Machu Picchu Andean Trip
Humantay Lake

Cusco · Perú

Humantay Lake

Cusco – Humantay Lake Full Day Challenging
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The experience

Overview

Full-day excursion to the turquoise Humantay Lake with breakfast and lunch included.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hotel pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. and van ride to Mollepata and Soraypampa.

  2. 2

    Breakfast in Mollepata (included).

  3. 3

    Start of the hike from Soraypampa to the lake (approx. 3 km, 1.5–2 hours uphill to ~4,200 m).

  4. 4

    Time at Humantay Lake, with its turquoise water at the foot of the glacier.

  5. 5

    Descent to Soraypampa.

  6. 6

    Lunch (included) and return to Cusco around 4:00–5:00 p.m.

All included

What's included

  • Round-trip transport
  • Official guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Good to know

Not included

  • Trekking poles (rental available en route)
  • Support horse for the climb (paid directly, optional)
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Recommendations

  • Arrive in Cusco at least 2 days early to acclimatize; the lake sits at ~4,200 m.
  • Check with your doctor if you have heart or blood-pressure conditions.
  • The hike is short but steep and demanding: go at your own pace.
  • Consider trekking poles and, if needed, hire a support horse on site.
  • Thermal layers, gloves and a warm hat; it is cold and often windy.
  • Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses; high-altitude sun is intense.
  • Bring your original ID, water, energy snacks and cash in soles.
  • Coca leaves or candy help with altitude sickness (soroche).
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