Main lookout of Humantay Lake! Eric appreciating the beautiful landscape of Humantay and the snow mountains.

Humantay Lake day tour (6 Small Group)

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780 minutes
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Calling all nature lovers! Don’t have a lot of time in Cusco but still want to visit Humantay / Salkantay landscape? Not a problem! We have designed this full-day tour jammed packed with views of beautiful snow-peaked mountains, lush green valleys, and of course the sacred Incan Humantay Lake. Best of all, we arrive before the crowds do so we have the place all to ourselves!

Why Visit South America? -This tour is a private or 6 small group adventure. -We connect with the communities. -Enjoy local gastronomy! Peruvian Buffet lunch.

Options

Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley

Pickup included

From₱7,949.35Per Person

What's included in Humantay Lake day tour (6 Small Group)

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Humantay Lake

Duration: Full Day- 3:30am- 4:00pm Distance: 3.5hr hiking (roundtrip) Elevation: 3920m – 4,200m (13,779ft) Difficulty: Moderate At 3:30 am your VSA mountain guide and our driver will pick up you from your hotel. The first stop of the day will be at Mollepata to have breakfast to fuel up on energy. After a light breakfast, we’ll continue our drive up to Soraypampa at 3920m.a.s.l. Here you will have the opportunity to get to know the Sky Camp which is located in front of the majestic snowy Salkantay and Humantay. After a brief rest, we will prepare ourselves to start the trek upwards until we reach the highest point of the trail, on our way crossing wonderful landscapes surrounded by a complex of mountains. You will surely be impressed with the panoramic view of seeing the turquoise lake at 4200 masl. 13779 (ft) close to an astounding glacier. Get ready to take tons of photos! After we enjoy photos and possible glacial dip, we will return to where our personnel will be waiting for us with lunch. Our transport will be waiting for us to return to Cusco by 5 pm approximately.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • First Aid Kit
  • Tickets & Entrances
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pillows & Blankets
  • Oxygen Tank
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Rent of Horses
  • No accommodations included.
  • Gratuities
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring warm clothes: gloves, hat, etc.. (extra pair of socks)
  • Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Lipstick, Buff-mask
  • Bring waterproof clothing in case of weather changes (very frequent)

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Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

We pick up from all hotels (hostels, airbnb) in Cusco, also we can coordinate the pick up from Hotels from Sacred Valley with little extra charge.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

The tours are private or 6 small group, our sales and operations team will have the communication ready. It is only necessary to show the electronic tickets with the Trip Advisor confirmation

Operator

Visit South America