Humantay Lake

The Humantay Laguna and Salkantay Trek Tour of 1 Day, was for nature lovers who have a day off or visitors who arrive in Cusco and can not take the salkantay tour 5 days / 4 nights, during this walk you will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna in all our trip towards the Humantay Lagoon and the sacred mountains or sacred Apus like Salkantay. VISITS: Mollepata, Soraypampa, Humantay Lagoon AVAILABILITY: Every day TOUR DURATION: 12 hours FREQUENCY: All year

The wonderful turquoise waters at the foot of the snow-capped Humantay, and it is amazed next to an impressive snow-capped Salkantay. Let yourself be carried away by the adventure of the experience in the Peruvian snow-capped peaks

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

The Humantay lagoon is located in the Vilcabamba mountain range, at the foot of the Humantay glacier you will find this fascinating popular popular glacier lake and a jewel of nature on the Apu Salkantay route.

The Humantay Lagoon is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Peru. It is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Cusco. Its turquoise and crystal clear waters adorned by the white snows of the snowy Salkantay give it a unique beauty. Since the Inca times this lagoon was adored by its civilization and today it is still adored and respected by the local Andean inhabitants of this area.

Immerse yourself in the amazing Humantay Lake, a magical corner of the Peruvian Andes that captivates with its serene beauty and turquoise waters. The adventure begins with an exciting hike through natural trails, unveiling panoramic views of towering mountains. As you ascend, the altitude adds a unique dimension to the experience, connecting you with the energy of nature in its purest form. Upon arrival, the lake welcomes you with its crystal clear waters, creating a perfect setting for photography and contemplation – an experience that leaves a mark in the heart of every traveler!

This tour is an option thinking of people who like hiking and nature is located at 4180 meters above sea level The Nevado 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 you can also observe the biodiversity of flora and fauna of the place. Being one of the tutelary snowfalls of the city of Cusco. Due to the thaws, the lake or cocha of Humantay 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.

See the sweeping landscape of the Peruvian Andeans, through the Vilcabamba mountain range, and discover this Inca Sacred Lake. On the way, you will be surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and beautiful valleys. • The trek will take you through the most scenic landscapes of the region. • You’ll get to know the esoteric and mystical aspects of this lagoon. • Take a horseback ride to the top and make the most of your experience (optional). • Find a perfect spot to relax and appreciate the emerald water of Lake Humantay. The trek has a moderate difficulty level, which is why you need to be fully acclimatized before committing to this activity.

Discover the beauty of the Peruvian Andes on the Full Day Humantay Lake tour. From Cusco, we'll take you to Soraypampa, where you'll enjoy an authentic breakfast. Then, embark on an exciting hike to the stunning Humantay Lake, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Our local guides will immerse you in Andean culture. Lunch is a delicious semi-buffet at a local restaurant. Everything is included, from transportation to meals. A unique experience to create unforgettable memories in nature and Andean culture. Book today!

Hike to find the great view from Humantay lake which is magical as you can see a lush green andean valley, the Humantay glacier, as well as Salkantay mountain in the distance. This program invites you to know the Humantay Lake in a full day trip with a short hike accompanied by an impressive landscape of Mountains.

You are a lover of sports and walks then we will take you to know one of the most interesting places which is in the middle of the snowy of the city of soraypampa, the famous humantay lake.

In our tour we can appreciate the glaciers of Salkantay and Humantay and appreciate the beautiful landscape that we will find in the mountains. According to the villagers, the snowy Humantay is the youngest son of the Apu Salkantay, and they would be in charge of rationalizing and distributing the water that comes down from their snows to the populations that live at the foot of these impressive snow-capped peaks.

Humantay Lake trek 1 day -Duration:  8 hours -Location:   Cusco, Perú -Start time:  03:30am to 04:00am -Daily Departures Visits:  Humantay lake, Soraypampa

The Humantay Laguna and Salkantay Trek Tour of 1 Day is for nature lovers who have a day off or visitors who arrive in Cusco and can not take the salkantay tour 5 days / 4 nights, during this walk you will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna in all our trip towards the Humantay Lagoon and the sacred mountains or sacred Apus like Salkantay. VISITS: Mollepata, Soraypampa, Humantay Lagoon AVAILABILITY: Every day TOUR DURATION: 12 hours FREQUENCY: All year

Our trekking is full of nature and biodiversity, the first 2 days are in the high mountains around 4000meters, surrounded by snow peaks and beautiful blue lakes, the third day is passing the Andean mountain and approaching to the jungle where the hot springs relax the tired muscles, the last 2 days have activities like zip-lining activity, and of course one of the 7 wonders of the world Machupicchu.

Humantay, is a snow-covered mountain that is part of the Vilcabamba mountain range and gives rise to the formation of this splendid lagoon which has an indescribable color in words, but understandable to the eyes, which protects the native flora and fauna of Los Andes, is a living icon of the scenic beauty of Peru. And it is one of the most visited landscape and natural destinations in the Cusco region.

We will start early in the morning with your pick up from your accommodation. Then, we'll drive for 3 hours to the village of Mollepata (2,900 masl / 9,515 ft), where we will have a delicious breakfast and have energy to go to Soraypampa (3,850 masl / 12,631 ft). From this point, we will start the trek to the lake. During the ascent, we will have the opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area. We can find some native birds of the area, as well as to get great views of the Andean landscape. Once we arrived in the area, we will enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the spectacular Humantay Lagoon (4,200 masl / 13 779 feet) and its turquoise waters. After having relaxed, we will descend to Soraypampa, where our transport will be waiting for us to take us to Mollepata for lunch. Later, our transportation will lead back to the city and leave us near to the Main Square of Cusco.

Our adventure begins around 4:00 am to 5:00 am boarding the tourist bus that will take us to the town of Mollepata on a trip of approximately 2 hours. In the town of Mollepata we will have a delicious breakfast and then continue by bus to the town of Soraypampa, from this place we will begin the ascent walk for about an hour to the beautiful Laguna de Humantay. This place is excellent for taking photos, enjoying the landscape and the crystalline color of the lagoon. After a time of visit and exploration of the place and the view of the Humantay mountain in the Vilcabamba chain in the Andes in the company of our guide who will explain us about this magnificent place, then we will start the way back to Soraypampa from where we can see the path of Salkantay and we will have a view of this sacred mountain, the second highest in the region of Cusco. Then we will enjoy our delicious lunch to later take our mobility and return to the city arriving in Cusco at approximately 5:00 p.m.

The Humantay Lake is a full day trek and is surrounded by imposing glaciers that are part of the Andes mountain range, among them the majestic Salkantay and Humantay snowcapped mountains that at the thaw gives rise to the splendid Humantay lagoon, just seeing it transforms your way of seeing nature, enjoying of the flora and fauna!

Lake Humantay is the closest point within a day’s reach to one of the most beautiful snow caps in South America, Salkantay. The experience of going up Humantay is unique and what’s more we will have the opportunity to observe the majestic Salkantay snow cap.