Humantay lake full day tour
Description
The Humantay Lagoon is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Peru. It is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Cusco. Its turquoise and crystal clear waters adorned by the white snows of the snowy Salkantay give it a unique beauty. Since the Inca times this lagoon was adored by its civilization and today it is still adored and respected by the local Andean inhabitants of this area.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up in our private transport from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 am. Then we will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Mollepata. The trip takes about four hours.
In Limatambo you will enjoy a delicious breakfast from the area. Afterwards we will continue the trip in our private transport until the beginning of the trek, Soraypampa.
Soraypampa is the starting point of the walk to the Humantay lagoon. The walk from Soraypampa to the lagoon takes about an hour and a half. During the walk you will be able to observe the beautiful nature that surrounds these mountains.
Upon reaching the lagoon, you will be dazzled by its crystal clear and natural waters that descend from the snow-capped peaks of the Humantay mountain. After the information that our accredited guide will give you and the tour. You can take a 15-minute walk to the viewpoint. Here you can get spectacular views of the lake and the impressive mountains that surround it.
After visiting this beautiful lagoon we will return to the starting point of the walk where our private vehicle will be waiting for you. The walk takes about an hour and a half.
In our touristic transport we will take you back to the city of Cusco, on the way we will stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. then will go back to Cusco, You will arrive around 17:30 p.m.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
we can pick you from your hotels
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(29)
Everything was perfectly organized. The driver was really good at navigating the narrow roads, going at just the right speed so that no one in the group suffered from motion sickness. Elisban, our guide, was attentive and helpful, providing us with interesting information and the right support for this wonderful excursion!
It was amazing, my guide was always very attentive to me and stayed until we managed to get there.
I think Rainbow Mountain’s hike is more interesting but Humantay Lake at the end wins by a large margin. Horses are available to rent if needed when going up (about 80 S), and definitely bring water and a few snacks for the climb and/or drive after. Long day with pick up at 4a in Cusco and return around 530p, but would recommend if there’s time.
Hola Ambassador815215 ! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the Humantay Lake tour, even with the effort the hike requires. We completely agree with you the final view is absolutely stunning and well worth the journey. We also appreciate your helpful tips about bringing water, snacks, and considering the horse option for those who might need it. These are definitely valuable recommendations for future travelers. We hope to have the chance to accompany you again on another adventure through the beautiful destinations of Peru. Thank you for choosing us and for recommending our service!
Amazing tour, it was my favorite in Peru, that lagoon is impressive, it is definitely tired but totally worth it.
Muchas gracias por tu comentario, la laguna es muy bonita e impresionante, y nos alegra mucho haber sido parte de esta visita, vuelve pronto!
Lake Humantay was very picturesque with stunning scenery. Challenging climb if you don’t acclimatize yourself beforehand, but worth every step.
GENIOOOOOOOS!!! I did not do this, if not all! the tours with this company, excellent everything! guides, transport, everything! punctual and comfortable! took us to the best places to eat, that was also very good! thank you from the first to the last in this company, but mainly to David, or as we call the Uruguayans the Deivid! 24/ 7 available! yes! 24/ 7 all day 24h a day! morning d night, always attentive always responsible always helpful! thank you! and once again thank you Deivid! I recommend them and recommend them again! Big hug and doors always open here in my little country!
Muchas gracias señor Alejandro, nos alegra mucho recibir comentarios bonito como de usted, nos indica que estamos haciendo bien nuestro trabajo y por el camino correcto para ser la mejor agencia del Cusco
Excellent option to go see the lagoon. The food and breakfast was excellent. Random and Oscar were the best to make the tour go excellent.
Tours with Cusco Travel Agency are the best thing you could do on your visit to Cusco! They are always in contact with you, they are always on the lookout, the guides know, they accompany you, they talk to you and they help you. In my opinion CTA is a serious company with the commitment to giving you the best experiences at the best price!
Excellent service, very punctual, willing to help and respond immediately. David is always willing to resolve unforeseen situations and find alternatives for the traveler.
Nos alegra leer su bonito comentario Sra Jessica, fueron dias de mucha aventura y cansancio pero lo bonito es que disfrutaron de cada dia de tours y se llevaron una experiencia hermosa en Perú
The experience is very nice. The excellent guide, helped us with everything. Super recommended to go as a family and spend a day together with the beautiful landscape
