Humantay Lake
Humantay Lake – Serenity Reflected in Sacred Waters
Service Description
FULL-DAY TOUR TO HUMANTAY LAKE ✦ Type of Excursion: Adventure, Hiking ✦ Difficulty: Challenging ✦ Service: Group Tour (18 max.) ✦ Transport: Van ✦ Duration: 12 Hours ✦ Schedule: 4:00 AM ◘ ITINERARY Discover one of the Andes’ most stunning turquoise lakes on this full-day adventure. The journey combines early-morning travel, mountain scenery, and a rewarding hike that leads to the breathtaking Humantay Lake, nestled beneath towering snow-capped peaks. ○ 04:00 a.m. – Departure from Cusco Early pick-up and drive towards the highlands of Soraypampa. ○ Soraypampa – Breakfast Stop Arrival in Soraypampa for the included breakfast, the first stop of the day before continuing to the base camp. ○ Humantay Base Camp Transfer to the base camp, the starting point of the hike. ○ Hike to Humantay Lake (approx. 2 hours) Begin the ascent along a mountain trail surrounded by Andean landscapes, glaciers, and dramatic peaks that hint at the beauty ahead. ○ Humantay Lake – Main Viewpoint Arrival at the lake with free time to take photos, admire the intense turquoise colour of its waters, and enjoy the impressive scenery dominated by the surrounding snow-capped mountains. ○ Return to Base Camp Descent along the same route back to the base camp. ○ Soraypampa – Lunch Stop Return to Soraypampa for the included lunch. Return to Cusco Final drive back to the city, with an estimated arrival around 5:00 p.m. WHAT IS INCLUDED: ✔ Hotel pick-up for accommodations located in the city center of Cusco ✔ Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish ✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: ✘ Entrance fee to Humantay Lake ◘ FAQ ♦ About the ticket to Humantay Lake ○ The entrance fee is S/25 (USD 9) and can be purchased on-site or added during booking. ♦ About breakfast and lunch ○ Vegetarian options are available. Please inform us of any dietary needs when booking. ♦ Alternative transportation for the hike ○ If you cannot complete the hike (approx. 5,000 m / 16,404 ft), horses can be rented directly from local providers for S/70–S/90 (USD 25–30). ○ This service is not offered by the agency, and its use is at your own risk.
Service Details
• CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE - Requests to change the travel date will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled activity. • CANCELLATIONS - Cancellations submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity are eligible for a full refund. - Cancellations submitted within 24 hours of the scheduled activity are non-refundable. - Cancellations due to circumstances beyond the control of either the company or the client (such as strikes, social conflicts, or natural disasters) may be refundable; however, the amount to be refunded will be subject to evaluation. • REFUND PROCESSING - For payments made via PayPal, refunds are processed immediately. - For payments made by credit or debit card, refunds may take several days depending on the policies of the issuing bank.
Location
Lake Humantay
Humantay Lake, Peru