Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco: Day Trek through Beautiful Valleys and White Mountains

Embark on a day trek from Cusco to Humantay Lake, a stunning destination steeped in Incan mythology. Explore beautiful valleys and white mountains, guided by professionals, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and meals included.

Duration: 14 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cusco - Meet your driver at your hotel between 3:30am to 4:00am, and then travel by private transportation to Mollepata village. See the the lush valley of the Apurimac River during your 2-hour drive.
  • Mollepata - we will stop for a quick breakfast to get some energy before our hike!
  • SORAYPAMPA - We will continue on our journey by car…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee (if the option is selected)
  • 1 American Breakfast, 1 lunch (vegetarian option)
  • First aid kit and emergency oxygen
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup in Cusco city
  • Transport by private minivan
  • 1 walking stick
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Drop off at the hotel.
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long hiking journey, departing from Cusco and traversing picturesque valleys and snow-clad mountains to reach a lake significantly valued in Inca mythology - the Humantay Lake, a location of remarkable beauty in the area. This excursion package includes expert guidance, transportation from a hotel in Cusco City, admission charges, and…

Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Diane_c
Apr 19, 2025
Fantastic! - THIS WAS SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Our tour guide, Hilton, was knowledgeable and helps you with anything you need! I was a solo traveler but the group definitely stood together and nobody was left behind. We ate at an all you can eat breakfast and lunch cute calm spot, which was much needed. Nothing about the trip felt rushed. The trail up the mountain is rather difficult, but after a short 30 minute hike, you had the option to take horses/mules up to the lake (this was not included but it was only 80 soles and only one way). The trail down the mountain was not difficult and you can take your time. Overall such a good experience. Just a few key reminders, pack light and bring water and small snacks.
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Katherinboudreaux
Feb 2, 2025
Hidden gem - Amazing guide who got us to the spot before the crowds. It is beautiful and the guide makes sure you see as much as possible!! I highly recommend this tour.
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Jay_k
Jan 24, 2025
Beautiful views- go early! - Had a great time. We rode horses up to the lagoon (80 sols extra each way). The views are beautiful and the lagoon is stunning. Definitely recommend going early (4am tour pick up). We were at the lagoon for almost an hour. The cloud coverage changed a lot throughout. We got some nice views and pictures but when we left the view was a white out. I loved the whole experience. Definitely worth the price.
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Dafinka_d
Jan 5, 2025
Great - The guide was very kind and friendly. Everything was organized in a timely manner. The breakfast and lunch were fine. The view from the Laguna is breathtaking. Highly recommend. Just have in mind that it is in around 3 hours drive from Cusco
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Tyson_s
Jan 5, 2025
Bring 2 sole per bathroom... - Bring 2 sole per bathroom usage. Hand sanitizer and toilet paper is not a bad idea either. It was a challenging hike.
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Kseniia_p
Dec 27, 2024
Near death experience - Definitely do it But it is super difficult and challenging. Crawl up the top, do not give up and do not stop
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Kendy_m
Dec 27, 2024
Loved it! - The guide was amazing. I LOVED this experience and will definitely do it again when I'm back in Peru. I did this in December 2023 and still one of my favorite travel experiences! The food, vibe, and views were spectacular!
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Mecca_c
Dec 3, 2024
Felt like a dream - Hike was a bit strenuous but the views are more than worth it. The bus ride was enjoyable and smooth. When we got there we got walking sticks and continued up the trail. They have horses for rent if the hike becomes too much.
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Brent_s
Nov 16, 2024
Great day trip - The view of the lake and the amount of time we had there was great! It’s a hard hike due to the altitude & it being 5 miles round trip with 1500ft of elevation gain. I’m guessing the people in other reviews that complained about getting back late just took to long during the hike. Pickup was at 3:30am and we were back in Cusco a little after 3. Breakfast & lunch had many options. Ciro was a great guide
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Abhijeet_t
Apr 13, 2025
Our guide was Ciro and we... - Our guide was Ciro and we had difficulties in conversing with him as he didn’t know English well to communicate with us. Also, he was not supportive of the walking speed of other group members and kept on insisting to take the horse to climb up lake Humantay. There were times where we had to find our own paths as our guide was not visible at all and we were clueless which route to take. I would recommend to have a guide who is able to understand and converse in English
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).