Inti Raymi Festival of The Sun 2025
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230.00 pp
Humantay Lake is an impressive turquoise lake and one of the most fabulous destinations to visit when in Cusco. This natural wonder is located at the foot of the Humantay Glacier, part of the Andes mountain range, and near the majestic Salkantay, in the Anta province of Cusco. It is an ideal route for those with limited time who love nature. In a single day, you’ll experience breathtaking landscapes, exotic flora and fauna, beautiful valleys, towering mountains, and finally we will discover the Humantay Lake (4,200 meters above sea level), considered one of the sacred and most important lakes and mountains in the Cusco region.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 4:30 AM and head by tourist transport to the town of Mollepata, where we will stop at a restaurant for breakfast before continuing to the village of Soraypampa. Here, we will start the hike to Humantay Lake, which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. We will enjoy stunning views of the lake, take photos, and then begin our return to the restaurant in Mollepata for lunch, surrounded by beautiful views of the Salkantay and Humantay mountains. After lunch, we will proceed back to Cusco, enjoying panoramic views of the Andean valleys and mountains along the way.
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A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.
2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person
Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.
It is important to know the maximum altitude to properly prepare and prevent altitude sickness. Humantay Lake is located at 4,200 meters (13,780 feet) above sea level. It is recommended to acclimate properly before the hike, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and tobacco, and consult a doctor if you experience symptoms of altitude sickness.
Understanding the difficulty level of the hike helps you prepare better. The hike to Humantay Lake has a moderate level of difficulty. For those who cannot walk long distances or prefer not to, there is the option to rent horses to assist with the ascent.
It’s important to know what services are included in the tour price for budgeting purposes. The tour price includes tourist transportation, a professional guide, breakfast and lunch, trekking poles, an oxygen bottle, and a first aid kit. Additional expenses may include entrance tickets, horse rentals, tips, and other personal extras.
Knowing the total duration of the hike and the day’s itinerary helps plan your time and activities effectively. The hike from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake takes approximately 4 hours round trip. The itinerary includes pickup from hotels, breakfast in Mollepata, a briefing at Soraypampa, the ascent to the lake, return to Soraypampa, lunch in Mollepata, and finally, return to Cusco.
It is essential to know what to bring for a comfortable and safe experience. It is recommended to bring a small backpack, hiking shoes, appropriate hiking clothing, a rain poncho (during the rainy season), sunglasses, sunscreen, bottled water, snacks, personal medications, a hat/cap/gloves, and extra cash in soles.
Swimming is not recommended as the water is extremely cold and local communities consider the lake.
The tour generally starts around 4:30 AM and returns to Cusco between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
It is recommended to bring warm clothing for the cold, rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, gloves, trekking poles, water, and some snacks.
Yes, altitude can affect some tourists. It is advised to acclimate properly in Cusco for at least 2 days before the tour.
Previous trekking experience is not necessary, but a good physical condition is recommended due to the altitude and the incline of the trail to the lake.
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