Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide
Overview
Enjoy an incredible experience through the Andes in a full-day hike. Discover the magical turquoise lagoon of Humantay and learn about the Andean meaning, and how important this place was for the Incas. Find exotic flora and fauna along this hike through beautiful valleys escorted by a professional guide. Enjoy your time to take pictures and walk around before heading back to Cusco.
What's Included
- Private tourist transport
- Oxygen bottle and first aid kit box
- 1 Breakfast , 1 lunch (Vegetarian option)
- Transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (roundtrip)
- Hotel pickup (Historic Center only)
- Professional guide (English and Spanish)
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off (The drop off is close to the Plaza San Francisco)
- Entrance fee ( 20 soles )
Meeting and Pickup
If your hotel is located in the historical center of Cusco and has car access, we will arrange for a pick-up directly from your hotel. However, if your hotel does not have car access or is located outside the historical center, we kindly ask that you meet us at the designated meeting point, which is Plaza El Regocijo (Kusipata). Please provide your hotel information and a whatsapp number, also make sure to check your messages.
What To Expect
After the early pickup at 4:00am, the adventure towards the Humantay Lagoon starts. Enjoy the beautiful geography of the place, mountains, andean animals and fields of crops for approximately 2 hours on the way to Mollepata village, where you will stop for breakfast.
After breakfast, a private minivan will take you to the community of Soraypampa for about 45 minutes. Upon arrival, start the hike for an hour and a half until you reach the Humantay lagoon. A professional guide will tell you about the history of the lagoon and how important this place was for the Incas.
Take pictures and walk around before heading back to the community of Soraypampa and take the minivan back to Mollepata. Enjoy lunch there before returning to Cusco. The expected arrival in Cusco is 5:30pm.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring a rain jacket and suncream
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-05).
- Private tourist transport.
- Oxygen bottle and first aid kit box.
- 1 Breakfast , 1 lunch (Vegetarian option).
- Transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (roundtrip).
- Hotel pickup (Historic Center only).
- Professional guide (English and Spanish).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel drop-off (The drop off is close to the Plaza San Francisco).
- Entrance fee ( 20 soles ).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tourist transport
- Oxygen bottle and first aid kit box
- 1 Breakfast , 1 lunch (Vegetarian option)
- Transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (roundtrip)
- Hotel pickup (Historic Center only)
- Professional guide (English and Spanish)
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off (The drop off is close to the Plaza San Francisco)
- Entrance fee ( 20 soles )
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring a rain jacket and suncream
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
