Discover the magical Humantay Lake Hike, one of the most impressive natural jewels of Peru. Located at the foot of the majestic Mountain Salkantay, this turquoise water lagoon offers a dream landscape surrounded by imposing mountains and unspoiled nature.
If you are looking for a unique experience in the Andes Mountains, this hike is perfect for you.
This experence Humantay Lake Hike Full Day is an option thinking of people who like hiking and nature is located at 4180 meters above sea level The Mountain Humantay is a perpetual snow mountain with active glacier tongues, it has a singular beauty where you can easily appreciate the “seracs” (compact snow of bluish and green tones), natural cracks, ice caves with stalactites and stalagmites of ice.
In this place Humantay Lake Hike, you can also observe the biodiversity of flora and fauna of the place.
Due to the thaws, the lake or cocha of Humantay Lake Hike was formed, paradisiacal lagoon of turquoise waters with a singular scenic beauty, the coloration of its waters is due to the minerals that are inside it and its greater depth is of approximately 4 meters.
Discover the unique beauty of Humantay Lake Hike Tour Full Day in Cusco! Immer se yourself in a stunning landscape and contemplate crystal clear waters surrounded by majestic mountains.
Humantay Lake Trek: A Must-See Day Hike in Cusco, Peru
Calling all nature lovers! Don’t have a lot of time in Cusco but still want to visit Humantay Lagoon / Salkantay landscape? Not a problem! We have designed this full-day tour jammed packed with views of beautiful snow-peaked mountains, lush green valleys, and of course the sacred Incan Humantay Lake Hike.
Best of all, we arrive before the crowds do so we have the place all to ourselves! Why Visit South America? -This tour is a private or 12 small group adventure.
Enjoy a private tour to the Humantay Lagoon. 4:00 a.m. We will pick you up at your hotel and we will go by car to the beginning where we will have our breakfast, then we will ascend in a walking tour of 1 hour and 20 minutes (5 kilometers) approximately from the town of Soraypampa. on the way going you will be able to appreciate the wonderful snowy Salkantay, once you will arrive to the upon part you will enjoy the view of Humantay Lake next to the the Imposing Snowy Salkantay then we will return to have our lunch and our transport to Cusco
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Cusco
We will begin this exciting adventure by picking you up at your hotel and heading towards Mollepata – Soraypampa. During the tour, you will be able to enjoy the impressive Andean landscapes.
Soraypampa
After arriving in Soraypampa, we will make a stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast before beginning our journey to the starting point of the hike.
Here, surrounded by majestic mountains and valleys, your hiking team will prepare a delicious breakfast to give you lots of energy before we start our ascent. The uphill hike along the Salkantay Trail is 1½ to 2 hours, with your guide pointing out the various flora and fauna along the way, stopping for a postcard-perfect shot of the snow-capped peaks here and there.
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Once we reach the end of our transportation tour, we will begin our walk to the Humantay Lagoon, where we will discover its landscape and its unique beauty. You will also have the opportunity to take photos to save this special memory.
Soraypampa
After visiting this enigmatic place, we will head back to the starting point of the walk Soraypampa, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch Buffet.
Once we have finished enjoying our lunch, we will head back towards the city of Cusco.
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What is Included?
Before starting your trekking, your tour guide will provide you a cloth bag with local fruits, cookies, chocolate, caramels, etc. Every morning, we’ll refill it so that you can enjoy your snacks during the walk.
The safety of our clients and our team will always be our number one priority. All of our guides have been thoroughly trained to meet any challenge that may arise during a mountain adventure. With direct access to professional and medical facilities, as well as the support of close friends, we ensure that everyone feels safe during the trip. Although the radios carried by each guide have limited range, we have taken extra precautions by equipping each excursion with satellite phones. These devices are fully charged and offer global connectivity, ensuring that we can communicate with anyone, anywhere on the mountain. In addition, our clients can use these phones for non-emergency communications. Although the cost of using them is not minimal, they offer peace of mind, even for personal updates, such as checking on the puppy you left with grandma.
What is NOT Included?
We are the safest operator of Humantay Lake Tour, for this reason, we can guarantee you the absolute funniest experience as you trek through the high Andes.
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note:
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
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The “Humantay Lake One Day Hike” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 180.00 US$ 160.00 per person
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with just 2 people.
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the client to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This fee is only for online deposits so you will pay the rest in cash (on the day of the briefing in Cusco) at no charge.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
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