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
4.7
(247 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Lewis_d
Oct 4, 2025
Beautiful and relaxing place - The experience was extraordinary, beautiful place , our tour guy Cesar was great I recommend highly .
Review provided by Viator
Donna_g
Sep 14, 2025
Lake Humantay hike - Almost 14000 ft elevation at the top! The altitude almost forces you to walk slowly. I’m in good shape, but I felt like I was 90 walking up to the top , lol. The views are worth the effort though .
Review provided by Viator
Cesi_e
Sep 2, 2025
Challenging but Amazing - Amazing experience! But don't this if you're afraid of heights because it's very steep. If you want a real challenge, then hiking to the top is great but you can also choose to use a horse for an extra fee to get you to the laguna summit (no worries, they're short horses). The views are terrific and this is an experience you surely won't forget. I highly recommend it if you want a challenge and jaw dropping sceneries (especially that snow covered mountain).
Review provided by Viator
Jeff_d
Aug 10, 2025
Definitely 5 star experience. - Wonderful experience and tour guide. The lake is magnificent. Definitely 5 stars. The hike up to the lake is very challenging. I hiked it and my sister elected to take the horse which was a smart option. The hike is approximately 1.5 hours to the top. The view is magnificent and it’s one of the best experiences of our vacation. Guide was super friendly.
Review provided by Viator
Corinna_d
Jul 26, 2025
Great day - It was amazing. But be aware that this is not for the faint of heart. It’s a difficult climb, and even if you rent horses, you still have to walk to the horses and the last 5 minutes steep to the lake. You will be tired! But it’s awesome. The stop for lunch and breakfast was lovely, a family prepared meal. Our guide Carlos was awesome!
Review provided by Viator
John_j
Jul 23, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - Cesar’s an excellent guide. He was very patient and helpful. He made the hike twice to find a group member that didn’t show up on time. We had a big breakfast and lunch. Was absolutely worth it both the trek and the guide.
Review provided by Viator
Summer_b
Jul 23, 2025
Excellent and good price - Amazing guide and driver. Good price. We were the first up on the lake. Got to stay a long time. Didn't feel rushed. Food was wonderful.
Review provided by Viator
Katherine_l
Jul 19, 2025
Great guide, great group, beautiful lake! - Our guide Edgar was awesome! Friendly kind and helpful, taking care of everyone the whole way. He taught us about the Incan knowledge of the mountain at the lake, took pictures, made sure everyone was having a good time and had everything they needed. He went above and beyond to be the best guide. The hike was super steep and high elevation. I got tired halfway and rented a donkey, loved that part lol. Great people on the tour and we enjoyed each other’s company. Altogether great!
Review provided by Viator
Jessica_c
Sep 1, 2025
On time - Pickup time is not punctual. You have to keep in mind that it is cold and it is not fun to wait so long in those conditions.
Review provided by Viator
Ropl
Jul 27, 2025
Not a bad day tour - The guide Mcguil? & Driver was great. The Humantay Lake & surrounding mountains was scenic. Below has nothing to do with the operator: Crowds at lake too much, and some irresponsible people threw garbage around The roads to and from lake was extremely bumpy and 5-6 hours round trip almost makes hiking up to see the lake not worth it. Breakfast and lunch surprisingly were quite good. Meeting point by the plaza was a little tricky as there's many white Mercedes vans going in and out, hard to know which one will pick me up. So afraid to miss the right van even I arrived way early on meeting time. Overall I'm satisfy with this company and the value of the tour.
Review provided by Viator
From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).