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About this trip
The Humantay Lagoon is a snow-covered mountain that is part of the Vilcabamba mountain range and gives rise to the formation of this splendid turquoise-colored lagoon that is fed by the mountain's glaciers and is a jewel of nature in the Apu Salkantay route.
What’s included
- Professional GuideOur professional tour guides are highly trained and committed to providing a high quality service. They provide detailed information
- Tourist TransportOur vehicles are equipped with high quality air conditioning systems that adapt to your needs. The temperature control can be adjusted according to your preferences.
- Breakfast.The tour includes a Local Buffet Breakfast at Sarawasi Restaurant or Casa Salkantay Restaurant.
- Lunch.The tour includes a Local Buffet Lunch at Sarawasi Restaurant or Casa Salkantay Restaurant.
- Walking poles.Walking poles are useful tools that can improve stability, balance, and posture while hiking, especially on uneven or steep terrain.
- First aid kit.A first aid kit is essential for any outdoor activity, as it can be used to treat minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, blisters, burns, among others.
What’s not included
- Entrance ticket.This ticket allows you to enter the Humantay Lagoon.
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Itinerary
Start Time
05:00 a.m.
End Point
This activity ends at the initial meeting point.
Pickup details
In case your hotel or Airbnb is not close to the historic center, we will meet in the Plaza de Armas of the City, to be exact, in the pool.
What will you see on the hike to Laguna Humantay
We will leave Cusco around 4:30 a.m. We will cross beautiful towns of Cusco, Izcuchaca, Ancahuasi, Limatambo, among others until we reach Mollepata where we will have our breakfast. Then we will travel to Soraypampa at 3850 m.s.n.m. It is here where we will enjoy a beautiful view of the Apu Salkantay, then we will start the walk that will last an hour on average. Finally we will arrive at our destination, enjoying the magical view of the lagoon surrounded by snow-capped mountains. After enjoying the view and resting, we will walk back to Soraypampa and then board the bus and go to our delicious lunch in a private restaurant, and then return to Cusco.