Explore the magic of Humantay Lake in Cusco, one of the best adventure experiences in Peru! This beautiful lake is located in the Cusco region, at an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level. This route also serves as the gateway for adventurers taking the Salkantay Trek, a 5-day journey to Machu Picchu. This crystal-clear lake is the perfect spot to enjoy an unforgettable adventure. At the lake, you’ll have the chance to admire its stunning turquoise waters from a nearby viewpoint and enjoy the spectacular scenery.
An unforgettable adventure awaits!
In this program, we will pick you up at 4:00 a.m. to visit one of Cusco’s new tourist circuits: Humantay Lake, a natural attraction located in the town of Soraypampa. Previously, only those on the Salkantay trek would visit it, but it has now become one of the most popular destinations for travelers. A visit to Humantay Lake takes no more than one day. The hike is moderately challenging if you are acclimated to Cusco’s altitude, and the reward for your effort will be the breathtaking view of this turquoise-colored lake.
CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE
Our transfer will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 4:00 AM to begin our unforgettable one-day tour to Humantay Lake. We will then take a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the town of Mollepata, where we’ll enjoy breakfast.
After breakfast, we will continue to the town of Soraypampa. From there, we will begin the hike, which takes between one and a half to two hours to reach Humantay Lake. At the lake, we’ll enjoy the scenery and capture unforgettable photos before returning to Mollepata for lunch. After lunch, we will begin our journey back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:30 PM.
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The trip begins at your hotel in Cusco. Our transfer will pick you up at 4:00 AM for a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the town of Mollepata, located in the province of Anta, where you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast and stock up on any necessary provisions.
After breakfast, we’ll continue with a 1.5-hour drive along a dirt road to the community of Soraypampa, situated at 3,900 meters above sea level. Along the way, you will enjoy stunning landscapes and views of the breathtaking snow-capped Salkantay Mountain.
From Soraypampa, we will begin a 2 km uphill hike, which takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy panoramic views of snow-covered mountains, beautiful landscapes, and a variety of flora and fauna until we reach Humantay Lake, located at 4,200 meters above sea level.
Humantay Lake boasts turquoise waters, thanks to the minerals at its bottom, with the sky beautifully reflected on its surface. Fed by the mountain's glaciers, the lake is considered a natural gem. In addition to marveling at Humantay Lake, you will also enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including the sacred, snow-capped Salkantay Mountain, revered as the holiest peak in Inca times and a place of ancient worship for Pachamama, or Mother Earth.
At the lake, you will have the chance to participate in a ceremony by placing stones as a gesture of gratitude for your visit to this magical place. Our guide will accompany you around the lake, sharing interesting facts along the way. After our visit, we will hike back to the community of Soraypampa, where we will board our transport to Mollepata and enjoy a delicious Andean lunch.
After lunch, we will begin our journey back to Cusco, concluding the tour around 6:30 PM, marking the end of our 1-day hike to Humantay Lake.
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