Humantay Lake Full Day Tour

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 3:00 a.m. We’ll travel by vehicle for about four hours through scenic Andean landscapes until reaching Soraypampa, located at 3,850 m (12,631 ft), the starting point of the famous Salkantay Trek. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast before starting the hike. From Soraypampa, we begin our trek toward the stunning Humantay Lake. During the hike, you’ll be surrounded by impressive views of the snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay mountains. The trail is relatively gentle for the first 20 minutes before gradually ascending toward the lake, which sits at around 4,200 m (13,780 ft). After approximately 1.5 hours of hiking, we reach the breathtaking turquoise waters of Humantay Lake. Here you’ll have time to take photos, admire the dramatic mountain scenery, and even make a traditional offering to the Apus (sacred mountain spirits). Once we’ve enjoyed the lake, we descend back to Soraypampa, a return hike that takes about 1.5 hours and is much easier going downhill. After the trek, we’ll enjoy a well-deserved lunch before heading back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 5:00 p.m.