Full-Day Humantay Lagoon Tour from Cusco
Description
Discover the spectacular Humantay Lagoon, one of the most impressive natural wonders in Peru and one of the must-see destinations for those visiting Cusco. Surrounded by the majestic snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay, this turquoise lagoon offers a unique landscape in the Peruvian Andes and an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature, hiking and photography.
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Itinerary
We will start the adventure with pickup from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco. We will travel in a comfortable tourist transport to the northeast of the region, enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Peruvian Andes.
Our first stop will be in the traditional village of Mollepata, where we will enjoy an Andean breakfast to recharge before starting the hike.
We will continue the tour to Soraypampa, starting point of the hike and one of the most impressive landscapes of the Vilcabamba mountain range. From here you can see the majestic Nevado Salkantay (6,271 m), one of the most sacred mountains of the Inca Empire.
We pass the route that goes to the path of Salkantay
We will start a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach the spectacular Humantay Lagoon, located 4,200 meters above sea level. During the ascent you will enjoy incredible views of the snowy, valleys and mountains surrounding this natural paradise. When you reach the lagoon you will have enough time to: Admire the intense turquoise color of its waters. Take panoramic photographs. Listen to our guide's explanation of the cultural and spiritual importance of the place. - Enjoy the landscape surrounded by snowy Humantay and Salkantay. - Connect with nature in one of the most emblematic destinations of Cusco.
After enjoying the lagoon we will start the descent towards Soraypampa, where we will board our tourist transport again.
Lunch Buffet in Mollepata On the way back we will stop in Mollepata to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with a selection of traditional Peruvian dishes.
Finally we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving approximately between 17:30 and 18:00 hours
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We contacted travelers one night before the tour to be exact pick up time for their hotels
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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(2)
The experience we had with Andean Peru was amazing, from picking us up at Cusco airport to dropping us off for the return flight the attention was spectacular, the tours, the hotel, the transportation and the food was excellent, and we received everything we paid. Fully recommended, it is the best way to get to know Cusco and its natural wonders.
