PROGRAM FACTS
Trip Type
Hiking
Total Distance
7 Km - 4.3 Mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Max. Altitude
4,200 m - 13,800 ft
Group Size
Minimum 2
Description:
There are many places to visit in the department of Cusco and one of them is the Humantay Lake or the Turquoise Lagoon, currently visited by many national and foreign tourists, very crowded by the proximity to Cusco and easy access.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Cusco
Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel, we will catch a private tourist transport and make a trip of about 3 hours towards the town of Mollepata where we will provide of a delicious breakfast, then continue on our transport to the beginning of the hike "Soraypampa", that town has an altitude of 3900 masl, after a short rest we will start our trek to the Humantay Lagoon, the ascent will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, once we arrive at the place, we will be able to enjoy the wonderful landscape and our guide will be in charge of providing the correct information and necessary about the place, History and tradition that he will share with you.
After the visit of the lagoon we will start our return to Soraypampa where lunch in the open field will be ready for our arrival, then we will take the transport back to the City of Cusco arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m.
- Pick from your hotel.
- Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide.
- First aid kit and Oxygen.
- Round trip tourist private transport.
- American breakfast and buffett lunch.
- Entrance ticket for Humantay Lake.
- Bottled water and snacks
- Hiring of Mules.
- Hiking sticks.
- Additional expenses and tips.
- Backpack or Daypack.
- Personal documentation (Original Passport an ID).
- Raincoat and rain poncho.
- Water and Snacks (Energy bars, candies, chocolates, cockies and salty snacks).
- Warm clothes (Hat, scarf, warm jackets, warm panths, gloves and hand warmers).
- Sunscreen and sun glasses.
- Hiking shoes and poles.
- Camera and Cash in Soles.
Horse Back Riding:
To hire a horse for the Huamantay Lake, follow these steps:
- Book in Advance or On-Site: You can arrange a horse through a tour agency in Cusco or hire one directly from locals at the trailhead at the beginning of the hike.
- You can negotiate the Price: Prices range from 80–100 soles (20– 30 Usd.) one way. Bargaining is common.
- Hire a local horseman: Most horses come with a horseman who walks alongside. They don't speak much English, so basic Spanish or gestures help.
- Start Early: Arrive early (before 7 AM) for better availability, especially in peak season.
Cash Only: highgly recommended to bring Peruvian soles, as card payments aren’t accepted. - Know the Limitations: Horses take you most of the way but not the final steep section, which requires walking.
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Peru Hiking Tours S.R.L.
Peru Hiking Tours is a local company with a 100% professional staff in the tourism area and working for many years in this activity.
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