Humantay Lagoon is one of the most visited natural landscapes in Cusco. Although it is possible to visit it on your own, most tourists prefer to go there as part of an all-inclusive tour. This service lasts approximately 13 hours: from 4 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. It includes everything necessary for a well-organized visit: hotel pick-up, tourist transportation, professional tour guide, entrance tickets as well as buffet breakfast and buffet lunch. This is one of the most popular tours in Cusco!
Tour details
- Duration: 1 day (13 hours).
- Includes: hotel pick-up, full transportation, guide, entrance fees as well as breakfast and lunch in tourist restaurants.
- Not included: final transportation on horseback.
- Payment: online, secure with any credit or debit card.
- Confirmation: immediate.
- Safety: all the protocols for a safe trip.
- Entrance: entrance to the Humantay lagoon.
- Group: 4 to 16 people maximum.
Summary
| Dificultad |  |
| Walking distance | 4 kilometers (2.4 miles). |
| Maximum altitude | Humantay (4,200 meters above sea level). |
| Minimum altitude | Mollepata (2,803 meters above sea level). |
| Maximum temperature during the tour | Mollepata (from 15ºC to 21ºC). |
| Minimum temperature during the tour | Humantay (from 5ºC to 10ºC). |
| Breakfast | In the tourist restaurant of Mollepata (buffet type). |
| Lunch | In the tourist restaurant of Mollepata (buffet type). |
| Itinerario | |
Day 1 Cusco | Humantay Lagoon | Cusco
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Itinerary
The tour to the Humantay lagoon lasts 13 hours. It begins with the pick-up of the tourist at their hotel in Cusco (approximately 4 am). Then, the tourist travels by minivan to Mollepata where breakfast is served. Then, the tourist continues by road to Soraypampa. There, the tourist walks for 2 kilometers to the Humantay lagoon. The return is by the same route as the outward journey (with lunch in Mollepata). Learn more!
Cusco | Humantay Lagoon | Cusco
Pick up and from Cusco to Mollepata
- The tour to the Humantay lagoon begins at approximately 4 am with the pick-up of each tourist at the door of their hotel in the historic center of Cusco.
- Aboard a comfortable minivan, the trip takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to the town of Mollepata.
Breakfast and trip to Soraypampa
- In Mollepata we stop for approximately 1 hour to have a buffet breakfast in a local family restaurant.
- Breakfast includes breads, coffee, juices, jam, yogurt, cereals, fruits and more.
- After breakfast, we continue with a 1-hour trip in tourist transport to the town of Sorayapampa.
Hike to Humantay Lagoon
- In Mollepata the final walk to the Humantay lagoon begins.
- This route is 2 kilometers long on ascending paths that takes 1 hour 30 minutes on average.
- Optionally (not included in the tour) you can request a horse from a local resident who will take you to the lagoon.
Free time at the Humantay lagoon
- Once at the Humantay lagoon we will have time to get the best photos of this splendid natural landscape.
- The visit to the lagoon will be in the company of our professional tour guide. In some cases the guide performs a ceremony of gratitude to the mountains.
Return to Soraypampa and trip to Mollepata
- The return from the Humantay lagoon to Soraypampa is on foot along the same route up (walk of approximately 1 hour 10 minutes).
- In Soraypampa we will board the tourist transport for the return trip to the town of Mollepata.
Lunch and return to Cusco
- In Mollepata we will stop for 1 hour for lunch. Lunch is buffet style and offers salads, hot soups, stewed meats, rice, pasta, sauces, hot infusions, etc.
- Finally, the return trip takes place (2 hours and 30 minutes on average) to the city of Cusco. The tour ends at approximately 5 pm.
What is included and what is not included in the Humantay lagoon tour
Here’s what’s included and not included on the all-inclusive 1-day Humantay Lagoon tour:
| What’s included? | What’s not included? | Optional on the tour * | What should I bring? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick up from hotel. | Airport pick up. | Horses to reach the lagoon. | Comfortable clothing for trekking (in layers). |
| Full transport. | Horses to reach the lagoon. | Snacks on the road. | Rain poncho. |
| Professional guide (Spanish or English). | Snacks and drinks. | Coca tea on the road. | Gloves. |
| Entrance to the lagoon. | Dinner. | Beers on the road. | Durable trekking shoes. |
| Breakfast and lunch buffet. | Phone calls. | Tour guide in another language (private). | Sunscreen / sunglasses. |
| Trekking poles. | Accident insurance. | Non-hot drinks at lunch. | Documents and cash. |
Frequently asked questions about the Laguna Humantay tour
What are the most frequently asked questions by tourists interested in the Humantay Lagoon 1-day tour? Learn about these questions and their answers.
1) Can the Humantay tour be cancelled?
Yes, the tour can be cancelled by sending a simple request to info@caminoincamachupicchu.org. The last deadline is 3 days before the tour. Cancellation has a penalty of 35% of the tour value (65% refund).
2) Can changes be made to the Humantay tour already purchased?
Yes, the tour can be modified (date or tour name) by sending a simple request to info@caminoincamachupicchu.org. The deadline is 3 days before the tour. Modifications are for one time only and have a penalty of 25% of the tour value (from 3 to 5 days). If the tour is done for 5 days or more, there is no penalty.
3) How long is the tour at Humantay Lagoon?
The tour visit to the Humantay lagoon lasts approximately 1 hour.
4) Does the tour include trekking poles?
Yes, the tour includes simple but useful trekking poles for the hike from Soraypampa to Humantay and vice versa.
5) What is the climate like in the Humantay lagoon?
The Humantay lagoon has a cold climate due to its proximity to imposing snow-capped mountains such as Salkantay. The maximum temperature reaches 12ºC on average. The minimum temperature is 5ºC or less.
6) When is it recommended to take the Humantay tour?
The tour to Humantay Lagoon can be done throughout the year. However, tourists prefer to do it during the dry season (from April to October). During these months there is little chance of rain.
7) Is the lagoon open all year round?
Yes, Humantay Lagoon is available to tourists all year round except in cases of emergencies such as protests or natural disasters.
8) Is it dangerous to visit Humantay?
No, visiting the Humantay lagoon is safe for all tourists. However, it is recommended that children be over 8 years old and enjoy this type of adventure. Older adults should be in good physical condition (especially heart condition).
9) How much does the tour cost?
Check the prices of the Laguna Humantay Full Day tour with everything included on this website.
10) Does the Humantay tour include food?
Yes, the tour includes buffet breakfast and lunch at a local restaurant in the village of Mollepata. Breakfast offers breads, coffee, juices, jam, yogurt, cereals, fruits and more. Lunch offers salads, hot soups, stewed meats, rice, pasta, sauces, hot infusions, etc.
11) What language is the tour in?
The Humantay Lagoon Full Day tour is carried out with a shared tour guide service in Spanish or English.
12) How to get a horse on the Humantay lagoon tour?
Horses are requested on the same route to Humantay lagoon (not included in the tour). The price is negotiated with the local resident who owns the horse and will take it to the lake. The cost is 60 soles (ascent) and 90 soles (ascent and return).
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