Peru · HUMANTAY LAKE TOURS
A glacier lake at 4,200 metres, reached by a steep hour on foot from the road. The 8 below compare the early starts, the horse option for the climb and what turns up at breakfast, with prices and how long the day really runs.
Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake with bilingual guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, or Waldir. After breakfast in Mollepata, hike from Soraypampa to the 4,200-meter lake, with horses available for 80 PEN one way. Expect steep paths, changing weather, big Salkantay views, and a generous buffet lunch.
“It was an amazing hike ! The view was breathtaking.”
Leave Cusco around 4:00 to 5:00 a.m. for Humantay Lake, with breakfast and lunch in Mollepata, transport, an English or Spanish-speaking guide, walking sticks, and a two-hour uphill hike. Guides such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, and Heber are noted for patient support and photos. Bring cash for entry and optional horse hire.
“Such a good day, very well organised and super Wally was a great guide making sure everyone was ok and having a good time”
Leave Cusco at 4:00 a.m. for Mollepata and Soraypampa, then hike about 1 hour 40 minutes to turquoise Humantay Lagoon at 4,200 meters. Jisa Adventure includes transport, breakfast, lunch, a guide, trekking poles, and an oxygen ball. Guides Victor André and Russell are named in the tour information.
“Of course we did not go to the Humantay lagoon as access was closed, but the trip to the 7 lagoons was exhausting, but it was worth seeing every lagoon and the landscape of the Ausangate mountain, as well as the flames. Thank you Victor André, again our guide on the trip.Auto-translated”
Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake with a professional guide, private transport, breakfast in Mollepata, and lunch after the hike. From Soraypampa, you walk about 1 hour 45 minutes uphill to the turquoise lake at 3,900 meters. Groups are limited to 15, and guide Luz has been praised for patient, hands-on support.
“Tour was awesome. Pick up perfectly on time. Our tour guide Luz was above and beyond , she was perfect. She answered all questions we were asking and most important she helped us to get all the way to the top because at the beginning of the climb I was struggling. Thank you Luz and I hope we meet again on some other tour.”
Leave Cusco around 4:30 am for Mollepata, breakfast, and a guided hike from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake at 4,250 meters. Expect dramatic mountain scenery, a traditional offering to the sacred Apus, breakfast and lunch, and a small group capped at 15 people. The hike is demanding, and horses are available for part of the climb at an extra cost.
“Beautiful lake! Our guide Nilton told us some history about the area. sad to know that it took only several years for the glacier around the lake to disappear. Rough path going up.”
Leave Cusco at 4:00am for Mollepata, Soraypampa, and a steep 90-minute hike to Humantay Lake. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide explains the lagoon’s Inca importance. Breakfast, lunch, transport, oxygen, and first aid are provided. The group can reach 19 people, and the 20-sol entrance fee is listed separately.
“Tough but AMAZING hike and experience! I struggled as I was not quite adjusted to the altitude yet but the tour guide was patient and helpful during the climb. It’s a long ride up and down and the hike is a little intense but the views and the lagoon were totally worth it!! Would recommend for a day trip in Cusco!!”
This seven-day Cusco program packs Peru’s major sights into one organized trip: Qorikancha, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, Maras, Moray, and Vinicunca. You get hotels, transport, entrance fees, trains, breakfasts, three lunches, and guides, with support from staff such as Kilma, Andy, and Flor.
“It was such a wonderful experience and I took it to my country. Thank you Magic Experence Peru for making an unforgettable trip 😃😃😃Auto-translated”
Set out from Cusco at 5 a.m. for a two-day trek to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass. You’ll sleep in a Sky Camp dome at 3,900 meters, eat Andean meals, and hike as high as 4,650 meters. Guide John earned special praise, but confirm the group size and pickup plan before booking.
“We picked this tour as it mentioned that it had a MAXIMUM of 10 participants (as we prefer small groups) but we were 19! We were the first to be picked up at 4.20am and spent the next 35/40mins picking up other people around Cusco. Therefore it added more time to the journey. It was a rough start but the rest of the day went as planned. Humantay lake is challenging but definitely worth it!”
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