A full day to reach Humantay Lake, famous for its intense turquoise color and its setting at the foot of snowcapped Salkantay, at 4,200 m above sea level. Hotel pickup at 4:30 a.m., with breakfast and a buffet lunch in Mollepata.
You explore Humantay Lake, famous for its intense turquoise color and its setting at the foot of the snowcapped Salkantay.
It’s a hike that combines nature, adventure and one-of-a-kind Andean scenery: you climb up to the lake, get free time by its waters and head down to Soraypampa before lunch in Mollepata.
Highlights
- Free time by the turquoise lake
- Andean scenery at the foot of Salkantay
- Breakfast and buffet lunch in Mollepata
- Hotel pickup and a bilingual guide
Itinerary
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Hotel pickup
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Breakfast in Mollepata
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Start of the climb
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Arrival at the lake and free time
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Descent to Soraypampa
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Buffet lunch in Mollepata
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Return to Cusco
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Round-trip shared transportation
- Professional bilingual guide, Spanish and English
- Breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- First-aid kit
- Ongoing assistance
Not included
- Humantay Lake entrance fee
- Support horses (optional)
- Tips
- Additional drinks
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Important notes
- Duration Full day.
- Altitude 4,200 m above sea level.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the altitude of Humantay Lake?
4,200 m above sea level, at the foot of snowcapped Salkantay.
What time does the Humantay Lake tour leave?
Hotel pickup is at 4:30 a.m., and breakfast is at 7:00 a.m. in Mollepata. The tour takes the whole day: you head back to Cusco after the buffet lunch, also in Mollepata.
What’s the hike up to the lake like?
The climb starts at 9:00 a.m., and you reach the lake at 10:30 a.m., with free time there. At 11:30 a.m. you head down to Soraypampa; the hike calls for a moderate level of fitness.
What does the Humantay Lake tour include?
Hotel pickup, round-trip shared transportation, a professional bilingual guide in Spanish and English, breakfast, a buffet lunch and a first-aid kit.
Is the lake entrance fee included?
No, the Humantay Lake entrance fee is paid separately. Support horses are optional and aren’t included either.
