Humantay Lake Tour From Cusco: Breathtaking Landscapes and Trekking Adventure in the Andes

Experience the breathtaking landscapes and trekking adventure of Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco. Explore the Andes, enjoy nature, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the turquoise lagoon.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cusco - The tour starts picking you up from your hotel at 04:00 am approx, depending on your hotel location the pickup time will be quite different.

  • Mollepata - Once the group is ready the great adventure will start in the direction of the Humantay Lake. You travel by car for 2 hours approx in our tourist transport until arriving in the community of Mollepata. Here, you enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing with the tour.
    Continuing the Humantay Lake Tour, The car leaves the main road to take the dirt road for 1 hour more. During the trip, you can observe beautiful landscapes, canyons, cloud forest, and beautiful glaciers as The Salkantay Glacier (The second biggest glacier of Cusco region).

  • Humantay Lake - Once you arrive at the final stop for the van, the group start hiking for 1.5 hours more approx. The time is an average and It depends on sure of your speed but no worries you will hike at your rhythm. The hike is a little bit more step than the Rainbow Mountain Tour, so try to have many stops in order to don’t get tired easily.
    Upon reaching the incredible Humantay turquoise Lake, All the group will have the information from the Tour Guide and free time to explore more the place, an approximate 40 minutes will remain before to get back to the parking.
    END OF THE TOUR
    After 1 hour you get lunch in the same restaurant than in the morning. As the hike demands a lot of effort, the lunch is Buffet in order to recover all the energy lost in the hike.
    Ending the Humantay Lake Tour, you return to Cusco city arriving at 5:00 pm approx., where our transport will take you to the city center or if it’s a Private Service to your respective hotel.

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What's Included
  • Tourist Transport and Professional Driver
  • First aid kit and oxygen ball
  • Walking sticks
  • Breakfast and lunch (Vegetarian food available)
  • Pick up from the hotel
  • Professional Guides
What's Not Included
  • Any other service not mentioned as tips.
  • Travel ensurance.
  • Humantay Lake (USD 6 per person)
Additional Information

Enjoy with us this great adventure full of breathtaking landscapes; this is an unmissable route that is gradually becoming very popular by all visitors to Cusco. The Humantay lake is located at 4200 of altitude in the district of Mollepata, 25 kilometers on a dirt road from the town center of Mollepata. Then, a 3 km walk is made to reach the destination.

If your thing is to enjoy nature and trekking, this place is ideal. Humantay, is a snow-covered mountain that is part of the Andean mountain range, among these the majestic Salkantay and Humantay mountains, which at the thaw gives rise to the lagoon that, due to its unique turquoise color, generates the interest of foreign and national visitors. The walk to the place will make you feel a sense of peace and tranquility thanks to its natural beauty with which you will find yourself.

  • What we recommended to bring:
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho if your visit is between themonths of October to April.
  • Comfortable shoes for the hike (or the most comfortable you have to walk with a thick plant the path is stony).
  • Small backpack (Snack, cookies, etc.).
  • Water.
  • Cash for shopping.
  • Lightweight, warm clothing, woolen gloves, scarf, jacket /windbreaker.
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, Sunglasses, Sun hat.
  • Walking stick.
  • Camera and extra batteries
Location
Plaza Kusipata
we pick up from your hotel in Cusco City
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shifra
Oct 5, 2024
Rafael was an amazing tour guide !! - Rafael was an amazing tour guide for the Humantay Lake hike! He was knowledgeable, patient, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trek. Highly recommend him as a guide! Thank you Rafael!
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Seaside14512559285
Oct 1, 2024
Infinitely grateful to Kantu. - Take the tour packages of city tours, sacred valley vip, lagoon humantay and mountain 7 colors with kantu during my stay in cusco , travel with my parents and we are very grateful with this agency for the professionalism and gift of service of their guides, especially with nora that I recover my thermos that I left forgotten in the cultural center parwa , with fredy “krueger” that made the journey very entertaining, and especially with richard who was watching and supporting my elderly parents who had difficulties during the route lagoon humantay and also sent us some sunglasses that my mom left in the restaurant where we had lunch.
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Aymeth12
Sep 30, 2024
An amazing view - It was a beautiful tour, it doesn’t cost as much to walk as I thought, you just need to take small breaks along the way, the amazing view and Guide Richard was always attentive with his charisma and knowledgeable of the route, all that made it easier. Thanks for the help and guidance Richard.
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L6464ryerikal
Sep 26, 2024
Laguna Humantay 10/10 - We went on the Laguna Humantay tour Punctual when it comes to picking us up at our lodging, breakfast and lunch in Mollepata quite well. Incredible views and harmony that was made with the group. Included: Round Trip Transfer, Canes, Breakfast and Lunch, as well as Guide I recommend that you hire your tour with them, as they are reliable
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Alfredod386
Sep 22, 2024
Excellent tour lagoon humantay - The tour to the lagoon of Humantay was excellent, from the moment we were picked up at the lodging, breakfast and lunch. What stood out most about the experience was the guides headed by Freddy which the explanation was excellent and showed us the meaning of the lagoon and everything around. The transfer super well, would certainly use the services of the company.
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Satgurm2024
Sep 20, 2024
Amazing Day Trip to Lake Humantay from Cisco with Fredy - We had an amazing time on the Humantay Lake tour with Fredy Carbajal. He is a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide who will ensure you have a great time and get amazing pictures at the lake. If you are in Cusco, this tour is a must do! Recommend to all to do this tour with Fredy!
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Kevin100012
Sep 18, 2024
Great value tour ! - Everything was so smooth from transportation to communication and of course the trek. Food was great at the restaurant (comparing with other tour) The bus was brand new and very comfortable! Thank you Waldir for organisation! Thank you mister Freddy Kruger for the trek!
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N2143xkalanm
Sep 17, 2024
Richard Peregrino!!! - The visit was amazing, our Guide Richard made the trip very pleasant, always attentive and helpful with the whole group, I definitely recommend to do the visit with him.
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Nuevog2024
Sep 17, 2024
Visit to Lake Humantay - On this day, our Guide was Freddy and driver Federico “Toreto” (Don’t be led by his nickname, he drives very well 👍🏻) Despite the weather, we were able to take the tour very well and Freddy always kept an eye on all of us, 10/10! Hopefully Freddy will play them on his visit and give us more tours!
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Nicolassz6272tu
Sep 14, 2024
Tour of the Humantay Lagoon - The tour met all my expectations, it was a wonderful day. From the first moment to the end everything has been very organized, the Guide's attitude, his disposition and support was very good with each of the attendants, the transport vehicle was also in very good condition and in the optimal conditions for the movements. The experience is amazing and I recommend them. I was advised by Waldir, who contacted me from a day before the tour, informed me of the general conditions of the activity and kept in touch with me until the end of the activity.
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