Peru · HUMANTAY LAKE TOURS
A glacier lake at 4,200 metres, reached by a steep hour on foot from the road. The 15 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!”
Leave Cusco at 4:00 am for Mollepata, breakfast, and a stop at Markahuasi before reaching Soraypampa. From there, hike about two hours to turquoise Laguna Humantay beneath Humantay and Salkantay peaks. An English and Spanish guide, meals, transport, entry, first aid, and walking sticks are included. Guides Anita and Sandro have earned special praise.
“Incredible experience, very organized. The view from the lagoon is impressive. The guide Anita is attentive and friendly. An experience I recommend.Auto-translated”
Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for Humantay Lake with bilingual guides such as Jesse or Roland, breakfast in Mollepata, and lunch after the hike. Ride through cloud forests and mountain scenery to Soraypampa, then walk about 1.5 hours each way to the turquoise lake. The trail is demanding, so bring warm clothes, cash, and sturdy shoes.
“Jesse was amazing. Best guide! Good English. I’m solo, and assisted me with pictures. Grateful for her!”
Pack Peru’s biggest sights into four demanding days: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain. Small groups of up to eight travel with English-speaking guides, private transfers, meals, and park fees included. Guides such as Jacob, Rosbel, and Joaquin are praised for history, altitude support, and photography.
“Amazing views and we fit so many great places in the days we were here! Amazing food and we got so many pictures!! I’d give this 15 more stars if i could! Our guide Jacob was the best! He explained the history behind every place very well and even helped me with my Spanish LOL!! Very personable and fun to talk to! Would recommend!!!”
You leave Cusco for a demanding high-altitude trek to Humantay Lake, where turquoise water meets snow-capped peaks. The day lasts about 13 hours and includes transport, breakfast, lunch, water, oxygen, and a first-aid kit. Guides such as Solidad have paced the climb carefully, while driver Adriel has earned praise for safe mountain driving.
“We had almost two hours of riding the ATVs and it was so much fun! Thankfully they were automatic vehicles so we didn’t have to worry about switching gears when driving up the hill. Be prepared for a dusty ride! Wear a face covering and sunglasses while you ride. The hike itself is VERY DIFFICULT! If you are not a frequent hiker or use to walking at high elevations this tour will be very hard to complete. Our tour guide was so nice and encouraging while we were hiking but we needed to make frequent stops to stretch and catch our breath. You may get light headed or have an…”
Spend seven days based in Cusco with Chullos Travel Peru, visiting Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Maras, Moray, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake. Hotels, guides, transport, meals, train travel, and airport transfers are included. Expect early starts, high-altitude walks, and a tightly packed schedule.
“Booking this tour was such a great idea! We visited all the classic sites in the Cusco area, and didn't have to lift a finger to plan. We had a bit of a mix-up on the first day, where we had to hit the ground running immediately and skip our lunch”
Travel privately from Cusco to Humantay Lake with a professional guide such as Rafael, Jenkins, or Yesi. The day includes hotel pickup, breakfast in Mollepata, scenic mountain transport, a steep 1.5-hour hike, lake time, buffet lunch, and return transport. Bring extra cash for the PEN 20 entrance fee and optional horse hire.
“We had an excellent private Humantay Lake tour with Kantu Peru Tours. Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Rafael, was incredibly friendly, patient, accommodating, and provided outstanding service throughout the day. I highly recommend booking a private Humantay Lake tour with Kantu Peru Tours — it’s well worth it!”
This five-day trek takes you from Cusco to Humantay Lake, across the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass, through jungle country, and on to Machu Picchu. You get a bilingual guide, four nights of lodging, meals, horses for up to 5 kilograms of gear, and a private citadel tour. Roger is one guide praised for his friendly, helpful approach.
“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”
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