Overview
Overview:
- Cuzco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Cusco
Useful Information about Humantay lake tour
- Starting altitude: 3,800 m / 12,467 ft
- Maximum altitude: 4,213 m / 13,822 ft
- Walking Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles-round trip
- Overall trek difficulty: Moderate
Itinerary
Humantay lake tour – Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake
We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning (4:30 a.m), and have a beautiful scenic drive of 2 hours duration to Mollepata town situated above the Apurimac river. At Mollepata we will have a nutritious breakfast at one of the restaurants. After breakfast we will get back on the road for 1 hour until we reach Soraypampa, the beginning of the hike.
During this portion of the drive we will see our first views of the imposing Salkantay and Humantay Mountains, as well as observe lush vegetation and fields of local families growing potatoes, At Soraypampa (3,800 m/12,467 ft) We will begin our hike to visit the remarkable, high altitude lake, Humantay. It is directly below the Humantay glacier, and remarkably blue. Actually we should probably call it turquoise.
This is an astonishing 3 hour round trip excursion. After exploring and taking our lovely photos of this incredibly lake. Reaching to Soraypampa, we drive 1 hour to a local restaurant at Mollepata village where a delicious lunch will be waiting for us.
Finally it’s just a 2 hour drive back to Cusco. We drop you off at your Cusco hotel.
Approximate arrival time is between 5 – 6 pm.
Inclusions
Includes in the Humantay lake trek:
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
- Transfer upon arrival from airport or bus station in cusco to your Hotel
- Pre-trek Briefing 1 or 2 days before your Humantay lake tour.
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch. (If you have a dietary such us vegetarian food please le tus know, and request with no cost at all).
- Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Soraypampa
- Return transportation from Soraypampa to your Cusco hotel
- Emergency oxygen bottle
- First aid kit.
- Entrance fee to Humantay Lake
Does not include in the Humantay lake from Cusco
- Dinner on Day 1
- Tips for the crew
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your Humantay lake trek.
What you need to take for the Humantay lake trek
- Original Passport
- STUDENT CARD (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket, pants / rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T – shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream
- Insect repellant
- Snacks
- Water
- Toiletries and hand sanitiser
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
- Spare batteries
Price
Humantay Lake tour Price:
Prices:
- 2 people US$120 per person
- 3 people US$100 per person
- 4+ people US$ 80 per person
Discounts for humantay lake full day tour:
- Student Discount: US$20 (Requires Valid STUDENT CARD to qualify)
- Under 15 years Discount: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Special additionals for our humantay lake from Cusco:
- A pair of walking poles (Included)
FAQs
How long is the Humantay lake tour from Cusco?
It takes a 4- hour drive from Cusco to the humantay lake trailhead by a private minivan, so you will spend four hours in transportation.
The hike takes approximately 1hour 30 minutes, depending on your pace.
The Humantay lake tour itself starts 3,800 meters above sea level, and you must gain another 400 meters to reach Humantay Lake which sits at 4,213 meters.
How to get the tour to humantay lake without a guide?
There is still a way how to get to Humantay Lake (because unfortunately, traveling by public transport is not possible here). You can try to find a taxi driver who will take you to the lake – there is a small chance to find a driver available on the day of your planned trek. But the price will be higher, so reserve the car at least one day before you want to go. The advantage of private transport is that you can travel to Humantay Lake at what time you choose, so you can avoid tour groups. Round trip costs around 380 soles (without 15 soles entrance fee.
The right way to get to Humantay Lake is with a guided tour. The Humantay lake tour starts early in the morning (at 4 AM) when your guige picks you up at the hotel and includes the entrance fee to the lagoon, guide, transfer, breakfast and lunch. The day usually goes smoothly, but as with every organized tour, so this trip is worth it when traveling with a group of friends or with a family.
How important is acclimatization before you do Humantay lake day trip from Cusco?
We strongly suggest staying at high altitude (above 3000 metres – in Cusco or another high altitude city) for 3 to 4 days (minimum) before undertaking the full day trip. This is in order to minimize the effects of possible altitude sickness. Also, you can help your body acclimatize by drinking plenty of liquids, adding a bit more sugar to your drinks, eating food rich in carbohydrates, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol and drinking coca (ancient traditional leaf) tea. Diamox can also be helpful – please ask your doctor about this.
Humantay lake private tour?
The Humantay lake trek in private service is ideal for nature lovers. For those who like walking and during the tour to be able to observe the exotic flora and fauna that we can find along the way, we will appreciate the impressive snowy peaks of Humantay and Salkantay. Our Humantay lake tour is a part of the route to the well-known Salkantay trek. We will visit the first Soraypampa camp, where we will start our ascent to the Humantay lake (4,213 m / 13, 822 ft).
A fantastic journey that will give you time to know Humantay Lake in all its splendor and tranquility. You will be fascinated by so much natural beauty that awaits the Humantay mountain.