Mountains & Lakes
Humantay Lake
Hike to the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, beneath glaciers and snow-capped peaks. Includes hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, complimentary muña tea, and unlimited coca tea.
Overview
Discover one of the most beautiful lakes near Cusco on a full-day hike. You’ll be picked up early and driven to the trailhead, with breakfast included before the hike.
Walk uphill with your guide to reach Humantay Lake, a turquoise glacial lake beneath a wall of ice and rock. To help with the altitude, we offer complimentary muña tea plus unlimited coca tea and an extra snack on the trail.
Highlights
- Complimentary muña tea, a traditional Andean remedy for altitude sickness and unlimited coca tea on the trail
- Hike to a stunning turquoise glacial lake
- Stand beneath towering snow-capped peaks
- Trekking poles and emergency oxygen provided
- Breakfast and lunch included (vegetarian options available)
Itinerary
- Mollepata30–40 min
Andean buffet breakfast.
- Soraypampa (3,900 m)
Starting point of the hike.
- Hike to Humantay Lake1.5 hours
Graded ascent through glacier-surrounded terrain to the lake (4,200 m).
- Humantay Lake45 min–1 hour
Turquoise waters beneath Humantay and Salkantay peaks.
- Hike down1–1.5 hours
Return to Soraypampa.
- Mollepata45 min–1 hour
Regional buffet lunch before returning to Cusco.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- Complimentary muña tea
- Breakfast and lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Emergency oxygen
- First-aid kit
- Trekking poles
- Unlimited coca tea and hot drinks, plus an extra trail snack
- Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake
Not included
- Optional horse ride (cash payment)
- Extra expenses
Good to know
What to bring
- Warm clothes in layers, hat, gloves
- Waterproof jacket
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Sun protection
- Water and snacks
- Cash in soles
- Passport or ID
Good to know
High altitude (above 4,000 m): acclimatize in Cusco for at least 2 days first. Steep trail in places. Not recommended for travelers with heart or respiratory problems, or for pregnant women.
Pickup
Hotel pickup, about 4:00–4:30 AM. Drop-off at your hotel, about 6:00 PM.
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