Tour Adventure Humantay Lake Day Trip
Description
This unique experience takes place in Mollepata, located 2 hours and 30 minutes from the city of Cusco. The hike to Humantay Lagoon takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, offering breathtaking views of the Andes and the glacier-fed turquoise waters.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., then travel by private transport to the town of Mollepata, passing through the scenic Apurímac Valley. There, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa, the starting point of the hike. From Soraypampa, we begin a 1.5-hour uphill hike to the beautiful Humantay Lagoon, located at 4,200 meters (13,779 feet) above sea level. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes and the surrounding glaciers. Thanks to our early schedule, we arrive at the lagoon before the main crowds — giving you a peaceful and uncrowded experience of this turquoise natural wonder. After enjoying the lagoon and taking photos, we will begin the descent back to Soraypampa, where we’ll return to Mollepata for a well-deserved lunch. We will arrive back in Cusco around 5:00 p.m., ending this unforgettable day.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is out of Cusco, then the meeting point will be in the Plaza de Regosijos, one block from the Plaza de Armas Cusco
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Important Information
- 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
- Water
- Rain poncho
- Money in soles
- Fruits
- Photographic camera
- Warm Clothing
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Shoes that are very comfortable for walking
Reviews(3)
Very pretty lake but so not worth the trek. Thank god there was a horse but just half way up. At 80 sols. Acclimate! I was only in Cusco for a day and just a little bit of walking left me breathless. It was awful! It you are not acclimated I recommend planning the trip a few days after being in Cusco. Find another city tour or something light the first few days. There was a giant swing and zip lining. Very cute if you’ve never done that. But walking up to the area sucked due to the altitude and lack of oxygen. They offered a late lunch which was very good. A delicious soup that helped with the cold, and a chicken dish. It felt amazing after the long day. The bus driver drives crazy but it’s very common around here or even Europe as well. So used to it but some people may get scared.
I got the chance to visit this beautiful place last week with this company. I have to say that everything worth. The service is good. The tour guide Edwin is very polite and always up to help customers. Humantay is very beautiful as many things in Peru... Check these guys from Machupicchu Nice... You´´ll love it...
<p>If you want to feel like you’re tagging along as a tour company does what they want to do, then you found the one for you. Our guide couldn’t speak english and at one point, the driver stopped the van and started drinking! I didn’t expect the most extreme part to be the drive... do not use them.</p>
