Tour to the Humantay Lagoon

Embark on a unique adventure and discover the magic of Humantay Lagoon in Cusco, Peru! Located at 4,100 meters above sea level in the Cusco region, this beautiful lagoon is an impressive destination for nature lovers and adventurous travelers. It is also part of the 5-day Salkantay tour that leads to Machu Picchu.

Humantay Lagoon offers crystal-clear waters and dreamlike landscapes. From the top of a nearby mountain, you can admire the breathtaking panoramic view of this lagoon and delight in its indescribable beauty.

In this tour program, we will explore one of the newest circuits in Cusco: Humantay Lagoon. Formerly, only brave hikers who ventured on the Salkantay trek visited it, but now it is one of the most popular destinations for travelers. Visiting Humantay Lagoon will not take more than a day, and the hike is relatively easy if you have already acclimatized in Cusco. The reward for your effort will be enjoying a marvelous landscape in a lagoon with turquoise waters.

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Tour Summary:

Daily Itinerary: Start at 4:00 a.m.
Duration of the excursion: Full day
Return to Cusco: 6:00 p.m.
Maximum altitude reached: 4,300 meters/14,107 feet
Roundtrip hiking time: Between 3 and 4 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult.

Itinerary:

This trip starts in Cusco at 4:10 a.m., where we pick you up from your accommodation. After a 2 and a half hour journey in a tourist vehicle, we will arrive in Mollepata, where we will have breakfast.
We continue with a 45-minute drive to Soraypampa (3,970 meters), a place used as a camping area. From there, we begin a 1.5-hour hike to the impressive Humantay Lagoon (4,200 meters). You will be amazed by the turquoise color of the lagoon.
You can also see two great mountains: Humantay and Salkantay, considered sacred by the Incas.
After enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the place, we start the journey back to Soraypampa, which will take us an hour and a half.
Then, we head back to Mollepata for lunch. During the return journey, we will be able to see more beautiful landscapes and a stunning sunset.
Finally, tired but happy, we will arrive in Cusco (approximately at 6:00 p.m.)