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Humantay Lake from Cusco: 15 Day Trips Compared

34 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The lake sits under the Salkantay glacier at about 4,200 metres, a steep climb of an hour or more above the trailhead. These 15 day trips are compared on pickup time, meals included and whether a horse can take the climb for you.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - The steep climb to Humantay Lake
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

1.Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for a high-altitude trek to Humantay Lake, with breakfast in Mollepata, a bilingual guide, and a buffet lunch on the return. The steep climb reaches about 4,200 meters, so pace yourself and bring layers. Guides have included Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Jefferson, though your guide will depend on the departure.

“Rafael was a great guide - so friendly and made sure to stay back with my partner who was struggling - he spoke both Spanish and English. The hike was a bit difficult with the altitude - we got breathless quickly but the views were so so worth it, truly took my breath away!!”

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - The uphill walk to Humantay Lake
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

2.Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Leave Cusco around 4 to 5 a.m. for breakfast in Mollepata, then hike about two hours from Challacancha to turquoise Humantay Lake beneath Nevado Salkantay. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the group, with names such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, and Heber among the guides who have worked this route. Breakfast and buffet lunch are included; admission and horse rides cost extra.

“The trip was great thanks to our guide Alex and his support during the wet cold hike! We were able to rent horses and take lots of pictures. My highlight was being able to have some shots taken by Alex in front of the lake.”

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Humantay Lagoon Tour - Reaching Humantay Lagoon
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Humantay Lagoon Tour

3.Humantay Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Leave central Cusco around 4 a.m. for a guided day trip to Humantay Lagoon, a turquoise lake at 4,200 meters. The $70 tour includes transport, breakfast, lunch, trekking poles, an oxygen ball, and an official guide. Guides Víctor André and Russell are among those named by past participants for their care and help with photos. Expect a strenuous hike and confirm route details before booking.

“Of course we did not go to the Humantay lagoon as access was closed, but the trip to the 7 lagoons was exhausting, but it was worth seeing every lagoon and the landscape of the Ausangate mountain, as well as the flames. Thank you Victor André, again our guide on the trip.Auto-translated”

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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - Reaching Humantay Lake
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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

4.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Cusco before dawn for Mollepata, breakfast, then a drive to Soraypampa at 3,900 meters. Hike about 1 hour 45 minutes uphill to glacier-ringed Humantay Lake, with a guide and a group of no more than 15. Breakfast, lunch, entrance, and transport are included; bring your own water and snacks.

“Tour was awesome. Pick up perfectly on time. Our tour guide Luz was above and beyond , she was perfect. She answered all questions we were asking and most important she helped us to get all the way to the top because at the beginning of the climb I was struggling. Thank you Luz and I hope we meet again on some other tour.”

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Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco - Time at the lake and the Apus offering
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Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco

5.Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $22

Leave central Cusco around 4:30 am for a guided trip to Humantay Lake at 4,250 meters. The day includes breakfast near Mollepata, a hike from Soraypampa, time at the lake and lunch on the return. Guides such as Katy, Wally and Edwin have been praised for patient explanations and support, though your guide may differ.

“Good guide and timely start and end of the activity. Breakfast and lunch was included and decently good.”

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - Is $29 good value?
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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

6.Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $29

Leave Cusco at 4:00am for Mollepata and Soraypampa, then hike about 90 minutes to Humantay Lake. A bilingual guide explains the lake’s importance to the Incas. Breakfast, lunch, round-trip transport, and first aid supplies are included; the 20-sol entrance fee is extra.

“Tough but AMAZING hike and experience! I struggled as I was not quite adjusted to the altitude yet but the tour guide was patient and helpful during the climb. It’s a long ride up and down and the hike is a little intense but the views and the lagoon were totally worth it!! Would recommend for a day trip in Cusco!!”

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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca - Sacred Valley, then the train to Aguas Calientes
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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

7.Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $945

Spend seven days based in Cusco, with a night in Aguas Calientes, a guided visit to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley ruins, Maras and Moray, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca. Expect early starts, high-altitude walks and a mix of group transport and guided visits. Trip accounts name coordinators including Kilma, Andy and Flor, though your assigned team may differ.

“It was such a wonderful experience and I took it to my country. Thank you Magic Experence Peru for making an unforgettable trip 😃😃😃Auto-translated”

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Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco - Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters
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Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

8.Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $520

Leave Cusco at 5:00 a.m. for a two-day guided trek to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, with a night in a Sky Camp dome at 3,900 meters. The small-group trip includes transport, meals, filtered water, a sleeping bag, trekking poles, and a guide who explains local flora and fauna. Expect steep, high-altitude hiking and an early start.

“The Humantay Lagoon tour is really worth doing and the lagoon is spectacular when you arrive. The whole hike is about 12km round trip (3hrs total) and it is up quite a sustained gradient. If you’re not used to hiking at altitude, this could be quite a difficult trek. The day is quite long with stops for breakfast and lunch, so do bear that in mind. You will be gone for the whole day and the majority of time will be spent in the van. The tour is quite self led - you hike up and back independently and don’t have a lot of contact with the guide during the…”

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Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail - Humantay Lake is the payoff
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Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

9.Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $121

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for Mollepata, Markahuasi viewpoint, and Soraypampa, then hike to Humantay Lake beneath the Humantay and Salkantay peaks. The 14-hour trip includes transport, breakfast, buffet lunch, entry, trekking poles, a snack, and an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. The climb is steep and tiring at altitude.

“Incredible experience, very organized. The view from the lagoon is impressive. The guide Anita is attentive and friendly. An experience I recommend.Auto-translated”

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From Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour - The climb from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake
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From Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour

10.Humantay Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 12 hours · from $27

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for breakfast in Mollepata, then ride to Soraypampa and hike about 1.5 hours to Humantay Lake. A bilingual guide leads the day, with breakfast and lunch included. Budget extra for the 20-sol entrance fee, snacks, and optional horse hire.

“Jesse was amazing. Best guide! Good English. I’m solo, and assisted me with pictures. Grateful for her!”

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4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay - Day 2: a guided morning at Machu Picchu
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4 day – Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay

11.4 day – Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $975

Spend four packed days seeing Inca sites and high-Andean scenery, from Chinchero’s textile market and Moray to Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain. Guides such as Jacob and Rosbel have helped with history, hiking pace and trip logistics, though guide assignments vary. Expect a group of no more than eight and several very early starts.

“My fiancé and I had an amazing experience with this tour. It was so nice having all of our itineraries and transportation planned for us when we arrived in Peru (from the US). We had 3 different, fantastic tour guides. First, Rosbel took us on tours of the sacred valley and Machu Picchu. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and patient with us and our small group. Somehow he had an answer to every question I asked, no matter how random. He was so well organized and handled the many logistics of our trip so well - we never had to worry. We hiked Lake Humantay with Jacob, who was incredibly…”

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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option - A long drive, followed by a high-altitude hike
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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

12.Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $110

This 13-hour Cusco outing is advertised as a Humantay Lake hike to a turquoise glacial lake at 4,200 meters, with a guide, transport, water, oxygen and first aid. Breakfast and lunch are advertised, though not itemized in the inclusions. Check the route and departure time before booking: the details also describe Rainbow Mountain and ATVs.

“We had almost two hours of riding the ATVs and it was so much fun! Thankfully they were automatic vehicles so we didn’t have to worry about switching gears when driving up the hill. Be prepared for a dusty ride! Wear a face covering and sunglasses while you ride. The hike itself is VERY DIFFICULT! If you are not a frequent hiker or use to walking at high elevations this tour will be very hard to complete. Our tour guide was so nice and encouraging while we were hiking but we needed to make frequent stops to stretch and catch our breath. You may get light headed or have an…”

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7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake - Day 3: Machu Picchu, with one important ticket detail
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7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake

13.7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $769

Chullos Travel Peru combines Cusco’s Inca sites, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras and Moray, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake in seven days. Expect included hotels, transfers, guides, some meals, and two demanding high-altitude hikes. Machu Picchu entry is not included and depends on ticket availability.

“100% recommend! Our flights to Cusco got cancelled for 30 hours the day we took off. Chullo’s representative Milena called me and gave my husband and I three different options on how we wanted our tour to go when we arrived. She was really kind and helpful even though we a little stressed about our situation. Overall, a wonderful experience in Peru, worth the early morning wake ups. Out your guide in Machu Picchu Andre Anaya was the best. Our hotel was less than a block from the Plaza de Armas which made it easy to walk around during our free time. We are ready to go back and book…”

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Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco - Should you book it?
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Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco

14.Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Cusco before dawn in private transport, stop in Mollepata for breakfast, then continue along a rough mountain road toward Humantay Lake. A private guide sets the pace for the roughly 1.5-hour uphill hike. Breakfast and buffet lunch are included; the entrance fee and any horse rental cost extra. Guides named for this tour include Rafael, Jenkins, and Yesi.

“On time and very professional service. Guide was with us for 3 hours difficult hike and helped us through it. Vehicle was 7 seater and very specious. Driver was very safe and professional. Will be happy to recommend this service to all friends visiting Cusco.”

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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake - Warm jungle trails and Cocalmayo’s hot springs
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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

15.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $360

This five-day trek from Cusco pairs Humantay Lake and the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass with jungle trails, hot springs and a dawn arrival at Machu Picchu. You camp for three nights, stay one night in Aguas Calientes, and travel with a bilingual guide in a group of up to 15. One account names guide Roger as especially helpful and friendly.

“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”

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