Surrounded by mountains and the impressive Humantay glacier, at 4,000 masl, lies a beautiful lagoon that invites you to enjoy its crystal-clear waters and the stunning landscape that surrounds it. Join us on this adventure to Humantay Lagoon!
- Duration: 1 day
- Departures: Daily
- Category: Trekking
- Starts in: Cusco
- Places: Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lagoon
Itinerary
Our adventure begins early, between 4:30 am and 5:00 am, by boarding the tourist bus that will take us to the town of Mollepata in a journey of approximately 2 hours, passing through beautiful and picturesque towns like Poroy and Limatambo. In Mollepata (2,900 masl), we will have a delicious breakfast before continuing by bus to Soraypampa (3,900 masl). From here, we will start the uphill hike, which lasts about an hour, until we reach the beautiful Humantay Lagoon (4,200 masl).
This place is excellent for taking photos, enjoying the scenery, and admiring the crystal-clear color of the lagoon. After some time visiting and exploring the area, with a view of the Humantay glacier (5,450 masl) in the Vilcabamba mountain range, accompanied by our guide who will explain this magnificent place, we will begin the return hike to Soraypampa. From there, we will explore the Salkantay Trail (6,271 masl) and enjoy the view of this sacred mountain, the second highest in the Cusco region. Later, we will have our delicious lunch and take the transport back to Cusco, arriving at around 5:00 pm.
Details
Includes:
- Roundtrip transportation: Cusco – Soraypampa – Cusco.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
- Professional guide for group tours (English or Spanish).
- First aid kit.
Not Included:
- Meals not mentioned in the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Water.
- Tips.
- Horses (optional, if you have difficulty walking).
Price
Group Price: 30 USD.
Recommendations
- Trekking shoes.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Warm or thermal clothing.
- Snacks.
- Water bottles.
- Rain poncho (depending on the season).
- Bags for waste disposal.
- It is recommended to spend at least one day acclimatizing in the city of Cusco, as the lagoon is located at over 4,000 meters above sea level.
