HOTEL – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE – CUSCO
The Humantay Lake private tour from Cusco starts when a professional local tour guide from Peru Cultural connection will pick you up from your hotel Around 05:00 a.m, correspondingly the first place to arrive is Mollepata that is 2 hours from Cusco city, there we will have the breakfast after that we will go through different towns on our private transport to Soraypampa (3800 m.a.s.l 12,460 feet) from there we will start our trekking up to the Humantay Lake (4200 m.a.s.l) with beautiful landscapes and the impressive snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay glaciers.
on the other hand, the walking up in the Humantay Lake private tour from Cusco is easy at the beginning but it turns into a climbing way while walking to get to the lake 1 Hour and a half approximately, fortunately, there is the option to rent a horse in case you are exhausted. as soon as we arrived at the lake you will have enough time for rest and take pictures consequently we will start the way down to Soraypampa, 1 hour and a half more, which is easier than the way up, then we will get on our private van to come back to Mollepata where we will have lunch and after resting a little we’ll return to Cusco, time to arrive is at 6 p.m. approximately.
PRICES Private tour price
2 people from $ 130 – per person
3 people from $ 100 – per person
4 people from $ 80 – per person
5+ people contact us for a special price
*Important! Tour Price includes all entrance fees, Meals, guide & comfortable vehicle
We offer guaranteed departures since two trekkers, this tour can leave any day of the week, 12 months a year
Optional Extras:
Horseback for riding + horseman $40
2 Walking Poles: $10 USD
Laguna Humantay information
The Humantay Lagoon is the most beautiful lake in Cusco, and without a doubt it surprises us more and more every day. It is a turquoise lake in the middle of the Andes mountains.
The Humantay lagoon is formed as a product of the thawing of the snow of Humantay, part of the Salkantay mountain.
What differentiates Humantay Lagoon from other lagoons is the natural color it has because it does not have much marine flora in its waters and has an indescribable color in words, but understandable in sight.
It forms a unique landscape, where travelers seek to capture the ideal moment with their cameras capturing a wonderful and magical landscape at the same time.
All this and more makes Humantay a very visited place by all the tourists who visit Cusco.
Location
Lake Humantay is a 2-hour walk from the community of Soraypampa, in the district of Mollepata, province of Anta, department of Cusco, about 2 hours by car from the city of Cusco.
How to get to the Humantay Lagoon?
To get to this natural wonder you will have to take a car from Cusco to Mollepata, at the Arcopata bus terminal for about 2 hours.
After breakfast you will have to hire the services of a cab driver to take you to Soraypampa. The cab will charge you an approximate fee of S/20.00 and if by chance there are more people who want to go it will be less.
Then you will have to pay the entrance fee to Lake Humantay (S/ 10.00).
After arriving in Soraypampa you will have to walk for at least 2 hours to get to the lake (if you don’t want to walk you can rent a horse), the first 30 minutes of walking are half flat and the rest is already uphill.
You have to take into account that you probably won’t find mobility to come back, so I recommend you to agree with the cab driver to wait for you or to come and pick you up, there you will be able to negotiate the prices.
If you can’t find mobility, there are accommodations that range from 20 to 40 soles, there are also camping areas (take your tent) where you can stay. If you plan to camp, make sure you are well wrapped up, as it gets very cold at night.
Tour to Laguna Humantay
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Difficulty
The hike is not as difficult as the 7 colored mountain, it lasts 1 hour approximately, it depends on the physical state of the tourist, it is not dangerous and it demands a moderate physical effort.
Recommendations
Wear warm clothes for the walk. If you are not in good physical condition for the hike, we recommend that you rent a horse.
Do not forget to bring a hat or cap, sun block, a jacket, trekking pants, appropriate shoes for trekking and a rain poncho.
Tour Packing Check LIST
During this trip your main luggage will be stored in Cusco at your hotel or free storage in our office and you will receive a small duffle bag at your trek briefing (which will be help briefing day before you start the trek) to pack clothes and sleeping bag
Gear Checklist
Provided Gear
- Tents
- Cooking and eating utensils while camping
- Sleeping pad (you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer)
- Duffel bag, medium-size (used while trekking, approximately 65 liter)
Official Papers
- Valid passport
- Airline tickets
Luggage
- Luggage, one piece, wheels and handle ok
- Daypack 2000 cu. in. to carry your camera, water bottles, extra clothing
- Luggage tags and luggage locks
- Passport pouch or money pouch
Camping Gear
- Sleeping bag with stuff sack (rated to 10°-20°F)
CHECK LIST FOR YOU TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
PASSPORT: You MUST take your passport and a photocopy is not sufficient. (Keep it in a plastic bag in case of rain).
City Clothing
- Bring a few lightweight, easily washable items for travel and daily wear when not trekking
Clothing
- Midweight fleece or wool sweater
- Fleece pants or tights
- Midweight thermal underwear tops and bottom, synthetic or wool
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shorts
- Long-sleeve shirts
- T-shirts
- Underwear
- Casual socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks, synthetic
- Swimsuit
Clothing Accessories
- Sun hat
- Wool or fleece hat
- Bandana
- Wool or fleece gloves
- Outerwear
- Rain jacket, waterproof and breathable
- Rain or wind pants, waterproof and breathable. Side-zip pants are highly recommended.
- Insulated jacket, down or synthetic
- Footwear
- Sturdy hiking boots, waterproof, lightweight, broken-in, aggressive tread
- Camp shoes such as tennis shoes or sandals or other comfortable footwear for use in town and/or campsites
Travel Accessories
- 2 one-quart water bottle(s) or hydration system
- Flashlight or headlamp and spare batteries/bulb
- Watch with alarm or travel clock
- 1 roll of toilet paper
- Sunglasses and retainer strap
- Sunblock and lip balm
- Toiletry kit
- Small washcloth and small towel
- Baby wipes
- Personal first-aid kit
- Hand sanitizer gel
- Insect repellent
- Several Ziploc plastic bags
- Large, heavy-duty plastic trash bags
Optional Field Gear
- Camera, spare media card and batteries
- Electrical adapter plug
- Earplugs
- Whistle
- Spare contact lenses or glasses
- Reading and writing materials
- Sewing kit
- Knee supports
- Travel pillow
- Hiking stick or trekking poles (metal tips not allowed on Inca Trail; points must be rubber or covered with duct tape.)
- Favorite energy snacks and drinks.
