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Scenic Trekking: Cusco's Hidden Trails
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Cusco
Embark on a scenic trekking tour to Humantay Lake from Cusco. Join a small group for an intimate experience and enjoy breathtaking views of the serene lake and snow-capped mountains.
Embark on a scenic trekking tour to Humantay Lake from Cusco. Join a small group for an intimate experience and enjoy breathtaking views of the serene lake and snow-capped mountains.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cusco - The driver will meet the group at the hotel between 3:30 am and 4:00 am, and then travel by private transport to Mollepata village. Enjoy the lush valley views of the Apurimac River during the 2-hour drive.
- Mollepata - In Mollepata, there will be a brief stop for breakfast to energize before the hike! The journey will continue by car…
- Cusco - The driver will meet the group at the hotel between 3:30 am and 4:00 am, and then travel by private transport to Mollepata village. Enjoy the lush valley views of the Apurimac River during the 2-hour drive.
- Mollepata - In Mollepata, there will be a brief stop for breakfast to energize before the hike! The journey will continue by car towards Soraypampa.
- Soraypampa - The journey will proceed by car to Soraypampa, taking approximately one hour (3900 masl). Here, the trek to Humantay Lake, located at 4200 masl (13,779 feet), will begin.
- Salkantay Trail - During the trek, participants will have the opportunity to see the majestic Apu Salkantay.
- Humantay Lake - The steep hike up will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. If the climb proves too challenging, there is an option to ride a horse up to the lake. Upon reaching the top, the effort will be rewarded with the stunning view of Apu Humantay Lake. At the mountain’s summit, there will be an opportunity to learn why this place was sacred to the Incas and to appreciate the breathtaking views. Afterward, the group will return to Mollepata.
- Soraypampa - Once back at the base, the group will return to Mollepata for a delicious lunch.
- Centro Historico De Cusco - Finally, transportation will be taken from Mollepata back to Cusco, where a much-needed siesta can be enjoyed! Drop-offs are near Plaza San Francisco around 6:00 pm.
What's Included
- Complimentary walking stick
- Group tour (18 max) or small group option (1-8)
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco included
- Buffet lunch with vegetarian options
- Entrance fees to Salkantay and Humantay covered
- Bilingual tour guide service
- Breakfast with vegetarian options
- Complimentary walking stick
- Group tour (18 max) or small group option (1-8)
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco included
- Buffet lunch with vegetarian options
- Entrance fees to Salkantay and Humantay covered
- Bilingual tour guide service
- Breakfast with vegetarian options
What's Not Included
- tips
- tips
Additional Information
Experience the beauty of Cusco’s scenic trekking tours without the crowds. Join a small group of adventurers for an authentic journey, departing earlier in the morning than most large groups and agencies. This ensures a more personal encounter with the tranquil lake and the majestic snow-capped mountain behind it, allowing ample time to savor the stunning views.
Experience the beauty of Cusco’s scenic trekking tours without the crowds. Join a small group of adventurers for an authentic journey, departing earlier in the morning than most large groups and agencies. This ensures a more personal encounter with the tranquil lake and the majestic snow-capped mountain behind it, allowing ample time to savor the stunning views.
Location
Plaza Kusipata
In the middle of the Square by the water fountain.
(Plaza El Regocijo, Kusipata)
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
4.9
(192 Ratings)
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Erineidem2026
Jul 31, 2026
Perfect! - The track requires good physical conditioning. You have the option of climbing a horse tb. The guide César mt attentive and patient with me, who was the last rs. Excellent experience. The lagoon is a spectacle of perfection. I recommend.
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Camila_w
Jul 17, 2026
Tour that demands a lot... - Tour that requires a lot of physical capacity to get to the lagoon. The option is to hire a horse at 80 soils to climb and another 80 soils to descend.
Excellent guide, took photos with the group and took the flags referring to the countries.
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Rebeccaag8813wr
Dec 6, 2025
Caring tour guide - We were blessed to have Yonatan as our guide, he spoke Spanish and English. He was so very accommodating to the whole group. He checked in as we hiked up to make sure everyone was doing good. He don’t rush us and let us take our time to hike up. He took group pictures and sent them to us.
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Gentlemanmason
Nov 17, 2025
Great way to visit responsibly. - Excellent experience. Johnathan the guide was great! The driver was a bit too fast for comfort. Overall, great experience
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671shaanp
Nov 4, 2025
Humantey Adventure - Great support and adventurous trip. The weather also did not disappoint. Nice clear skies. The tour guide supported with altitude struggles with a natural Peruvian spice spray to support with breathing!
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Panagiotis_k
Sep 17, 2025
Everything was perfect!!... - Everything was perfect!! Amazing experience! Our guide Javier was very funny guy and keen to answer our questions
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Melinasanz
Sep 8, 2025
Beautiful Views and Knowledgable Guides - Humantay Lake was an amazing experience and our guide Cesar was knowledgable and patient with all of the different skill levels in the group. It was a tough hike but horses were offered at the beginning of the hike at an additional cost.
Aside from the trip itself, the agency was communicative and gave us all of the necessary information we needed prior to our meet up.
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U7779xjryanm
Jul 29, 2025
Incredible experience, crazy value for money! - The experience was epic, I thought there was a catch because it’s so cheap, but the service was great and the food was amazing! Javier was our guide and he really looked out for everyone! Highly recommend!
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Kaitlyn
May 27, 2026
3.5 stars - We thought this was just okay. If you like tours off the beaten path, less crowded, with a thoughtfully planned day- this is not the tour for you. The trail is so crowded, frustratingly so. People kept taking breaks in the middle of the trail and blocking the path. The buffet was pretty sad- when my group arrived at breakfast, there was probably 6 other groups there (around 100 people total), and lots of the food was gone. The food that was there was not filling and didn’t taste great. Lunch was at least better but still very few options and you had to pay for any drink besides hot tea. The guide and driver were great and the views were beautiful, but it was hard to enjoy while starving and slowing inching along the trail due to the hundreds of other people.
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José
Jan 2, 2026
Nice guide, trip description wrong - The tour to Humantay Lake was very good. The guide was friendly, attentive, and provided accurate information throughout the entire trip.
However, the tour description on TripAdvisor is not completely accurate: oxygen is not provided, and hotel pickup is not included, despite being stated in the listing.
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