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Humantay Lake: Marvelous Turquoise Expanse Nested in the Andes
5.0
57 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
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Andes and explore the enchanting HUMANTAY lagoon, renowned for its distinctive turquoise hue that captivates both international and local travelers. This stunning lagoon is nestled among the majestic ancient glaciers, including the SALKANTAY.
Join this exciting one-day trek, starting with an early departure…
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Andes and explore the enchanting HUMANTAY lagoon, renowned for its distinctive turquoise hue that captivates both international and local travelers. This stunning lagoon is nestled among the majestic ancient glaciers, including the SALKANTAY.
Join this exciting one-day trek, starting with an early departure from Cusco. Travel by bus to the Soraypampa community, where the remarkable adventure begins.
- 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
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(57 Ratings)
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Rubysioson
Apr 6, 2026
Amazing experience of Humantay Lake - It was very organized and the guide Yesi was very energetic and motivating and upbeat! She is all the way there to help those who were struggling climbing uphill and inspire everyone with her positive aura.
Yesi also is very good and willing and offering to take photos and made sure everyone gets their turn. If i can give her more than 5 stars, i will do so!! It made my experience even more memorable because of her positivity.
Also the driver was very good and careful and made felt safe.
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Sergiomi7446rh
Mar 27, 2026
A sensational experience. Our guide Yessi was excellent in your work, very attentive and lively!! I recommend! - It is an amazing view, but for those who want to do only on foot, without using the horse, I recommend being up to date with physical preparation!
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Javier
Mar 16, 2026
Great Experience - Great experience, very complete. The guide Roony very friendly and with great knowledge.
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Chaquira-ms
Mar 7, 2026
Excellent! B - It was excellent. But with the help of rony lisban our guide, always attentive and attentive to our needs... the road is challenging, but worth it!!
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Clarapa3350oa
Mar 5, 2026
Wonderful adventure - The scenery was beautiful with the mountain with snow and lakes. The walk was great. Everything was wonderful. We travel from Colombia
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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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