Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour
Discover impressive Humantay Lake on a full-day excursion from Cusco, surrounded by glaciers, Andean scenery and intensely turquoise water.
1 Day
Duration
Moderate
Difficulty
Approx. 4,200 m
Maximum Altitude
Group / Private
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Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour
We depart early from Cusco toward Soraypampa, the starting point of the hike. During the ascent, we will cross spectacular Andean landscapes surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking, we reach Humantay Lake, famous for its intensely turquoise water and natural setting.
There will be time to enjoy panoramic views, take photographs and connect with nature before descending and returning to Cusco.
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Turquoise, crystal-clear and framed by the imposing snow-capped Salkantay, Humantay Lake has become one of modern Cusco’s most widely shared images. The journey begins in Cusco at 04:00, travelling by road to the community of Soraypampa, the starting point for the ascent.
The hike is moderately difficult because of the altitude, with the lake at 4,200 metres above sea level. It rewards the effort with views of intensely turquoise glacial water, fed directly by the melting snow of Salkantay, considered one of the Cusco region’s most important sacred mountains. The return to the city is completed around 17:00, leaving travellers with one of Peru’s most striking natural images.
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