Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco
Description
Enjoy this scenic trekking tours around Cusco without the crowds. Live an authentic experience joining a small group of explorers we depart early in the morning than most of the large groups and agencies, ensuring a more intimate experience of the serene lake and the snow-capped mountain behind it, take time to appreciate the breathtaking views.
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Itinerary
Meet your driver at your hotel between 3:30am to 4:00am, and then travel by private transportation to Mollepata village. See the the lush valley of the Apurimac River during your 2-hour drive.
In Mollepata, we will stop for a quick breakfast to get some energy before our hike! We will continue on our journey by car towards Soraypampa,
We will continue on our journey by car towards Soraypampa, which will take approximately one hour (3900 masl). Here, we will begin our trek to the Humantay Lake located at 4200 masl (13779 feet).
During the trek you will able to see the majestic apu Salkantay
The steep hike up will take about 1 hour and 30 min. If the climb is too difficult, you can ride a horse up to the lake. Once you reach the hardship will be forgotten once you reach the top and see the magnificent Apu Humantay Lake. On the top of the mountain we will learn about why this place was considered sacred for the Incas and we will take time to appreciate the breathtaking views. After that we have to return to Mollepata
Once at the bottom, we will go back to Mollepata and have a delicious lunch.
Finally, we will take our transportation from Mollepata and go back to Cusco and enjoy a much-needed siesta! Drop off are close to Plaza San Francisco around 18h.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are in a private apartment or airbnb please let us know we will let you know where will be the meeting point. Please provide a Whatsapp number, the name and address of your your hotel and check your messages We arrive back in Cusco around 05:30 -06:00 pm.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(190)
We thought this was just okay. If you like tours off the beaten path, less crowded, with a thoughtfully planned day- this is not the tour for you. The trail is so crowded, frustratingly so. People kept taking breaks in the middle of the trail and blocking the path. The buffet was pretty sad- when my group arrived at breakfast, there was probably 6 other groups there (around 100 people total), and lots of the food was gone. The food that was there was not filling and didn’t taste great. Lunch was at least better but still very few options and you had to pay for any drink besides hot tea. The guide and driver were great and the views were beautiful, but it was hard to enjoy while starving and slowing inching along the trail due to the hundreds of other people.
The tour to Humantay Lake was very good. The guide was friendly, attentive, and provided accurate information throughout the entire trip. However, the tour description on TripAdvisor is not completely accurate: oxygen is not provided, and hotel pickup is not included, despite being stated in the listing.
We were blessed to have Yonatan as our guide, he spoke Spanish and English. He was so very accommodating to the whole group. He checked in as we hiked up to make sure everyone was doing good. He don’t rush us and let us take our time to hike up. He took group pictures and sent them to us.
Excellent experience. Johnathan the guide was great! The driver was a bit too fast for comfort. Overall, great experience
Dear traveller, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Jonathan made your day memorable with his guidance. We also appreciate your honest comment regarding the driving speed — your feedback helps us improve and ensure every passenger feels safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We’re glad the overall experience was a positive one, and we hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Willka Travel Team
Great support and adventurous trip. The weather also did not disappoint. Nice clear skies. The tour guide supported with altitude struggles with a natural Peruvian spice spray to support with breathing!
Dear traveller, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed an adventurous day at Humantay Lake and were lucky with such beautiful clear skies. It’s great to know that our guide was able to support you with the altitude and provide natural remedies to make the hike more comfortable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another adventure in Peru! Best regards, Willka Travel Team
Everything was perfect!! Amazing experience! Our guide Javier was very funny guy and keen to answer our questions
Humantay Lake was an amazing experience and our guide Cesar was knowledgable and patient with all of the different skill levels in the group. It was a tough hike but horses were offered at the beginning of the hike at an additional cost. Aside from the trip itself, the agency was communicative and gave us all of the necessary information we needed prior to our meet up.
The experience was epic, I thought there was a catch because it’s so cheap, but the service was great and the food was amazing! Javier was our guide and he really looked out for everyone! Highly recommend!
We ended up being part of this particular touring group, after having been 'diverted' from a different company. Didn't know this until they showed up (I guess they all work together to keep the buses full?). The tour was very good. The guide was very capable, and made sure everyone made it to the top at the pace they could handle. Needless to say: this is a gorgeous place. Plenty of people there at peak tourist season, but it was still fantastic.
Great experience, all very nice. The walk is a bit heavy but the guide supported us by getting us some horses to get on and off. The food they provide is very rich. It's totally worth it.
