Discover the high mountain landscape in Peru and the ancient hikes of the Incas that connect with Machu Picchu along the Salkantay Trail.
Ascent to the region’s most beautiful turquoise lagoon at 4200 meters above sea level, while learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during the ascent through our expert guides.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7 times a day, 2:00 AM–7:00 AM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 10–70)
$50
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Shared Tour (Group)
Pickup included
Private Tour (Personalized)
Entrance ticket
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Trekking poles
Lunch
Oxygen and emergency medicine cabinet
Breakfast
Bilingual Tourism Guide (English and Spanish)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Horse (optional)
Entrance ticket to Laguna Humantay
Pickup Locations & Times
Our staff will come to your hotel or Airbnb to pick you up with the name of your reservation.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
6 reviews
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How it compares in Cusco
Starting price $50 is 39% below the typical $82 for tours of similar length in Cusco
Excurgo comparison of 4,449 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
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 a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tour to Laguna Humantay from Cusco take?
Tour to Laguna Humantay from Cusco lasts about 12 hours.
How much does Tour to Laguna Humantay from Cusco cost?
Prices start at $50 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tour to Laguna Humantay from Cusco run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Can I cancel Tour to Laguna Humantay from Cusco for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Our staff will come to your hotel or Airbnb to pick you up with the name of your reservation. Pickup points include Lucios Hostal, Estancia San Pedro Hotel.
What languages is Tour to Laguna Humantay from Cusco offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tour to Laguna Humantay from Cusco worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Palomino TAXI TOUR.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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joaotm
January 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
It's worth a visit.
Very good experience, requires a certain physical preparation for the climb without the help of horses. When you reach the summit you are surprised by a landscape that cannot be described and is unparalleled with the photos.
Operator response
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco!
Ficamos felizes em saber que a vivência foi tão marcante para você. Realmente, a subida exige um certo preparo físico, mas a recompensa ao chegar ao cume é algo único e impossível de descrever — a paisagem supera qualquer foto.
É gratificante saber que esse momento ficou guardado como uma lembrança especial. Experiências assim mostram que o esforço vale a pena e se transformam em memórias para a vida toda.
Agradecemos a confiança e esperamos poder acompanhá-lo novamente em outras aventuras incríveis pelo Peru!
Com carinho,
Equipe Palomino Taxi Tour
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Ligiamtl
July 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
We love Peru, the services of Palomino and will be back!
We were with the services of Palomino during our entire stay in Peru. We definitely recommend! Mr. Alex is very punctual, kind, attentive and helped us optimize our time and include the routes we wanted to make, making adjustments of routes and schedules. He helped us from our arrival until our departure. Peru is amazing and we are already planning our trip! Thank you, Alex! It was a pleasure!
Operator response
Dear Lígia, how not to remember our trips, thank you very much for your preference. Hugs all the way to Brazil.
E
edmondyh
July 8, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Best Travel Experience Ever
I absolutely cannot say enough good things about this experience, the company and are truly excellent guide, Alex. We have been doing tours all over Peru, and this one was the last of them and stuck out so much. We were nervous because it was too late to book tours to Lake Humantay, but the company arranged private taxi transportation for us at our preferred time and even said the driver would be able to accompany us on the hike. Our driver/guide Alex was so professional, caring and supportive. I'm traveling with my 63 year old mom, and he was patient in getting us up to the top at our own speed. He taught us so much about Peru! And was a truly excellent driver, who put us at ease on the long road to Humantay. I will be telling my friends about this experience for the rest of my life and will certainly recommend that they book Palomino Taxi Tours for when they travel to Cusco, and especially to go with Alex! I don't know if I can ever do any of the grueling bus rides again when I know that this fun, sensible, and thorough but comfortable option exists. A top travel experience that I've ever had.
Operator response
Edmon, thank you for your confidence, we hope to continue traveling with your friends, our proposal to take them with all the patience in the world is our commitment. Greetings from Peru.
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Berniehelms
June 13, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great service, would 100% recommend!
Great trip and good price. The driver was very kind and professional and the communication via Whatsapp (price negotiation, planning of the trip, asking for extra info) was very convenient and in good English. We also cancelled our third trip which and this was no problem at all, even though we got a discount because we were going to do 3 trips. Would definitely recommend!
Operator response
Super grateful for your comment, for us it is a pleasure to meet you and provide our service, we hope to return to travel with your family, friends and acquaintances. A hug from the immortal land of Cusco.
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295luiso
May 23, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great Service!!!
We did 3 excursions with Ramon. Transfer to Ollantaytambo visiting Chinchero, Maras and Moray. Visit the Humantay Lagoon and visit the Palcoyo Mountain. Personalized Service, adapt to your schedules and leave you the time you need to make the visits. Ramon is a great driver and accompanied us on the hikes to the lagoon and to palcoyo. Very good also communication with Palomino. We highly recommend this Service if you want to enjoy your visits without having to do them with organized tours. Thank you for having enjoyed our stay in Cuzco!!!
Operator response
Gracias por vuestra preferencia, esperamos servirles de igual forma a sus amigos y familiares cuando vengan a visitar Machupicchu. Te mandamos mucha energía positiva y esperamos volver a encontrarnos.
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jayc808
May 15, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent driver
After a week in Cuzco , we can gladly say that Julio was the best driver we had from the whole trip. We hired him to drive us to Humantay Lake, and the whole process from coordinating through WhatsApp to dropping us off after the hike went smoothly. He was courteous and very friendly in giving us lots of information during the ride. You won’t regret choosing Palomino Taxi as your transportation in Cuzco !
Operator response
Hi Jill thank you very much for your comments, that makes us more motivated every day to make our work better and personalized. Thank you for your trust. Greetings and happy travel to your next destination.
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