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The Day Trip to Humantay Lake is a popular day trip from Cusco. It is a beautiful crystal clear lake situated in the Andes at 4,200 meters above sea level, known locally as Laguna Humantay Cusco.
Humantay Lake takes its name from the snow-capped Humantay Mountain. The snow melting from the slope feeds the lake, which is nestled at its base.
Since the Inca era, Humantay Lake has been sacred to the Andean peoples. This is primarily due to their worship of natural beings.
Even today, shamans (Andean priests) make offerings to Apacheta in the lagoon. It’s a way of thanking Mother Earth (Pachamama) for following them on their journey by stacking stones on top of each other.
Only a 1.5-hour hike from Soraypampa will take you to Lake Humantay. If you don’t want to hike, you can rent a horse for an extra fee.
Because Laguna Humantay Cusco is a high-altitude hike, we recommend spending at least two days in Cusco to acclimate and avoid altitude sickness before embarking on the full-day journey.
Machu Picchu Holiday Travel, is a fully locally owned tour operator in Cusco. We are certified local guides with an excellent knowledge of Incas history and culture. As natives, our guides will be sharing some of the astonishing facts on this full day Humantay Lake Tour.
We offer the best Treks and Tour in Cusco and Peru both as a small group tour and as a private tour. We invite you to take a moment to check out our reviews on Tripadvisor.
Near to Main Square of Cusco
0800 AM
We’ll pick you up from your Cusco hotel in the morining. Then we’ll travel to Mollepata in our own private vehicle. We’ll pause here for a delectable and energizing breakfast.
We’ll continue by bus to Soraypampa after breakfast. We’ll start walking to Laguna Humantay from here. The trek offers breathtaking views of the Andes’ alpine fields. You’ll see plenty of alpacas and llamas grazing.
From the summit, you’ll have a spectacular view of the lagoon, which is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The significance of this lagoon in Inca mythology will be explained by our guide.
We’ll start walking back to Soraypampa’s parking area after seeing and enjoying the lagoon. Then we’ll return you to Mollepata, where we’ll be offering you a buffet lunch. Then we’ll transport you back to Cusco.
