From Cusco: Humantay Lake Trek 1 Day - Huaynas Expeditions
Overview
Humantay is a snow-covered mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range, known for its stunning turquoise lagoon formed by the mountain's glaciers. This natural jewel is part of the Salkantay route and offers travelers a unique opportunity to connect with nature.
- 🏔️ Humantay Lake is situated in the province of Anta, within the Cusco area.
- 🌊 The lagoon is fed by glaciers from the mountain of the same name, creating a remarkable sight.
- 🌄 The walk features incredible landscapes at the foot of snow-capped peaks surrounded by imposing glaciers.
- 🚶♂️ Easy access allows travelers to enjoy this natural beauty without extensive hiking experience.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pickup included
- Transportation from Cusco to the trailhead at the beginning of the hike by private car.
- Second Tour Guide over 12 people.
- Vegetarian and free gluten food for no extra cost.
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning of departure.
- Local food service (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, snacks) prepared by a restaurant.
- Pre trek briefing (briefing at the hotel).
- English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
- Tips (optinal).
- Walking sticks (it can be rented from us US$ 10 for the entire trip).
- Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please).
- Not detailed meals.
- Dinner.
- Extra expenses.
- Entrance fee to Humantay Lake (10 Soles).
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Humantay LakeThis tour begins with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., we will board our mobility to travel to the north west of the Cusco City, to the town of Mollepata. This trip shows the exuberant valley of the Apurímac River. In this small and picturesque town we will have a well-deserved breakfast to fill us with energy, then we will continue our trip to the starting point of the walk the town of Soraypampa which is at an altitude of 3,900 m.a.s.l. After a short break, we will start our journey to Humantay lake located at an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level or 13,779 feet,
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After the ascent of 1 hour 20 minutes we will be able to appreciate the wonderful landscape, after the explanation of our guide and take our photos of memory we will have a time to enjoy the place and return to our camp to have our lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snowy peaks and later you will be transferred to the city of Cusco.