Reaching Humantay Lake is the moment that makes every step worthwhile. At 4,200 m / 13,779 ft, its brilliant turquoise water rests beneath the glacier-covered Humantay Mountain, rising to 5,473 m / 17,956 ft. Take time to catch your breath, capture incredible photos, and enjoy the peaceful mountain scenery before beginning the descent. Highlights • Discover one of the most beautiful glacial lakes in Peru • Travel in a small group for a more comfortable experience • Hike through spectacular Andean mountain scenery • Explore with a professional local guide • Enjoy breakfast and lunch at local restaurants • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco included
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Humantay Lake Tour Full Day from Cusco lasts about 12 hours.
Prices start at $98 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.
Children aged 0–17 pay from $95, adults from $98.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city. Pickup points include Hotel Sol Plaza Inn, Hotel Principe III.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TreXperience.
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Romario and Trexperience did an amazing job! Romario was very informative and friendly. A wonderful guide. Great experience and memories were made.
Dear jefferyp584, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad Romario made your Humantay Lake tour informative, friendly, and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know you had a great adventure and created special memories with us. Best regards, Raquel TreXperience
Amazing day out with a very interactive guide Romario. He helped out whenever we needed, very accommodating & personable. Would use him again 100%!
Dear tomgarvey08, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed your Humantay Lake tour and that Romario made the day special with his interaction, support, and friendly attitude. It’s wonderful to hear that he was attentive and accommodating throughout the hike. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with him. Best regards, Raquel TreXperience
Washington was thorough, communicative, and helpful throughout the full day experience. Had tools such as trekking poles to help us, and thoroughly explained the history and importance of the location of Humantay Lake
Dear L7083IPkarenp, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to know you had a fun and memorable day visiting Humantay Lake. We truly appreciate your kind words about Washington and his support throughout the hike, sharing the history of this amazing place and helping you enjoy the experience with more comfort. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure in Peru. Best regards, Josselyn
There are no words that about Humantay Lake! It was an amazing experience and just jaw dropping. Our guide David was awesome! He was knowledgeable about the hike. He helped with getting a horse for my mom to ride up. He was patient and helpful to my mom, as it was a hike up to the lake and back down to the base. He taught us Inca traditions. The length of stay was perfect. The breakfast before and lunch after the hike was an authentic and delicious meal. David was personable, supportive and overall an excellent guide. I was glad to have him guide us to the lake. Thank you!
Dear Y8437HTlawrences, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to know that Humantay Lake was such an amazing and unforgettable place for you and your family. It is wonderful to hear that David made the day even better with his knowledge, patience, and support, especially while helping your mom with the horse and making sure she felt cared for during the hike. We are also glad you enjoyed learning about Inca traditions and that the breakfast and lunch added an authentic touch to the experience. Thank you for choosing TreXperience. We will gladly share your kind words with David. Best regards, Josselyn
I would love to recognize our travel advisor Acdiel from TreXperience. From the moment I reached out for information about the Salkantay & Humantay lake trek, he has been incredibly kind, informative, patient and helpful with my planning and decision making. Initially wanting to add Machu Picchu to my plans, Acdiel came up with a plan and sent me an itinerary straight to my email that would have been the only way to make the impossible visit to the ruins work out last minute as every circuit is booked through September. I appreciated his honestly and advice & also patience as I decided on an alternative route to the Salkantay trek for me and my partner. Without hesitation he sent me a PDF packed with information for the new journey. He answered all the little questions I had with a prompt response time and never seemed bothered by all my questions. It can be stressful planning a trip, but having people that are good hearted like Acdiel made the experience wonderful, the best customer service I have experienced and we are looking forward to our trip next week! I wish everyone was as helpful as him, TreXperience is beyond lucky to have him on their team.
Dear Alyssa E, Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We are very happy to know that Acdiel made your planning experience easier, clear, and enjoyable. It is wonderful to hear that he was kind, patient, honest, and always ready to help with your questions and itinerary changes. We are lucky to have him on our team, and we will be happy to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing TreXperience. We are excited to welcome you on your trip soon! TreXperience
Pamela was great! Hiking in high altitude is not easy, but she was patient and helpful. She explained everything we need to know about the mountain and surrounding areas. It was an awesome experience.
Dear caroleannr2024, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to know that you had a wonderful experience at Humantay Lake with Pamela. Pamela will be grateful to hear that her patience, support, and explanations helped make your hike so special. TreXperience
I did the tour to Humantay Lagoon with Elias and it was really great. I had a lot of fun, all the time I felt taken care of and gap experience was amazing. Elias is a great guide, took some spectacular photos and managed to make this tour an unforgettable experience. Ron the driver also very skilled to drive and everything worked smoothly.
Dear 568fabiolar, Muchas gracias por tu linda reseña 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que tu experiencia en la Laguna Humantay fue tan especial y que en todo momento te sentiste cuidada. Elias estará muy feliz de leer tus palabras, especialmente por las fotos y por haber hecho del tour un recuerdo inolvidable. También gracias por destacar el trabajo de Ron; nos encanta saber que todo fluyó sin contratiempos. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y por confiar en TreXperience! Warm regards, TreXperience Team
Our guide Jason went above and beyond to make the day great. He was patient and knowledgeable and made for a highlight of our trip.
Dear brianmF2372TL, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that your Humantay Lake hike was a highlight of your trip. Jason will be glad to know that his patience and knowledge made such a positive difference. Thank you for choosing TreXperience! Warm regards, TreXperience Team
I had an amazing experience with our tour guide Toribio in Peru. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden stories .His passion for the Inca history truly came through. The guide was also very friendly, patient, and well-organized. He made sure I felt comfortable and engaged, and he handled the itinerary smoothly from start to finish. Thanks! I was able to appreciate Peru on a much deeper level. I highly recommend this guide to anyone visiting Peru — they turned a great trip into an extraordinary one!
Dear Raquel, Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We’re delighted to hear that your Humantay Lake experience was so special with Toribio. His passion for Inca history and his friendly, patient way of guiding truly make every hike more meaningful, and he’ll be very happy to know you felt comfortable and inspired throughout the day. We’re glad the organization and storytelling helped you connect with Peru on a deeper level. Thank you for recommending him — it means a lot to us. Warm regards, TreXperience
Great tour, everything was organized for you. Our guide, Filio, had a great personality, was very patient when we needed breaks, and knowledgable. The day never felt rushed. Pick up and drop off included, as well as breakfast and lunch. Would recommend!
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for recommending us! We’re happy to hear everything felt easy and organized, and that the day never felt rushed. We’ll pass your kind words to Filio—his patience and great energy make all the difference. Thanks again for joining our Humantay Lake tour (and for enjoying the breakfast & lunch!). Hope to see you back in Peru soon. Warm regards, The TreXperience Team
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