From Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

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About the activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
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Small groups

Full description

On the Humantay Lagoon Full Day tour, you’ll get to know the famous Humantay Lagoon, which takes its name from the nearby snow-capped mountain (Humantay, 5,473 m) and is considered one of the most beautiful and sacred lagoons in Cusco.

To start, your professional tour guide pick you up in your hotel between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Next, we’ll head for about 2 hours driving to Mollepata town and have a breakfast, get water and snacks for the trek.

After breakfast, drive one hour more to Soraypampa. Once you arrive at this high mountain plateau, admire the beautiful mountains Apu Salkantay (6,230 m.a.s.l.) and Humantay (5,250 m.a.s.l.).

In Soraypampa, Take a short time preparing your day pack and start the 2-hour trek to Humantay Lake. The way up is steep however your group is small and your guide will let you take your time to enjoy the trek.

Upon your arrival to Humantay Lake, enjoy this fantastic landscape taking unforgettable pictures. Optional a short climb to the left or right side of the mountainwhere you can enjoy a panoramic view.

Next, walk the easy part of your trek. Go downhill for 1 hour to Soraypampa to take the transportation and set offt to Mollepata where you will enjoy a restorative buffet lunch.

After the lunch, go back to Cusco arriving between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

This experience ends near the the Main Square of Cusco city.

Includes

Pickup from the historical city center
Downtown drop-off
Transportation
Bilingual tour guide
Breakfast and buffet lunch (vegetarian option)
First aid kit
Oxygen bottle (for emergencies)
1 Wood stick (optional)

Does not include

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Snacks
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Water
Rain gear
Comfortable clothes

Pets
Pregnant women
Wheelchair users
People over 80 years
People with vertigo
People with respiratory issues
People with low level of fitness

Depending on the option you choose, hotel pick-up may or may not be included. It can take 30 to 45 minutes to pick up the entire group. If you're among the first, please note it may take some time to gather everyone.
You will need to climb 1.8 miles (3km) to reach the top of Humantay Lake; all participants should be in relatively good physical condition
Bring an extra warm sweater, jacket, hat, and gloves as the first few hours of the hike will be very cold.
If for any reason you need to rent horse, please know that such us provider activity we dont not manage these rentals and will not be involved in the process
We such us provider cannot be held responsible for the change of weather conditions during your tour; it is recommended to learn more about weather conditions via apps or any other method and then to choose the best day of departure based on that research.
Only available local currency for entrance fees and extra expenses.