Humantay Lake: A One-Day Hike from Cusco
Hike from Soraypampa to Lake Humantay and discover its turquoise waters nestled among the mountains, with a guide, transportation, and a buffet lunch.
Highlights
- Hike from Soraypampa to Humantay
- Landscape of a lagoon and mountains
- Tour guide, transportation, and buffet lunch
Service Details
- Type of experience: Full day
- Duration: 1 day
- Departure from: Cusco
- Group: Small
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Difficulty: High
- Departure time: 5:00
- Guide: Professional tour guide in English or Spanish
Overview
The tour to Lake Humantay from Cusco is a day trip that involves a strenuous hike. The route passes through Mollepata and continues on to Soraypampa, the starting point for the ascent to the lake.
According to the itinerary, the hike takes about an hour and a half. Upon arrival, there will be time to take in the scenery and take photos before heading back down. The return trip includes a buffet lunch in Mollepata and transportation to Cusco. The tour includes transportation and a guide who speaks Spanish or English; water and additional expenses are not included.
Itinerary
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Pickup and stop in Mollepata
I'll pick you up between 4:30 and 5:00 and take you to Mollepata, where the itinerary includes a stop for breakfast.
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Arrival in Soraypampa
We continue on to Soraypampa with a brief break before setting out on foot.
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Hike to Humantay Lagoon
It's about an hour and a half hike up to the lagoon, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.
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Descent and Lunch
Descent to Soraypampa and transfer to Mollepata for the included buffet lunch.
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Return to Cusco
Return trip to Cusco, with an estimated arrival time of 5:30 p.m., according to the itinerary.
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End of service
End of the field trip.
What's Included
Includes
- Tourist Transport Cusco - Soraypampa - Cusco.
- Professional tourist guide in English or Spanish.
- Meals: 1 lunch (Buffet).
Does not include
- Mineral water.
- Extra expenses.
- Thanks or tips.
Recommendations
- Water bottle.
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
- Rain poncho.
- Clothes for the cold.
- Trekking shoes.
- Sandwiches, dried fruits, chocolates.. etc.
- Trekking poles.
Frequently Asked Questions
The description classifies the activity as high difficulty and estimates the ascent will take about an hour and a half.
Yes, it includes a buffet lunch. Mineral water is charged separately.
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