Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco: Day Trek through Beautiful Valleys and White Mountains

Embark on a day trek from Cusco to Humantay Lake, a stunning destination steeped in Incan mythology. Explore beautiful valleys and white mountains, guided by professionals, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and meals included.

Duration: 14 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cusco - Meet your driver at your hotel between 3:30am to 4:00am, and then travel by private transportation to Mollepata village. See the the lush valley of the Apurimac River during your 2-hour drive.
  • Mollepata - we will stop for a quick breakfast to get some energy before our hike!
  • SORAYPAMPA - We will continue on our journey by car…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee (if the option is selected)
  • 1 American Breakfast, 1 lunch (vegetarian option)
  • First aid kit and emergency oxygen
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup in Cusco city
  • Transport by private minivan
  • 1 walking stick
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Drop off at the hotel.
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long hiking journey, departing from Cusco and traversing picturesque valleys and snow-clad mountains to reach a lake significantly valued in Inca mythology - the Humantay Lake, a location of remarkable beauty in the area. This excursion package includes expert guidance, transportation from a hotel in Cusco City, admission charges, and…

Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katherinboudreaux
Feb 2, 2025
Hidden gem - Amazing guide who got us to the spot before the crowds. It is beautiful and the guide makes sure you see as much as possible!! I highly recommend this tour.
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Jay_k
Jan 24, 2025
Beautiful views- go early! - Had a great time. We rode horses up to the lagoon (80 sols extra each way). The views are beautiful and the lagoon is stunning. Definitely recommend going early (4am tour pick up). We were at the lagoon for almost an hour. The cloud coverage changed a lot throughout. We got some nice views and pictures but when we left the view was a white out. I loved the whole experience. Definitely worth the price.
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Dafinka_d
Jan 5, 2025
Great - The guide was very kind and friendly. Everything was organized in a timely manner. The breakfast and lunch were fine. The view from the Laguna is breathtaking. Highly recommend. Just have in mind that it is in around 3 hours drive from Cusco
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Tyson_s
Jan 5, 2025
Bring 2 sole per bathroom... - Bring 2 sole per bathroom usage. Hand sanitizer and toilet paper is not a bad idea either. It was a challenging hike.
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Kseniia_p
Dec 27, 2024
Near death experience - Definitely do it But it is super difficult and challenging. Crawl up the top, do not give up and do not stop
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Kendy_m
Dec 27, 2024
Loved it! - The guide was amazing. I LOVED this experience and will definitely do it again when I'm back in Peru. I did this in December 2023 and still one of my favorite travel experiences! The food, vibe, and views were spectacular!
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Mecca_c
Dec 3, 2024
Felt like a dream - Hike was a bit strenuous but the views are more than worth it. The bus ride was enjoyable and smooth. When we got there we got walking sticks and continued up the trail. They have horses for rent if the hike becomes too much.
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Brent_s
Nov 16, 2024
Great day trip - The view of the lake and the amount of time we had there was great! It’s a hard hike due to the altitude & it being 5 miles round trip with 1500ft of elevation gain. I’m guessing the people in other reviews that complained about getting back late just took to long during the hike. Pickup was at 3:30am and we were back in Cusco a little after 3. Breakfast & lunch had many options. Ciro was a great guide
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Antoine_r
Nov 4, 2024
Great tour and hike - Great tour and hike from Cusco. Good lunch and good guide. Our tour left very early, so we were almost by ourselves when we got up there. Possibility to hike on a horse, but the hike is really not that difficult
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Fabio_t
Oct 27, 2024
Difficult trek, but breathtaking scenery! - Cristian, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable and always pushing for us, made the whole tour amazing. It's not an easy trek, if you haven't had the time to acclimatise, but it's definitely worth the effort, because the view is breathtaking. On the way there, we stopped at a restaurant where we had a really nice and comforting breakfast. This was also the same place we stopped at for lunch, equally good. 100% recommended.
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