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Humantay Lake: Marvelous Turquoise Expanse Nested in the Andes
5.0
53 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on an incredible one-day hike through the Andes to discover the marvelous turquoise expanse of Humantay Lake. Surrounded by ancient glaciers, this hidden gem is a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Embark on an incredible one-day hike through the Andes to discover the marvelous turquoise expanse of Humantay Lake. Surrounded by ancient glaciers, this hidden gem is a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cusco - The tour starts picking you up from your hotel at 04:00 am approx, depending on your hotel location the pickup time will be quite different.
- Mollepata - Once the group is ready the great adventure will start in the direction of the Humantay Lake. You travel by car for 2 hours approx in our tourist transport until arriving in the…
- Cusco - The tour starts picking you up from your hotel at 04:00 am approx, depending on your hotel location the pickup time will be quite different.
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Mollepata - Once the group is ready the great adventure will start in the direction of the Humantay Lake. You travel by car for 2 hours approx in our tourist transport until arriving in the community of Mollepata. Here, you enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing with the tour.
Continuing the Humantay Lake Tour, The car leaves the main road to take the dirt road for 1 hour more. During the trip, you can observe beautiful landscapes, canyons, cloud forest, and beautiful glaciers as The Salkantay Glacier (The second biggest glacier of Cusco region). -
Humantay Lake - Once you arrive at the final stop for the van, the group start hiking for 1.5 hours more approx. The time is an average and It depends on sure of your speed but no worries you will hike at your rhythm. The hike is a little bit more step than the Rainbow Mountain Tour, so try to have many stops in order to don’t get tired easily.
Upon reaching the incredible Humantay turquoise Lake, All the group will have the information from the Tour Guide and free time to explore more the place, an approximate 40 minutes will remain before to get back to the parking.
END OF THE TOUR
After 1 hour you get lunch in the same restaurant than in the morning. As the hike demands a lot of effort, the lunch is Buffet in order to recover all the energy lost in the hike.
Ending the Humantay Lake Tour, you return to Cusco city arriving at 5:00 pm approx., where our transport will take you to the city center or if it’s a Private Service to your respective hotel.
END OF OUR SERVICES
What's Included
- Private tourist transport
- Private professional guide
- Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
- Private tourist transport
- Private professional guide
- Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
What's Not Included
- Horse.
- Entrance fees
- Horse.
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Enjoy an incredible experience through the Andes, come and discover the magical lagoon of HUMANTAY, due to its unique turquoise color, generates the interest of foreign and national visitors, surrounded by ancient glaciers like the SALKANTAY.
Enjoy this one-day hike, leaving Cusco very early, then go by bus to the community of Soraypampa, the place where…
Enjoy an incredible experience through the Andes, come and discover the magical lagoon of HUMANTAY, due to its unique turquoise color, generates the interest of foreign and national visitors, surrounded by ancient glaciers like the SALKANTAY.
Enjoy this one-day hike, leaving Cusco very early, then go by bus to the community of Soraypampa, the place where we begin our incredible adventure.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(53 Ratings)
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877natalias
Jan 5, 2026
Unforgettable tour - Yessi was our guide, I can say that his energy was spectacular, it would not have been the same without it, he guided us and told us many things about the lagoon, his attention made this tour an unforgettable moment.
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Alejandramn2105kv
Jan 4, 2026
Unmissable walk, recommend Yesi guide. - Excellent accompaniment, service, preparation, knowledge, organization and punctuality with the Yesi guide. 100% recommended.
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I5901cyyuric
Dec 4, 2025
Cusco Family Tour - Amazing experience, amazing tour, amazing guide!
Christian was super nice, funny, patient and knowledgeable and Diego, the Peruvian Tournament!
Highly recommended 😁🏞️
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Zuad2025
Dec 2, 2025
The Best Tour Experience in Cusco - We took a family trip and took five private tours with this agency. Everything was very well organized, always answered our doubts and prices were reasonable. Even during the trip we were given the flexibility to exchange some tours for others.
Our guides: Rafael, Cristian and Jenkis, were excellent: very patient, friendly and knowledgeable. The explanations in each archaeological zone were clear and the tours super entertaining. We also highlight Diego, our driver, an expert behind the wheel who always helped us optimize times and get to the most important points early.
In general, a committed, professional and very human service.
We would definitely choose this agency again.
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Angelica_b
Nov 26, 2025
Private humantay - 100/10 Yesyes it was excellent, at all times it was attentive and helped us to have the best experience avoiding crowds and I take the best pictures of our whole trip. Going on a private tour is the best way to see Humantay we return back to Cusco at an excellent time.
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Kiras764
Oct 26, 2025
Incredible Humantay Lake Tour with Carlos — Highly Recommend Kantu Tours! - Our private Humantay Lake tour with Carlos was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Peru. He was kind, knowledgeable, and so genuine — the kind of guide who truly cares about both the people and the place. He helped me pick up trash along the trail to keep the mountain pristine and took some of the most beautiful photos I’ve ever had taken on a hike. The views were breathtaking, and Carlos made the experience feel effortless and meaningful. I highly recommend Kantu Tours and especially Carlos if you want a guide who goes above and beyond!
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G852muandream
Aug 22, 2025
They made me feel very calm throughout the trip - We did several tours with Kantu tours, Machupichu, Humantay, 7 colors, among others.
It was a very pleasant experience, they were very punctual with the agreed schedules, attached to the itinerary, attentive and friendly guides who gave us valuable information in each. Most importantly, the whole journey since our arrival accompanied us with messages and reminders of what we would do the next day.
I highly recommend them.
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Global32866063939
Aug 15, 2025
MARAVILLA NATURAL - We were guided by Yenkings and the driver of the vehicle Kevin and Diego made a very professional team.
The place is wonderful we loved "Spirit Traveler" very happy to be able to contemplate and admire this place.
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148f_timaa
Aug 7, 2025
Highly recommended: attention, food and friendliness - Service was excellent. We were a group of deaf people and the tour guide, Mr. Rafael, was very friendly throughout the trip. We communicate in writing without any problems. Also, breakfast and lunch were delicious, everything was very well organized. We highly recommend this Service, you will not regret it! Thank you very much, Rafael.
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Jeffryl_t
Jul 18, 2025
Flawless Humantay Lake Experience - We had an excellent private Humantay Lake tour with Kantu Peru Tours. Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Rafael, was incredibly friendly, patient, accommodating, and provided outstanding service throughout the day. I highly recommend booking a private Humantay Lake tour with Kantu Peru Tours — it’s well worth it!
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