Overview
In this program we will visit one of the new tourist circuits of Cusco. The "Humantay Lagoon" is a natural attraction located in the town of Soraypampa, in the past it was only visited by those who ventured to make the trek to the Salkantay mountain, but now it has become one of the most visited places by travelers, visit the Humantay lagoon will not take you more than 1 day, the walk is easy if you have previously acclimatized in Cusco and the reward for this effort will be the wonderful landscape that can be seen in this lagoon with turquoise waters.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Breakfast and Lunch
Professional Guide English / Spanish
Pick up from hotels near the Plaza de Armas
Tourist transport
Entrance ticket 20 soles (payment in the same place)
Other services not mentioned
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
The trip begins at your hotel in Cusco, our transfer will visit you between 04:00 and 05:00 in the morning, we will make a two and a half hour trip by car to the town of Mollepata, where we can have breakfast and stock up on the latest provisions.
After breakfast we will continue our trip for an hour and a half by car, the road we will take is dirt (trail) until we reach the community of Soraypampa which is located at an altitude of 3900 meters above sea level. During the trip we will see beautiful landscapes and the impressive snowy "Salkantay".
From Soraypampa we will undertake a 2 km walk. The road is ascending and will take us about an hour and a half to two, while we do the walk we will see a panorama of snow-capped mountains, impressive natural landscapes and a great diversity of flora and fauna until we reach the "Laguna de Humantay" that It is located at an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level.
The "Humantay Lagoon" is turquoise due to the mineral found at the bottom, the lagoon is fed by mountain glaciers and is considered a jewel of nature, in addition to delighting ourselves with the Humantay lagoon we can enjoy the impressive views of the surrounding mountains.
We will descend walking until we reach the community of Soraypampa where we can enjoy lunch. After lunch we will start the return trip to the city of Cusco. Our tour ends at approximately 6:30 in the afternoon, thus ending our walk to the Humantay lagoon for 1 day.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 2 travelers per booking
FAQs about Humantay Lagoon Tour
Can I cancel Humantay Lagoon Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Professional Guide English / Spanish
- Pick up from hotels near the Plaza de Armas
- Tourist transport
What's not included?
- Entrance ticket 20 soles (payment in the same place)
- Other services not mentioned
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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