Lake Humantay Full Day Trip with Transfers, Breakfast and Lunch
Description
Step into a world of unparalleled beauty with the Humantay Lake Tour, meticulously curated by us. Journey through pristine landscapes as dawn's first light illuminates Cusco's breathtaking scenery. With our experienced guides, you’ll traverse through the heart of the Andes, culminating at the mesmerizing Humantay Lake – a shimmering turquoise marvel cradled by towering mountains. Along the way, indulge in authentic Andean breakfasts, capture moments that last a lifetime, and let the serene ambiance rejuvenate your spirit. With limited slots and a high demand, it's an experience waiting for you. Book now, and immerse yourself in the magic that is Humantay with Magical Cusco.
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Itinerary
As daybreak emerges, the Humantay Lake Peru excursion commences its magical voyage. We will fetch you from your rendezvous location precisely at 4:00 am.
From here, our 2-hour journey begins, aiming for Soraypampa as our initial destination.
Arriving at Soraypampa by 6:00 am, a concise yet filling breakfast awaits us. This meal primes us for the forthcoming escapade. Recharged by the breakfast, our trek towards Humantay Lake starts.
Located at a lofty height of 4,200 meters or 13,780 feet, the journey, spanning roughly 1.5 hours, challenges even the hardy. But persist, for by 9:00 am, the allure of Humantay Lake's gleaming turquoise essence is revealed, enhanced by the majestic backdrop of Humantay Mountain. At this serene locale, treasure moments of tranquillity, snap photographs, and relish the serene vistas. As midday nears, our return journey to Soraypampa commences.
Around 2:00 pm, anticipate a delectable lunch at Soraypampa, revitalizing our bodies. This stop also affords a chance to stock up on any snacks for the return trip. Our departure from Soraypampa is slated for around 3:00 pm.
By early evening, around 5:00 pm, we aim to have you relaxed in your Cusco hotel, reminiscing about a day of unparalleled splendor.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not within the centre of Cusco, we will be meeting you at Plaza Regocijo, a block away from Cusco's main square.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(31)
Highly recommended tour They are the best if you want to have an incredible experience Ten out of ten willingness
Mario and Pamela were watching over us all our way, excellent care and super recommended
Very good experience with Mario and Pamela, I recommend them, 100% recommended, Mario and Pamela make the experience very pleasant
One of the best experiences was certainly the excursion to the Humantay Lagoon. The place alone is incredibly beautiful, mystical. But what made the difference was not having to worry about anything else: from the very beginning, everything is thought out so you can really connect with the environment. Service was much more than attentive. The transfers were punctual, without any inconvenience and quite comfortable. Breakfast and lunch included were served in a place with beautiful views (something that is appreciated when you go for a good hike). Throughout the tour, the guides were super attentive to each person in the group, explaining patiently, giving encouragement and making the experience enjoyable and very safe. You rating the love and dedication they put into it. It’s not one of those impersonal agencies: here they really make you feel welcome. I very much appreciate the humane treatment, the super positive energy and the professionalism. If you are looking for a local, close and authentic agency to visit amazing places like Humantay (and many more), I definitely recommend giving them a try. I wish you every success in the world. They deserve it! Tupananchiskama 🔥🥺 JP
Magical Cusco travel agency is the best for these tours. They always care about your well-being and you feel dull. Knowing the Humantay lagoon leaves you speechless, it is a challenging and tired path, but when you reach the top it is an incredible sight. Looks like something out of a movie. Guides help you take amazing photos and tell you how this lagoon was discovered.
We took a private tour to the humantay lagoon. Our guide and driver picked us up in ollantaytambo (which is rare. Normally departures are from cusco) First of all, mario is a great driver 🤩 and John a wonderful guide. Listening, patient and so kind. He taught us a lot of things. Then this hike to the lagoon is fantastic. Believe me, it deserves 💪🏽 Thanks to you two, it was perfect.
Lake Humantay was a beautiful, albeit touristy, destination that I highly recommend to those visiting Peru. We did this instead of other lake options farther out from Cusco. I will say the company was a little more difficult to work with than others I used on this trip; I didnt hear from them with any details until the afternoon before we left and that was after my emailing for confirmation a few times. Our tour guide was great though!!
Pros: -Karen, the tour provider, was fantastic and very responsive with chats. -Sandro, the tour guide, was amazing and really made the trip enjoyable. - On time pick up OK/Average: -The breakfast and lunch were alright, but drinks were not included. -Humantay Lake was alright. If you've been to Banff National Park, Banff is probably better. Cons/Can be improved: - If you have motion sickness, probably consider not taking this tour. The road is very narrow and has a lot of turns. - It's a bit long to get there. - There's a lot of horse manure on the hiking track, so be careful. - Altitude sickness: Please be aware and bring your oxygen. - Drop off isn't in the hotel. Instead, in the city hall.
Christian our guide was great!! Super happy we chose to do this instead of rainbow mountain! Hike itself was tougher than expected because of the high altitude, especially on the last portion which was about 65 degrees incline. Total hike about 4 hours round trip, coming back down was relatively easy. The view once you get to the top is amazing and rewarding. Keep in mind there is a chance fog could damper the view significantly so try to plan around the weather if possible but it’s unpredictable. Also, the reservation told us 9AM pickup at our hotel but we got a text at 2AM to prepare for a 4AM pickup which thankfully woke us up in time. So confirm with them in WhatsApp prior. Overall, totally recommend this tour!!
I recently went on Humantay lake Trek with Magical Cusco Travel Agency and it was an amazing experience. The views of the lake were absolutely stunning and the hike itself was both challenging and rewarding. Our guides were fantastic, providing great support and insights throughout the trek. Definitely a highlight of my Peru trrip.
