Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco with Breakfast, Lunch and Hotel Pickup
by Willka Travel
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This day trip explores the route from Cusco to Humantay Lake, a high-altitude lake considered sacred by the Incas. The day begins with an early hotel pickup between 3:30 and 4:00 AM, followed by a private drive through the Apurimac River valley to Mollepata village. After a 45-minute breakfast stop in Mollepata, the trip continues by car for about an hour to Soraypampa at 3,900 meters above sea level. From Soraypampa, a trek of about 1 hour and 30 minutes leads to Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters (13,779 feet). The hike is steep but can be shortened by riding a horse. At the lake, the guide explains its Inca significance and the group spends time taking in the mountain scenery, including views of the nearby Apu Salkantay. The return trek leads back to Mollepata, where a buffet lunch with vegetarian options is served. The afternoon includes a roughly 3-hour drive back to Cusco, with drop-off near Plaza San Francisco around 6 PM. The tour includes a bilingual guide, walking stick, entrance fees for Salkantay and Humantay, breakfast, and lunch. The total duration of the trip is about 14 hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Participants meet their driver at their hotel in Cusco between 3:30 and 4:00 AM. The group then travels by private vehicle toward Mollepata village, passing through the Apurimac River valley during a two-hour drive.
Mollepata
The tour stops in Mollepata for a 45-minute breakfast break before continuing. This stop provides an opportunity to rest and prepare for the hike.
45 min
Soraypampa
The journey continues by car for about one hour to Soraypampa at 3900 masl. From here, the trek to Humantay Lake at 4200 masl (13779 feet) begins.
60 min
Salkantay Trail
During the hike to Humantay Lake, trekkers will see the mountain known as Apu Salkantay, a prominent peak in the area.
Humantay Lake
The steep hike to Humantay Lake takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Visitors who find the climb difficult may opt to ride a horse to the lake. At 4,200 meters (13,779 feet), the lake is considered sacred by the Incas. The guide will explain its significance while the group spends time viewing the surroundings. Afterward, the group returns to Mollepata.
180 min
Lunch in Mollepata
Back at Mollepata, the group enjoys a buffet lunch that includes vegetarian options.
1 min
Centro Historico De Cusco
The group takes transportation from Mollepata back to Cusco with drop-off near Plaza San Francisco around 18h.
180 min
Meeting point
In the middle of the Square by the water fountain. (Plaza El Regocijo, Kusipata)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco with Breakfast, Lunch and Hotel Pickup
by Willka Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This day trip explores the route from Cusco to Humantay Lake, a high-altitude lake considered sacred by the Incas. The day begins with an early hotel pickup between 3:30 and 4:00 AM, followed by a private drive through the Apurimac River valley to Mollepata village. After a 45-minute breakfast stop in Mollepata, the trip continues by car for about an hour to Soraypampa at 3,900 meters above sea level. From Soraypampa, a trek of about 1 hour and 30 minutes leads to Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters (13,779 feet). The hike is steep but can be shortened by riding a horse. At the lake, the guide explains its Inca significance and the group spends time taking in the mountain scenery, including views of the nearby Apu Salkantay. The return trek leads back to Mollepata, where a buffet lunch with vegetarian options is served. The afternoon includes a roughly 3-hour drive back to Cusco, with drop-off near Plaza San Francisco around 6 PM. The tour includes a bilingual guide, walking stick, entrance fees for Salkantay and Humantay, breakfast, and lunch. The total duration of the trip is about 14 hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Participants meet their driver at their hotel in Cusco between 3:30 and 4:00 AM. The group then travels by private vehicle toward Mollepata village, passing through the Apurimac River valley during a two-hour drive.
Mollepata
The tour stops in Mollepata for a 45-minute breakfast break before continuing. This stop provides an opportunity to rest and prepare for the hike.
45 min
Soraypampa
The journey continues by car for about one hour to Soraypampa at 3900 masl. From here, the trek to Humantay Lake at 4200 masl (13779 feet) begins.
60 min
Salkantay Trail
During the hike to Humantay Lake, trekkers will see the mountain known as Apu Salkantay, a prominent peak in the area.
Humantay Lake
The steep hike to Humantay Lake takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Visitors who find the climb difficult may opt to ride a horse to the lake. At 4,200 meters (13,779 feet), the lake is considered sacred by the Incas. The guide will explain its significance while the group spends time viewing the surroundings. Afterward, the group returns to Mollepata.
180 min
Lunch in Mollepata
Back at Mollepata, the group enjoys a buffet lunch that includes vegetarian options.
1 min
Centro Historico De Cusco
The group takes transportation from Mollepata back to Cusco with drop-off near Plaza San Francisco around 18h.
180 min
Meeting point
In the middle of the Square by the water fountain. (Plaza El Regocijo, Kusipata)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.