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HUMANTAY LAKE


Tour Description:

Humantay Lake is one of the many hidden gems in Peru’s highland region. Feel the shocking presence of two sacred mountains covered in white, the Apus Salkantay and Humantay. The lake sits like a turquoise gem in front of the snowy backdrop and feels like something out of a dream.



Trip departures:
Daily


Duration trip:
Full-Day


Difficulty of the trip:
Challenging


Those who like culture and scenery.


ITINERARY

DAY 01: CUSCO I MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAKE
You will be picked up at your specified location between 4:15-4:30am. We begin our journey with a 2-hour drive west, until Mollepata (2800m / 9200ft). We will pause here for a light, energizing breakfast, before continuing for another 1-11/2 hours to the trail head – Soraypampa (3900m / 12,450ft), a traditional village which marks the start of our day’s hike.

We hike along relatively flat ground for around 20 minutes, before beginning our climb to the lake, taking approximately 1-11/2 hours in total. The climb, through the shadow of the two sacred apukuna (mountains), can be very steep in places. It is possible, if you prefer, to rent a horse from local attendants both at the bottom of, and during the ascent.

Rising over the ridge, we finally arrive at Humantay Lake (4200m / 13800ft), a glacial-formed turquoise gem overlooked by the imposing, snow-capped Apu Humantay. We will stay for approximately 1 hour – enough time to take plenty of photos, explore a little, learn about the lake and its surroundings, as well as their place in Incan mythology from our guide. After the hike down, we return to Mollepata for a warming lunch, before travelling back to Cusco, arriving at our drop-off point just a couple of blocks from Plaza de Armas at around 5:00-6:00pm.
 

****During the rainy season and depending on weather, this trek can have some parts that can be challenging and slippery. For this reason, we recommend good supportive hiking shoes/boots and also ask you to exercise caution.
 

WALKING DISTANCE: 6 km / 3.7 miles
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
WALKING TIME: 3 to 4 hours
STARTING ELEVATION: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft


INCLUSIONS

INCLUDED:

  • Transportation.
  • Guide.
  • Breakfast and lunch.
  • Entrance ticket.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Snacks/water
  • Horses. 

WHAT TO PACK

  • Small day pack.
  • Water.
  • Rain jacket/poncho.
  • Hat for the sun.
  • Sunblock.
  • Hiking boots.
  • Warm clothes.
  • Extra money in soles.
  • Positive mind!

TOUR PRICES

1
GROUP TOUR

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$60 USD

*Group size from 10 to 20 people. *Regular departure time from 4:00am to 4:30am.
2
PRIVATE GROUP

From
$135 USD

*Minimum 2 people for this option. *Departure time is very flexible for this option. *Meals are upgrade according to your diet. NOTE: If your group members are more than 2 people. Please let us know because we can do a better price.

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