HUMANTAY LAGOON TREK
If time is of the essence, the Humantay Lagoon Tour is for you, and our Humantay Laketour company is the ideal partner for this scenic experience. The one-day Humantay Lagoon Tour begins by leaving Cusco behind and hiking along the White Mountains and the valleys to one of the most important lakes in Incan mythology.
The star of the Humantay Lagoon Touris the Humantay Lake, which is one of the most stunning places in the region. For those of you who want to experience the wow factor engulfed into a one-day hiking adventure, this lake with its turquoise-blue water, hidden in the midst of an incredible natural setting, has ‘opened its doors’ to welcome you.
Taking the Salkantay Valley route, the Humantay Lagoon offers the perfect location to go hiking and discover hidden magical places. This is where our guides will help you along the right path and talk you through the ancient history and importance of this place.
People are drawn to the Humantay Lagoon Tourdue to the natural beauty there, which often leads to the manifestation of divine inspiration for many. And by travelling with our Humantay lake hike tour company, you’ll get to take each sight in and feel inspired as you move across the tour.
Our tour guides are well-versed in the terrain you’re about to see and will also have lots of insightful anecdotes and stories to share with you during the trek. So feel free to ask any questions that you may have about the Lagoon and other sights you’ll come across on your journey.
HUMANTAY LAGOON FULL DAY
After we pick you up at your hotel at 4 a.m., we will begin our adventure to Humantay Lake with a 3-hour private trip by private transport to Mollepata Village (3850 masl). Our breakfast will be served and energy levels will be high, ready to start our day long before we begin our trek. With one more exciting hour ahead of us we arrive at the trailhead. As we disembark from the car, your lungs will expand with the sheer excitement of your surroundings. The landscapes of Soraypampa will hold you firmly in their grip oozing safety and warmth with a journey of cultural aspects of this region.
The weather depends on the quality of the fantastic views of these two extraordinary mountains, Humantay (5,900 meters high / 19,356 feet) and Salkantay (6,215 meters high / 20,390 feet elevation). It is important to note that your guide will give you information about the daily schedule and introduce the name of your group and take the first official group photo.
It is a 1.5 to 2 hour hike to the lake with low to moderate difficulty and more than worth it when you see the magical alpine views along the Humantay Valley. It is also possible to rent a horse instead. Then, take those last few steps and reach the highest point: Humantay Lake (4300 meters is like stepping into a painting by Leonardo Davinci himself. Incomparable views of the lake with its turquoise blue waters and the impressive glacier are framed in front of your eyes. You will have plenty of time to look around, take pictures of the scenery and rest a bit. Your informative guide will share with you detailed information about this beautiful lake.
With your new photo album and personal souvenirs to take with you, we descend back to our driver to take us back safely to replace the energy used in the morning’s excitement, for a much needed lunch in Mollepata and return home to Cusco arriving around 6.30pm.
¿WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Pick up at your hotel.
- Private bus to Palccoyo (round trip).
- Professional tour guide (English and Spanish).
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch (buffet).
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen tank.
- Entrance fee.
¿WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
- Alcoholic beverages and others not mentioned in the list.
- Dinner.
- Rain poncho (can be purchased anywhere in town or along the trail).
PACKING LIST
- Backpack, warm clothing (scarf, sweaters, raincoat, gloves)
- Hiking boots
- Walking sticks
- Rain poncho
- Sun hat + sunglasses.
- Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
- Sunscreen
- Camera and extra film and batteries
- Personal medical kit
