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Humantay Lake Full Day
Salkantay’s turquoise lake

Full day Moderate Max. 18 travelers 4.9 (150 reviews)

Day trip from Cusco

Turquoise water
beneath the glacier.

Humantay Lake is one of the most photographed places near Cusco: turquoise water fed by the Humantay glacier at 4,200 m. A perfect trip to acclimatize before Salkantay or the Inca Trail.

START / ENDCusco, Peru

MAX. ALTITUDE4,200 m

BEST SEASONApr — Nov

DISTANCE7 km

Your route day by day

Itinerary

DAY 1

Cusco — Mollepata — Soraypampa — Humantay Lake — Cusco

04:30 Hotel pick-up.
07:00 Breakfast in Mollepata.
08:30 Arrival at Soraypampa (3,900 m) and start of the hike.
10:00 Humantay Lake (4,200 m): time for photos and an Andean ceremony.
13:00 Buffet lunch in Mollepata.
17:30 Arrival in Cusco.

7 km · 3 h · 4,200 m

Cusco — Mollepata — Soraypampa — Humantay Lake — Cusco

Everything under control

What is included

Hotel pick-upTourist transportBilingual guideBreakfast and buffet lunchFirst-aid kit and oxygen

Not included

Community fee (S/ 20)Horse (optional)

Before you go

Essential information

Sun and cold

Bring layers, hat, gloves, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Light daypack

Water, snacks, poncho and cash in soles for community fees and horses.

Altitude

Recommended from your second day in Cusco.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to travel with peace of mind.

01How hard is the climb?

Moderate: 1.5 hours of steady uphill. Altitude is the challenge; you can rent a horse.

4.9★★★★★150 verified reviews

“We did Humantay to acclimatize before Salkantay and it was the best decision. Delicious breakfast and lunch, and the guide looked after the whole group.”

Sophie MüllerDeutschland · Humantay Lake

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