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Lake Humantay 1 day Hike

The Lake Humantay 1 day Hike is a lovely trail to a spectacular turquoise lake at the base of the glacial peak, Humantay Mountain.

Normally seen on the Salkantay Trek 5 Day/4 Night, this lake is accessible as a day hike if you don’t have the time or inclination to do a multi-day trek. Surrounded by glacial peaks, this route treks to Humantay Mountain. The one-day hike is approximately 10km/6.2 miles round trip and goes from 3900m/12,795 ft to 4200m/13,780ft. This trail has become very popular and can be crowded. We leave very early to avoid the crowds as much as possible.

It is essential to be properly acclimatized for this hike, spending at least two or three days in Cusco (or equivalent altitude) before starting. Minimum passengers necessary for trek departure: 2 people (small groups, 1 person, or private/custom treks possible with extra fee). Maximum trekkers per group: 10 people (special, private party groups can exceed the maximum).

Price

From $29

Group size

2-15 people

Transportation

Van

Difficulty

Mild

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Summary

Start trek

Soraypampa

Route

Ascent to the mountain

Fantastic view

Humantay Lake

Lake Humantay 1 day Hike

$ 29
/per person
  • Daily departures - Small groups
Group service
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Details about the trip

Day hike to the Natural landscape of Humantay Lake

After approximately 3 hours of travel from Cusco to the beginning of the trail of Lake Humantay in Soraypampa, we will enjoy the presence of the two sacred snowy peaks, Salkantay and Humantay. Then, Ascend steep hills and an incredibly scenic trail to the famous Humantay Lagoon to visit the stunning turquoise waters and glacial peaks on this impressive guided day tour.

Overview of the Trip

  • Trip type

    Short Hike, adventure & natural landscape.

  • Transportation

    Private van.

  • Tour duration

    Approximately 14 hours.

  • Difficulty

    The trip is rated as moderate, the passenger has to have an acclimatization days before and have physical, because it will climb up to 4200 meters above sea level.

  • When to go

    The best time to trip from April to October.

  • Tour guides

    1 English-speak tour guide.

  • Extra considerations

    Need to book up to 24 hours in advance.

Places you will visit

humantay-lake-snowy-view
Humantay snowy
humantay-lake-lagoon-view
Humantay
humantay-lake-in-the-water
Humantay
humantay-lake-return-to-soraypampa
Road to Soraypampa

Why book with Apu Ausangate Trek?

  • 100% peruvian local tour operator

    All our Services, Travel and Treks are provided only by the staff of Apu Ausangate Trek and professional guides of Cusco. What that means to you is that We - Apu Ausangate Trek - will never pass it to another company.

  • Small groups for a comfortable trip

    At Apu Ausangate Trek we have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people per departure, and are typically a mixture of solo travelers, friends traveling together, and couples, all of varying ages, origins and nationalities.

  • Expert and professional guides

    Our highly recommended top guides, with fluency and clear experienced English and very well informed, passionate about the Inca heritage and history, dedicated to continuous personal development and learning to ensure that you receive the accurate recognized theories about the Andean Inca culture.

  • Local chef & Andean nutrition expert

    Fabulous cooks. Delicious and abundant buffet style meals, Peruvian and International cuisine are prepared by our professional chefs, from a mixture of local and exotic products.

  • Responsible & sustainable tourism

    We do a lot of work to ensure that we do not damage the areas we go through. We make a lot of effort to inform our participants, both before and during their trip, about the impact they can have on a community and the environment.

Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Lake Humantay – Soraypampa – Cusco

We will pick you up early (around 4 am) via private transport from your Cusco hotel and drive 3 hours to the village of Soraypampa (3900m/12,795ft), located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. After eating a light breakfast here and stretching our legs, we begin our 2-hour hike uphill to the stunning Humantay Lake located at 4200m/13,780ft. You will have beautiful views of Humantay Mountain and Lake Humantay. Enjoy the vista, have some snacks, and relax or take photos for approximately 1 hour before beginning the 1-hour hike back to Soraypampa. Back at Soraypampa, we will enjoy a hot buffet lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snowy peaks. When lunch is finished we will take our private transport back (about 3 hours) to your hotel in Cusco.

  • Approximate departure time: 4:00 AM
  • The approximate arrival time in Cusco is around 5:30 PM.
  • Walking distance: 10 km/6.2 miles.
  • Approximate walking time: 2 hours up; 1 hour down (total: 3 hours).
  • Meals: Breakfast, snacks, hot buffet lunch (can cater to any dietary need).
  • Level of difficulty: moderate, high altitude.

* Please note the driving and walking times, time at each site, and departure/arrival time are approximate and depend upon many factors such as road conditions, weather, van size, group pace, etc.

Please note the details that include and do not include in your tour, each tour is different and we provide you with the details below

What is included

  • Pick up from your hotel.

  • Medical kit or first AID kit.

  • Excellent English speaking tour guide.

  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

  • Private transportation.

  • Entrance Ticket to the Humantay Lake.

What is not Included

  • Dinner.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • Tips for our staff.

  • Extra horse ($ 25) optional.

Private service

You can make the tour in private service, the cost varies depending on the number of passengers in the reservation. The service will consist of trips in a private van, only the people indicated in your reservation will travel. Please send us a message to info@apuausangateperu.com.

We recommend that you bring

  • Money for souvenirs or rent horse.

  • Comfortable sturdy walking shoes or runners.

  • A warm clothes / Rain poncho.

  • Camera.

  • Sun cream.

  • Hat and Gloves.

  • Day backpack.

  • Water.

The Departure point for the trip

Our the meeting point is at your hotel between 03:50 to 04:00am.

Passport

We recommend that you bring your original passport.

Temperature

  • Day temperatures vary from 2 -22 degrees Celsius
  • The weather can be rainy with fog.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that full Travel Insurance is taken, which includes cover, under certain circumstances, against the loss of deposit or cancellation charges. Please note that no reimbursements are given when cancellations occur or for any unused services.

Price

Lake Humantay 1 day Hike

$ 29
/per person
  • GROUP of 1 to 3 people - $215 for the total group (not per person) private service
  • GROUP of 4 to 6 people - $300 for the total group (not per person) private service
  • GROUP of 7 to 10 people -$380 for the total group (not per person) private service
Guaranteed price
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Pay a booking deposit online $29 per person. We accept credit/debit card payments and PayPal.

Notice the credit / debit card charges a fee of 5% and PayPal charges a fee of 8%, which we ask the client since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.

Departures every day, small groups.

For private or group tour you must to book and pay in advance.

Private service

  • Group of 1 to 3 people - $215 for all group

  • Group of 4 to 6 people - $300 for all group

  • Group of 7 to 10 people -$380 for all group

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