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1 day
Humantay Lake
The best first hike to acclimatise before Salkantay or the Inca Trail.
Book this tour from US$35 per person
1 day ▲ 4,200 m · 13,780 ft Max. 12 Difficulty
The ideal hike for your second or third day in Cusco: an hour and a half up to a turquoise lake below the glacier. It acclimatises you for Salkantay or the Inca Trail.
Itinerary
- 4:30 am
Pickup in Cusco
- 7:30 am
Breakfast in Mollepata
- 9:00 am
Up to the lake
An hour and a half at an easy pace from Soraypampa.
- 10:30 am
Humantay Lake, 4,200 m
Free time to rest and take photos.
- 1:00 pm
Lunch in Mollepata
- 5:00 pm
Back in Cusco
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast and lunch
- Entrance
- Guide
Not included
- Horse (optional)
- Tips
What to bring
- Layers
- Rain jacket
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Snacks
Reviews
What our hikers say
“Rubén nos esperó en cada tramo del paso. Llegamos antes que los grupos grandes y tuvimos el Salkantay para nosotros.”
“Answered on WhatsApp at midnight, picked us up at 4 am sharp. Best organised day of our trip.”
“Me dio soroche en Vinicunca y el guía tenía oxígeno a mano. Súper profesionales y cariñosos.”