mountain make it one of the most spiritual places to connect with nature and with the Kawsay of the Andes.
Altitude: the lake is at 4,200 m (13,780 ft) above sea level and the hike starts at Soraypampa, at about 3,900 m (12,800 ft).
Difficulty: moderate. Trip duration: 12 to 13 hours. If your hotel is in central Cusco we pick you up there (or along the road to Anta); otherwise, the meeting point is Plaza Regocijo at the time given by the agency.
Itinerary
Approximate times for the group departure. On the private service the tour adapts to your group's pace.
- 04:30 — Hotel pickup and departure to Mollepata.
- 07:00 — Breakfast in Mollepata.
- 08:30 — Arrival in Soraypampa and start of the hike (approx. 1.5 hours).
- 10:30 — Arrival at Humantay Lagoon (4,200 m / 13,780 ft) and free time.
- 11:30 — Descent to Soraypampa.
- 13:30 — Lunch.
- 15:00 — Van ride back to Cusco.
- 18:00 — Arrival in Cusco and end of services.
What's included
Group service
- Tourist transport from and back to Cusco.
- Bilingual guide.
- Breakfast and buffet lunch.
- First-aid kit and emergency oxygen.
- Trekking poles.
Private service
- Private transport and exclusive guide.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Safety equipment.
- Depending on the quote, it may include the community entrance fee.
What's not included
- Local community entrance fee: S/ 20 for foreigners (approx. US$ 6) and S/ 10 for Peruvians (approx. US$ 3). Paid on site in soles (Peruvian currency).
- Horse rental.
- Personal expenses and travel insurance (unless quoted otherwise on the private service).
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