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Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco | Full-Day Hike to Turquoise Lagoon

Cusco, Laguna Humantay, Cusco,
Duration

1 day(s)

Tour type

Regular

Group size

1-18 people

Physical Level

moderate

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Tour Overview

Discover one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the Andes on this full-day Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco. Located near the snow-capped Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake is famous for its intense turquoise waters, dramatic mountain scenery, and peaceful high-Andean atmosphere. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy hiking, photography, nature, and one of the most iconic day trips from Cusco.

Your adventure begins early in the morning with hotel pickup in Cusco, followed by a scenic drive through Andean valleys and traditional villages toward Mollepata. After breakfast, you will continue to the trailhead and begin a moderate uphill hike surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and breathtaking landscapes. Once you reach Humantay Lake, you will have time to enjoy the view, take photos, rest, and learn about the natural and cultural importance of this sacred Andean destination.

This experience includes tourist transportation, professional bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch, first aid kit, oxygen tank, and hotel pickup from Cusco’s city center. It is an excellent option for travelers looking for a full-day adventure close to Cusco.

Activities
Adventure Hiking & Trekking Photography Sightseeing

Tour Features

Duration
1 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-18 people

Tour Code
RMT-LHC

Departure Type
guaranteed

Tour Category
Adventure

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
0 - 0

Cusco

Pickup Time:

04:30

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Cusco

Dropoff Time:

18:00

Highlights
Discover Humantay Lake, one of the most beautiful turquoise lagoons near Cusco.

Itinerary

Day 1

Your Humantay Lake adventure begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Cusco’s city center. From there, we will travel by tourist transport through scenic Andean landscapes toward the town of Mollepata, where you will enjoy a local breakfast before continuing to the starting point of the hike.

Once we arrive at the trailhead, your guide will give you the main recommendations for the walk. Then, we will begin the uphill hike toward Humantay Lake, surrounded by mountains, valleys, and impressive views of the Andes. The hike is moderate, mainly due to the altitude, but the scenery along the way makes the experience truly rewarding.

After reaching Humantay Lake, you will have time to admire its turquoise waters, take photos, rest, and enjoy the view of the snow-capped mountains that surround this beautiful natural destination. Your guide will also explain the cultural meaning of the lake and its connection with the sacred Salkantay Mountain.

After enjoying the lagoon, we will begin the descent back to the trailhead and return by tourist transport to a local restaurant for lunch. Finally, we will drive back to Cusco, where the tour ends near the city center in the late afternoon.

Included


Tourist Transport and Professional Driver.


  • Hotel pickup from Cusco city center
  • Round-trip tourist transportation
  • Professional bilingual guide: English / Spanish
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • First aid kit
  • Oxygen tank
  • Handmade trekking poles

Excluded

  • Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake: S/ 20.00 per person
  • Optional horse rental, paid directly to local providers
  • Water and snacks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tour Booking

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    May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 €30.0538
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    May 27, 2026 May 27, 2026 €30.0538
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    May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026 €30.0538
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    May 30, 2026 May 30, 2026 €30.0538
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    May 31, 2026 May 31, 2026 €30.0538
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