This Humantay Lake day trip is ideal for nature lovers who do not have many days but who will find spectacular landscapes, with exotic flora and fauna along this adventure hike through beautiful valleys and white
mountains especially the Humantay lagoon considered one of the mountains and most sacred lagoons in the region.
Humantay Lake is surrounded by imposing glaciers that are part of the Andes, among them the majestic Salkantay and Humantay snowy that at the thaw gives rise to the splendid Humantay Lagoon, which when you visit it will transform your way of seeing the nature, enjoying the flora and fauna that will be recorded in your wonderful photographs in the place with 100% pure oxygen that your body will thank you for.
Enjoy with us this great adventure full of breathtaking landscapes, it is an unmissable route that little by little is being very popular and requested by all visitors to the city of Cusco. The Humantay Lake tour includes a short walk of approximately 1 hour, it is worth doing it since at the end you will find one of the most beautiful panoramas.
Overview:
- The Humantay Lagoon is located at 4200 meters above sea level.
- Among the landscapes to see are Andean mountains, wide pampas, jungle brows and snowy mountains.
- On the tour you will see the sacred snow of Salkantay.
- You can extend your adventure and take the five-day route through the snowy Salkantay, Humantay Lagoon and Machu Picchu, known as the 5-day Salkantay Hike, of medium to moderate difficulty.
Quick Itinerary:
- 04:30 We pick you up from your hotel
- 07:00 Breakfast in Mollepata.
- 09:30 Trekking to Laguna Humantay
- 11:30 Free time.
- 12:30 Trekking back to Soraypampa.
- 14:00 Lunch in Mollepata.
- 15:00 Return to Cusco.
ITINERARY
Humantay Lake - Full Day Itinerary
This spectacular day begins at 4:30am when your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. We will drive 2 hours to Mollepata located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. Here we will enjoy hot breakfast. After 1 ½ hours of more valleys surrounded by majestic mountains and icy mountain tops we will arrive to Soraypampa
We hike along a path called the “Camino Real,” as we gain altitude. After reaching the tiny traditional village, we continue for another hour and a half, ascending 1,200 feet in just 2 miles up a steep path. After conquering the last hill, we will gaze down on a turquoise lake below, which is surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier.
On the trek you are looking directly up to the Salkantay Mountain, one of Peru’s most sacred mountains, towering 20,600 feet with a sheer and snowy face. The equally impressive Humantay Peak, rising 19,412 feet, is also within view. Shamans and others who follow traditional Andean beliefs, will often give blessing when reaching the crystal-clear waters of Humantay Lake. Once we reach the lakeshore, we relax, enjoy a snack. When you are ready to hike back down, we will descend to Soraypampa and and then take the car to return to Mollepata and enjoy lunch while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy peaks. Tired from such a beautiful day, we drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
INCLUSION
What Is Included
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PRICES
Price & Availability
“The Humantay Lake Trek 1 day it’s available on any date that it’s best for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”
Prices
- US$150 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS)
Additional Options
- A horse can be rented for the trip from locals when you arrive if you desire, about US$25
TRIP NOTES
Inside Your Daypacks
Daypacks can be any size for day tours, but we always recommend the smaller, the better.
- Travel insurance card is essencial.
- Walking sticks.
- Rain gear (jacket and pants) or poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased for about $ 2 in Cusco.
- Waterproof trekking boots.
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and knit / tour beanie.
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
- Hat or cap to protect you from sun, rain and cold.
- Sun block.
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body.
- Toilet paper, the package bundle and exit.
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
- Your own first aid kit with special medicines you may need, paracetamol, second skin blisters, etc.
- Cash - sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.
- Eager and adventurous spirit to enjoy your hike.
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