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  • 1 day
  • Hiking Tour

Humantay lake from Cusco

Humantay Lagoon is a stunning, vibrant turquoise glacier, fed by the meltwater of Humantay Mountain, located in the Andes. It's a route for lovers of hiking, natural landscapes, and its mystical significance, sacred to the Andean people, where offerings are made to Pachamama (Mother Earth).

This tour begins at 4:30 am, the start of an unforgettable journey to Humantay Lagoon in the Salkantay region, an experience at 5,473 meters above sea level. Return to Cusco is approximately at 6:00 pm.

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Highlights

• Enjoy breathtaking views of the landscape surrounding the Humantay Lake.
• Marvel at panoramic views of Nevado Salkantay.
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch buffet made with Andean products.
• Capture the best moments towards the route of the Humantay Lake

Full description

Our tour begins with the pick up at 4:00 a.m. from your hotel located in the historical center of Cusco.

Then we will head northwest of Cusco, to the district of Mollepata where we will have our first stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast.

Then we will continue in our mobility to the parking lot (Challacancha), from where we will start our hike.

Then we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours to reach the Humantay Lagoon, upon arrival we will have enough time to take pictures and tour much of the place.

After that, we return by the same route to Challacancha to return to Mollepata.

Arriving in the district of Mollepata we will have a buffet lunch in a picturesque restaurant.

Finally, once the tour is finished, we will return to Cusco city, arrival time is approximately 18:00 hrs.

Includes:

Pick up from the hotel (historical center of Cusco)
Tourist transportation
Bilingue guide
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Walking sticks
First aid kit
Oxygen bottle.

NOT INCLUDED:

Entrance to the Humantay Lake
National tourist: 10.00 soles
Foreigner tourist: 20.00 soles
Horse rental (80.00 soles)
Travel insurance
Services not mentioned.
Not suitable for
• Wheelchair users
• People with vertigo
• People with respiratory issues
• Visually impaired people
• People with altitude sickness
• People with recent surgeries
• People with motion sickness
• People over 70 years

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Important information:

What to bring
Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Hat
Comfortable clothes
Gloves
Daypack
Not allowed
• Luggage or large bags
• Smoking in the vehicle
• Alcohol and drugs
• Explosive substances
• Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
Know before you go
• The entrance to Humantay lake can be purchased in the district of Mollepata.
• Wear appropriate clothing for the activity.
• Necessary to wear a hat, sun block, sunglasses.
• This tour involves a medium level hike.

Tour Photos

Contacts

Questions and Reservations

For more information about our tours, special group or seasonal prices, or to book a tour, please contact us through:

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