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Cusco: Humantay Lake Day Trip with Breakfast and Lunch

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Activity provider:Willka Travel
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Day Trip with Breakfast and Lunch

Activity provider:Willka Travel
4.7  / 5
507 reviews

From US$ 34 per person

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Get back to nature and experience the exotic flora and fauna of Humantay Lake on a full-day trek. Marvel at beautiful lakes, valleys and mountains sacred to the Incas, and get stunning views of the glacier.

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Duration 12 - 14 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Please provide your hotel’s name and address in Cusco center. Please indicate if you are staying at a private accommodation (with address), you will then be provided with a meeting point close by.
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience a sacred wildernesss on a hike of Humantay Lake
  • Enjoy a tasty lunch and continental breakfast
  • Go for an optional swim in the turquoise waters at the base of the Humantay Glacier
  • Arrives early at the lake and be the first one
Full description
Benefit from pick-up at your Cusco hotel between 03:30 AM and 04:00 AM, and then journey to Mollepata village in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. After breakfast in Mollepata, continue towards Soraypampa 3,900 meters above sea level. Trek for approximately 1.5 hours to Humantay Lake, 4,200 meters (13,779 feet) above sea level and get wonderful views of the turquoise waters at the base of Humantay Glacier. Immerse yourself in a landscape sacred to the Incas, and get the chance to rent a horse to ride to the lake. Explore the turquoise glacial waters of Humantay Lake , leisure for photography exploring the surrounding area before going back to Mollepata for a buffet lunch. Then, journey back to Cusco at 06:00 PM.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup in the historical center
  • Drop-off in Plaza San Francisco or Kusipata
  • Transportation by air-conditioned van
  • Buffet breakfast and lunch buffet (vegetarian option available)
  • Official guide
  • First aid kit
  • Entrance ticket (if the option is selected)
  • 1 walking stick
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Drinks
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with respiratory issues

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sun hat
  • Water
  • Rain gear
  • Hiking shoes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones

Know before you go

  • Please, keep in mind that Humantay Lake is located 4000 meters above sea level. The trek is moderate, but due to high altitude, breathing can be more difficult.
  •  The trek is almost all uphill, the trail is steep and a little slippery in some places; it is recommended to wear waterproof hiking shoes.
  • If you are in a Private Apartment or Airbnb in Cusco you have to come to the meeting point
  • Take Comfortable Hiking shoes for the trek, warm jacket
  • Hotel Pick-up is only from the historical center of Cusco.
  • Please note that due to the remoteness of the place, breakfast and lunch are basic, offered as a courtesy from the local partner so tourists don't spend many hours without food. Bring extra snacks and water for the trek

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4.7 /5

based on 507 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Really wonderful tour!! The early wake up is worth it’s weight in gold. I was the first person to the lake and it made all the difference. The tour guides are great, and the drive was seamless and felt very safe. Would do a another tour any day of the week!

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September 5, 2023

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Sarah – AustraliaVerified booking

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Had a wonderful day. Humantay lake is incredible. I was afraid that the hike will be too hard, but it was actually okay. Some people were taking horses for 80 soles. Another good thing that we arrived to the lake before it got crowded, so we could enjoy scenery kinda in a silence because when the crowd came it was crazy. Our guide Gilthon was nice, breakfast and lunch was also good. Thank you guys for this experience!

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August 22, 2023

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Natalia – BrazilVerified booking

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It was a long day.We started at 4. Freddy was our guide. He was knowledgeable, so funny and entertaining. He was also very caring. The hike is hard, because of the altitude. I had to take horse but my husband chose to walk. Weather was great the scenic view was to die for. A few people in our group developed some headache. We took medication to prevent altitude sickness so we were okay. Breakfast and lunch were good. The roads were dangerous but Victor was an experienced driver. It was a very well spent day. However it is exhausting and by the end of the day I felt dead lol. Extremely beautiful view at the peak.

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