Humantay Lake Tour 1 day

Duration:

1 Day

Difficulty:

Easy

Altitude:

4200 msnm

Tour Type:

Hiking

Max. people:

From 02 - 10 people

Humantay Lake Tour 1 day

$30.00

$ 30.00

Price per person in group service

Deposit: $15.00

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About this trip

Our Humantay Lake tour 1 day, is located in the town of Soraypampa Mollepata district, 3 hours away by bus. The Humantay Lake is a natural attraction famous for its turquoise waters, is located over 4200 masl, and is surrounded by the Andes Mountains, among its important glaciers is the majestic snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay.

The Humantay Lagoon is one of the many hidden gems of the highland region of Peru. A destination that has been gaining popularity in recent years, it is an impressive lagoon at the foot of an immense mass of snow.

Be astonished by the Humantay Lake after a challenging uphill hike. Feel the striking presence of two sacred mountains covered in white such as the Apu Salkantay and Apu Humantay. Enter a paradisiacal world where the perpetual snows melt and suddenly acquire an impressive turquoise color.

Overview

4:10 am pick up time at your hotel.
It takes 2.5 hours by bus from Cusco to Soraypampa.
It takes 1.5 hours walking uphill to Humantay Lake 3 km.
Time to be in the Humantay Lake 45 minutes.
Way down from Humantay Lake 40 minutes.
Return trip to Cusco takes about 2.5 hours.
Arrival to Cusco 6:00 pm

Sites to visit

Mollepata
Soraypampa
Laguna Humantay

Tour Details

Activities : Trekking Adventure
Transport to Soraypampa: 3½ to 4 hours by bus from Cusco.
Difficulty level: 3 out of 5
Hiking distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles
Hiking time: 2½ to 3 hours approximately.
Maximum altitude: 4200 masl / 13779 ft.
Departure day: Daily departures.
Finish: Return to Cusco around 17:45 pm.

Highlights

Our excursion to the Humantay Lake tour 1 day is very awesome, majestic and stunning for all those tourists who come to it; it is important to mention that for a long time the lake was part of the tourist route to the snowy Salkantay, however, for some time, began to make the route to visit the lake in one day and no longer have to make the trek of several days to see it and enjoy it.

If you are looking for new and beautiful landscapes and above all that can be done in one day, we have the Humantay Lake 1 day tour, which is one of the new natural attractions that we are offering, being a new alternative to the traditional tours in the city of Cusco.

The Humantay Lake is located in the province of Anta, district of Mollepata on the route to the snowy Salkantay (6,271 m.a.s.l.). The origin of the Humantay Lake (4,250 masl) is glacial because it originates in the snowy Humantay (5,450 masl) located in the central Peruvian Andes of the Vilcabamba chain whose highest peak is the Salkantay (6,271 masl).

Day 1

Humantay Lagoon Tour Cusco 1 day

We start with the pick up from your hotel from 4:30 a.m. to 5:10 a.m. to go with the tourist bus to Mollepata, there we will have our breakfast, then we will continue our trip to Soraypampa from where we started our walk. In order to go up we will also have the option of taking horses that will not move near Humantay Lagoon. The walk is understood to take 1 hour and a half to 2 hours to the Humantay Lagoon, from where our guide will give us an explanation about the color of the Lagoon, we will also have about 30 minutes to rest and enjoy the landscape and take photos to remember. Upon return we will descend towards Mollepata where a delicious lunch will await us to revitalize our adventure. At the end we will take our return bus to the City of Cusco at hours 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to the Plaza San Francisco or the Craft Center of Cusco (union Av. Tullumayo and Av. El Sol).

Included

Pick up from your hotel (hotel in the historical center).
Continental breakfast.Semi Buffet Lunch
Professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide.
First Aid Kit.
Oxygen.
Walking sticks

No Included

Humantay Entrance tickets s/. 20.00 soles.
Personal expenses.
Horses (if necessary) from s/60.00 soles.

Recommendations

Water or hydrating water.
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
Snacks (chocolates, candies, coca leaves).
Jacket for the cold.
Rain coat (Consult according to the season).
Trekking shoes or tennis shoes.

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Arriving in Cusco

Cusco has an airport for Local or National flights, in order to arrive all travelers must disembark in Lima and go through Migrations, even if their flight to Cusco is the same day and by the same airline.

Which option to take by air or by land?

The best travel option to Cusco is by air, currently there are several airlines that provide the Lima-Cusco air transportation service, among which we can mention LATAM, VIVA AIR, SKY AIRLINE, STAR PERU. Of all of them, LATAM is the most recommended, due to the variety of schedules it handles.

The land travel option is also a good option, but you always have to look for the best options and offer adequate comfort for the trip, the bus journey is 22 hours, now if your journey is from Puno or Arequipa if you can take this option since the trip is usually cheaper and it is only 12 hours of travel approx.

Luggage deposit

To be able to travel on domestic flights, you must take into account the type of service contracted since there are fares that only allow you to reach a maximum of 8 kilos of luggage. If you travel with more, make sure to contract in advance and avoid setbacks when boarding. .

In Cusco, if you have luggage, it can be left safely at the Accommodation or we can also provide you with a storage place at the Andino Tours Peru offices, but taking into account the opening and closing hours of the office.

If you arrive before the check-in time at the hotel, you can leave it totally free in the hotel deposit to be able to go out to do your activities or rest in the hotel lobby.

Altitude in Cusco

Cusco is located at about 3300 meters above sea level, which is why people who travel at a lower level suffer from altitude sickness “Soroche”, this originates from the fact that at a higher altitude less oxygen is contained than those who are at sea level, so the body works harder to get the oxygen it needs, which is why for long walks it is recommended to start at least two days in Cusco.

The symptoms of altitude sickness are Headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, sleeping problems, loss of appetite, breathing problems. Most of the time the symptoms are mild, but if they get worse you should consult a doctor or contact our offices.

Coca tea is a recommended infusion for this disease, so it is always offered inside the accommodation to counteract altitude sickness.

You must remember that you come to enjoy a trip, through wonderful trails with people who will always be willing to help you, so you must relax and enjoy every moment.

Weather in Cusco

One of the big questions is what the weather is like in Cusco, it is very easy to get this information on the internet, but you also have to take into account that each season and climate change. The dry season in Cusco is from April to October, but there will always be a sudden rain with lightning and thunder.

It is always advisable to have the appropriate rain gear, such as rain ponchos or a waterproof jacket, waterproof gloves, and suitable shoes that do not slip in the rain.

First aid

Each Andino tours Peru staff has received training in first aid by a specialist doctor. Every year we carry out this mandatory training and in each of our excursions you will have a first aid kit for basic medical problems (Traveler’s Diarrhea, Scrapes, cuts, etc.) and in fact what should not be missing is Oxygen.

Travel insurance

To protect your trip, the purchase of travel insurance is recommended, having insurance before the trip is highly recommended, I have made agreements with companies that provide this service that will make your trip more peaceful and pleasant in Peru

Environmental impact

For all our excursions we have biodegradable soap and all our garbage is returned to Cusco. Our staff is trained to take care of the environment. We use environmentally friendly chemical portable toilets,

We launch a program for each traveler who books with us, we donate 10 trees that will be delivered to the Communities of Mikaypata, Ninamarca, Huatoqto and others, committing them to caring for the environment.