Mollepata, Cusco
Location
Jan-Dec
Dates
8/10
Phisicality
6+
Age

Humantay Lake tour (Group Service) – Full Day Tour

Humantay Lake tour: Hike to one of the most magical lakes in Peru and be surrounded by the impressive Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped mountains while you are gazing at the unbelievable turquoise water!

This is a very popular and easy 1-day trek from Cusco for those who do not have a lot of time for longer treks but still want to have a taste of the beautiful landscapes only this region can offer. Total trekking time is about 3 hours – a short hike accessible to everyone that has got acclimatized a little.

TOUR OVERVIEW

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Your hotel in the city Center
DURATION: Full Day 4:00 – 17:00
DISTANCE: 7 km (4.4 Miles) Round Trip
ELEVATION: 3,869m (12,690 feet) / 4,200m (13,779 feet)
GOOD FOR:  Those with a sense of adventure and in good hiking shape, and nature lovers.
HIGHLIGHTS Off the beaten path, pristine wilderness, Humantay Lake, glacier peaks, Humantay Mountain, turquoise lake, Day Hike!

WHY US?

Small Groups: Receive a personalized service with small groups (8-16 people with one guide).

Best food:Best restaurant with Peruvian buffet breakfast and lunch in the local village. (vegetarian and vegan options available)

Safety commitment: We include oxygen and a first aid kit to avoid any altitude sickness (trekking poles)

Confortable Transportation: Private and comfortable transport by van with heating and good music.

NOTE:

Due to the early pick-up time of services, we recommend you to book your hotel in Cusco city center. But in case you are staying in an AirBnB accommodation, we can arrange the pick up from a well-known location.

1

04:30 - 8:30: Pick up from Hotel - Transportation to Mollepata and Breakfast

The adventure begins very early with our team picking you up from your hotel at 4:30 hrs and heading to a small village called Mollepata (2,803 m /9,186ft) about 2 -hour-drive. Here we will enjoy a delicious breakfast with a great view of the Apurimac Canyon in order to be ready for the hike.

2

09:00 - 12:00 : Soraypampa -Trekking to Humantay

After the breakfast we continue one more hour to the local community of Soraypampa (3800m/12,467). After receiving a short briefing and get ready, we will begin our hike up to the Humantay Lake (4,200 m/ 13,780). passing through stunning landscapes and with the possibility, if the sky is clear enough, to see the impressive ”Apus” (”spirits of the mountains”) Salkantay and Humantay. It takes about a 1,5 hours to reach the lake, with a low to moderate difficulty, but it will be more than rewarding once we arrive at this natural beauty. It is also possible to rent a horse in case you don’t feel like hiking all the way up. Once at the lagoon we will have enough time to take pictures, bring an offer to the Apus.

3

12:00 - 17:00 : Return to Soraypampa - Lunch - Cusco

After some free time and rest, we will begin our descent to Soraypampa for about another 1.5 hours, which is much easier than the way up. In Soraypampa and continue to Mollepata where we will have a well-deserved buffet lunch and after some rest we start making our way back to Cusco arriving at 5 p.m. approximately.

TOUR INCLUDES
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Roundtrip transportation
English- Spanish speaking tour guide
Entrances fees
Peruvian buffet breakfast and lunch
Walking poles (Optional)
First aid kid and oxygen tank
Return to the city center
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
Meals mentioned
Souvenirs
Tips for the guide and driver (voluntary)
PACKING LIST
Long-sleeve shirt
Trekking footwear
Thermal layers
Waterproof jackets
Waterproof trekking trousers
Wool globes
Hat
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Cash for extras

GROUP SERVICE PRICE 2022 – DAILY DEPARTURES

This trip option is in group service, in groups of 10-16 people as maximum

10-16 people  $35 per person

Optional Extras:

Horse (one way) $25 USD

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