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Humantay Lake Full Day Tour | Turquoise Glacier Trekking
Cusco - Hiking & Trekking

Humantay Lake Full Day Tour | Turquoise Glacier Trekking

  • Duration Full Day
  • Group Size 15 to 18 people
  • Max Altitude 4,200 m.s.n.m.
  • Guided in English, Spanish, Portuguese
About the Tour

The Full Day tour to Laguna Humantay is one of the most spectacular hiking routes in the Peruvian Andes. Located at the foot of the imposing Salkantay snow-capped mountain, this glacial lagoon amazes its visitors with its intense turquoise waters surrounded by steep mountains of snow.

This full-day excursion is designed for travelers with a spirit of adventure and nature photography lovers looking to conquer 4,200 meters above sea level. on a challenging but deeply rewarding hike.

What will you experience on this tour?

  • Scenic Route: Travel through the Apurímac River valley towards the Andean towns of Mollepata and Soraypampa, enjoying unique mountain landscapes.
  • High Altitude Trekking: Steady ascent hike (approx. 1.5 to 2 hours) through rugged terrain until reaching the Humantay glacier basin.
  • Natural Connection: Free time at the top to rest, participate in small Andean ceremonies (apachetas) and capture unforgettable photographs of the contrast between the ice and the turquoise water.

Why book this experience with us?

Our logistics prioritizes your safety and comfort in the high mountains. We include pick-up at your hotel, tourist transportation, full meals (breakfast and buffet lunch to regain energy) and the permanent accompaniment of a professional guide equipped with trekking poles, first aid kit and medical oxygen cylinder for emergencies.

Places you will visit on this tour

  • Cusco

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DAY 01

Trekking to Humantay Lagoon (Soraypampa)

We begin with pickup at your hotel in Cusco between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. We will embark on a trip of approximately 2 and a half hours by tourist transport to the town of Mollepata, where we will enjoy a complete buffet breakfast.

With renewed energy, we will continue the vehicular journey to Soraypampa, the starting point of our trekking. We will begin a constant ascent of 1.5 to 2 hours surrounded by impressive views of the snow-capped Salkantay until we reach the spectacular Humantay Lagoon (4,200 meters above sea level). We will have free time to admire the intense turquoise color of its waters, rest and take photographs.

Later, we will begin the descent along the same route to Soraypampa to board our transportation back to Mollepata, where a well-deserved buffet lunch awaits us. Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, ending the service near the Plaza de Armas at 6:30 p.m. approximately.

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