Tour Humantay Lake Trek 1 Day

Price : 35.00 USD$

Locations Visited : Humantay and Salkantay Mountain 
Trip Style : Trekking Tours
Length : 1 Day
Frequency : Every Day
Group : Min 8, Max 20
Physical Grading : 1,2,3,4,5

Highlights

  • Marvel at the Humantay Lake
  • Take in the panoramic views of Salkantay
  • Experience the local flavours of Cusco during your breakfast and lunch buffet
  • Explore the scenery during your 2 hour hike to Lake Humantay
  • Enjoy a full day excursion to see the fascinating Andean mountain range
  • Hike to the stunning Humantay Lagoon
  • Take an incredible views of the snow-capped mountains
  • Taste the local flavours of Peru with breakfast and lunch.

Our guide will pick us up from our homestay, hostel or hotel in Cusco between 4:00am and 4:30am. After a 2 hour drive we will arrive in Mollepata where we will stop for breakfast. After breakfast we continue for about 1 hour to Soraypampa. Once there we will be able to see the beautiful mountains of Apu Salkantay 20400 feet (6230 metres) above sea level and Humantay 17225 feet (5250 metres) above sea level.
After a short time to prepare your day pack you will start the 2 hour trek to Humantay Lake. The trail up to Humantay Lake is steep but our guide will allow us to take our time and enjoy the trek.
Enjoy the views of Humantay Lake and an optional small climb above the lake to the right or left for a panoramic view.
Finally we will hike back to Soraypampa, which takes 1 hour, to take our van back to Mollepata where a local lunch will be waiting for us.
Once you have finished your buffet lunch you will return to Cusco arriving at the drop off point near the Plaza de Armas between 17:00 and 18:00.

The tour inlcudes:

  • Pick up from your hostels in Cusco.
  • Tour guide
  • Van round trip
  • Food (1 Breakfast & 1 Lunch)
  • walking sticks
  • First Aid kit
  • Vegetarían Option

The tour does not include

  • Humantay Lagoon entrance fee (can be purchased on-site, 20 PEN for tourists and 10 PEN Peruvians)
  • Additional items not listed
  • Extra horse

What you need to bring :

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Rain gear
  • Warm clothing
  • Hiking shoes