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Humantay Lake Tour (Full Day Hike)

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LANGUAGE
1 Day
DURATION
4200 m.
MAX. ALTITUDE
Moderate
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  • Soraypampa
  • Snowy Humantay
  • Humantay Lake
EN / ES / PT
LANGUAGE
1 Day
DURATION
4200 m.
MAX. ALTITUDE
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Hike to the Jewel of the Andes: Turquoise Waters & Glaciers

Route
  • Soraypampa
  • Snowy Humantay
  • Humantay Lake

Experience the magic of the high Andes on our Humantay Lake Day Hike. Located at 4,200 meters (13,780 ft), this stunning turquoise lake sits at the base of the imposing Humantay Glacier, offering one of the most spectacular views in Peru. The uphill trek (approx. 1.5 hours) is a rewarding challenge for nature lovers and photographers seeking the perfect shot without the crowds of Machu Picchu.

Our all-inclusive service ensures your comfort and safety with round-trip transport, hot breakfast and buffet lunch and emergency oxygen. Don't miss this bucket-list destination. Daily departures available—book now!

The hike to Humantay Lake is considered moderately challenging due to the steep ascent. For added comfort, travelers may optionally hire horses provided by local residents. This service is not included in the tour price and is arranged directly at the passenger’s own discretion and responsibility.

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Tour Itinerary

The Humantay Lake is a jewel of nature created by the melting of the snow-capped Humantay.

We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 4:30 am, to board our vehicle and drive for 2 hours to the town of Mollepata, where we will enjoy our breakfast, then we will drive for 1 hour to reach the community of Soraypampa. To immediately recharge our batteries and start our 2km guided hike to the Humantay Lake for approximately 1:30 minutes, on the way we will have stunning views of the Humantay Lake and amazing viewpoints appreciating all the beauty of the place that will allow us to take stunning photographs for the memory (people who do not want to walk can rent a horse at the entrance control).

After staying in the Humantay Lake contemplating the landscape and nature, we will return to the starting point where we will have lunch and then board the van back to Cusco city, arriving approximately at 18:00 pm, near the main square of Cusco.

Tour Map

Map of the Humantay Lake Tour

Hike Information

Starting PointSoraypampa Campsite
Distance7 km / 4.34 miles (round trip)
Walking TimeEstimated 3–4 hours
DifficultyModerate
Maximum Altitude4,200 m a.s.l. / 13,776 ft
Minimum Altitude3,900 m a.s.l. / 12,792 ft
Additional Transport OptionYes (Horses; rental for the ascent not included)
Acclimatization1 to 2 days at altitude recommended

Inclusions

What's Included

  • A day before we will provide you with complete tour information.
  • We will stop by your hotel before starting the tour.
  • Tourist transportation during the tour - Round trip (Exclusively small groups.).
  • Humantay Lake Entrance Ticket
  • Semi-buffet breakfast and lunch in tourist restaurant.
  • Professional English/Spanish speaking guide for the tour.
  • The tour includes a first aid kit and oxygen bottle for emergencies.

Not Included

  • Horse service (Optional S/ 90 soles approximately).
  • Hotel in Cusco.
  • Personal equipment.
  • Personal expenses.

Recommendations

  • Bring your original identity card or passport.
  • Bring warm, waterproof or thermal clothing (jacket, scarf, gloves, and hats).
  • We suggest to do the tour with trekking shoes.
  • Bring a small backpack with your camera, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
  • Raincoat during the rainy season (October to March). Rain poncho.
  • Bring money, preferably soles.

Places You Will Visit

Soraypampa is known for starting the hike to the Humantay lagoon
Place 1

Soraypampa

Soraypampa is a place located in the region of Cusco, is known for starting the hike to the Humantay lagoon. This hike is of moderate to high difficulty and is usually organized in tour groups from Cusco.

humantay Lake
Place 2

Humantay Lake

The Humantay Lake is a beautiful lake located in the region of Cusco, in Peru. It is located at an altitude of approximately 4,200 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Snowy Humantay.

Snowy Humantay
Place 3

Snowy Humantay

The Humantay Lake is fed by the melting glaciers of the Snowy Humantay, which gives it its characteristic colour.

Rates & Booking

We offer options to suit different budgets. The price depends on whether you choose a shared group service or a private tour. The rate is per person.

Shared Service
USD 49
Price per person
  • Tour to the humantay lagoon
  • 1 day hike.
  • Shared guide
Private Service
USD 90
Price per person
  • Tour to the humantay lagoon
  • 1 day hike.
  • Private guide
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Price Considerations

  • Price per person
  • Minimum 2 travelers

If you have questions about tour prices, destinations, or travel experiences in Peru, our team is here to help you plan your trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As an agency, we offer pick-up service directly at your hotel. From there, we will go to the tourist transport, the tourist transport will take us to Mollepata, from there we start our tour. The tour will end at the main square.

The Humantay Lake has entrance fees, but it is included in your travel package, so it is not necessary to worry about purchasing them separately

The visit to the Humantay Lake is approximately 45 to 60 minutes, you will have the opportunity to take pictures and enjoy the breathtaking scenery it offers.

Yes, we offer a wide variety of options for both breakfast and lunch. Our service includes breakfast and lunch buffets, with vegetarian and vegan alternatives available, ensuring that all tastes and food preferences are catered for.

We will make brief strategic stops along the way so you can fully enjoy the breathtaking views and make your trip a more memorable place.

The altitude at Humantay Lake could affect you and cause symptoms of altitude sickness. To mitigate this risk, it is important to consider proper acclimatization in the days prior to the visit.

It is advisable to wear clothing suitable for hiking or trekking, which is comfortable and breathable. It is also important to bring coats, as the temperature at altitude can drop quickly, especially in the morning.

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Tour Photos

  • Soraypampa Starting point for the hike to the Humantay Lake
    Soraypampa Starting point for the hike to the Humantay Lake

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Best experience in Cusco My experience with Andino Peru Tour was wonderful. Impeccable, honest, punctual, respectable work. I only have compliments for everyone on the team, from Ricardo, who first assisted us via WhatsApp, to the transfer back home, as well as all the guides, hotel receptionists, and drivers involved in these five days in Cusco. Tupananchiskama, Peru 🇵🇪
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Andino Peru Tours is a 10! Ricardo, from Andino Peru Tours, has always been very attentive, since our first contact. He was careful with our stay, always looking to know how we were and if we needed anything. We really like the tours and guides offered by the agency, including he managed to change one of the tours that was already included in the package to better meet our needs. It was all very organized. We really enjoyed traveling with Andino Peru Tours and we recommend the agency.
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Excellent experience, highly recommended!! We loved the experience, they are very punctual, they coordinated everything perfectly. All the tours that we wanted for our trip were included. Our agent was always attentive to our itinerary and needs. I highly recommend it 10/10 👌🏼😃
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Experience Traveling with Andino Perú Tours was a wonderful experience in every way, very good logistics, super punctual in everything, the quality and comfort of the hotels is exceptional, the meals, in addition to that, all the tours we took were to our liking, with supremely professional guides (Jhon, Guillermo and Aníbal excellent), with a lot of knowledge and super attentive to the tourist. I highly recommend this agency, for us it was a dream trip and they met all our expectations in terms of support. Thank you very much Andino Tours
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Everything great, I congratulate you, I loved it. Everything excellent, I congratulate you, everything very good, the logistics in transport, hotels, restaurants, the best were the tour guides, very professional in the history of each site visited, the names of these guides JHON machupicho, Guillermo sacred valley, Aníbal rainbow mountain, Cristian humbatay lagoon. They get a 10 out of 10. We came recommended by friends and we are going to recommend them to others.
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I liked everything, it was spectacular Traveling with Andino Perú Tours was spectacular since it is a very responsible company that has very good logistics, with very good guides who are trained to explain and make your experience better. Just like Jhon, Guillermo, and Aníbal, in general the hotels were comfortable and the food was super delicious
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Incredible experience Communication, service, and organization were impeccable. All the tours and experiences we took were very good and formidable, especially the tour to Humantay Lake with Mary and the tour in Machu Picchu with Verónica.
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Spectacular. We were happy with our trip through Cusco with Andino Perú Tours. From the first moment, we felt very close and warm attention, always looking out for us and resolving every doubt with kindness. We did Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain, and everything turned out perfect. The service was excellent from beginning to end. The hotel was very good, comfortable, and well-located. The guides were very good, attentive, and always willing to help us. The transportation was also excellent: punctual, safe, and comfortable for all transfers. Without a doubt, a highly recommended agency. If you visit Cusco and want a well-organized experience with a personal touch, don't hesitate! We would travel with them again.
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