Humantay Lakes is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region of Cusco. It stands out for its unique color, a mixed of green and blue. Its unusual aspect has given this lake the unofficial title of "hidden gem of the Andes". Visiting Humantay Lake used to be reserved just for those who enrolled in the Salkantay Trek, a hiking of 5 days. Nowadays, this wonderful lagoon can be explored in just one day.
Highlights
From 14 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 14 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round trip transport
First aid kit
Lunch
Bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
Breakfast
Cusco hotel pick up
Any personal expenses
Dinner
Horse rent from the base camp (optional)
Entrance fees
Meeting Points
Departure
F2MC+8F Cusco
Main Square of Cusco
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Humantay Lakes is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region of Cusco. It stands out for its unique color, a mixed of green and blue. Its unusual aspect has given this lake the unofficial title of "hidden gem of the Andes". Visiting Humantay Lake used to be reserved just for those who enrolled in the Salkantay Trek, a hiking of 5 days. Nowadays, this wonderful lagoon can be explored in just one day.
Highlights
From 14 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 14 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round trip transport
First aid kit
Lunch
Bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
Breakfast
Cusco hotel pick up
Any personal expenses
Dinner
Horse rent from the base camp (optional)
Entrance fees
Meeting Points
Departure
F2MC+8F Cusco
Main Square of Cusco
Return
Itinerary
1
Humantay Lake
We will pick you up from your hotel at 3:00 am to start our adventure. Then we will drive for around 5 hours in our private vehicle to the small town of Soraypampa. Here we will have breakfast before starting the hike to the stunning Humantay Lake.
The Humantay Lake, also known as the Humantay Lagoon, is located at a height of 4200 meters above sea level. Its waters come from Salkantay mountain, a place considered sacred by the locals. Humantay stands out for its blue and green colors, which contrast with the rugged andean terrain. This lake creates a perfect background for taking photos.
Travellers must walk for around 1.5 hours from Soraypampa before reaching Humantay lake. Once there, we will spend some time admiring the amazing andean landscape.
Then, we will go back to Soraypampa. The return hike takes aroud 45 minutes. Once there, we will drive to Mollepata town to have lunch. Finally, we will go back to Cusco city. We will arrive at Cusco at around 5:00 pm.
