About Laguna Humantay
About Laguna Humantay
Laguna Humantay is a glacial lake that is rapidly gaining popularity. Laguna Humantay lies on the foothills of Mountain Humantay. The glaciers from this mountain melt and erode into this turquoise lagoon. Laguna Humantay lies along the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. This is one of the impressive sights that can be visited in a day from Cusco.
Day Trip to Laguna Humantay
Short of time on your trip Peru? Fret not! We have you covered. Minka Peru Expedition specializes in a customized day trip with a lot of flexibility of timing to Machu Picchu from Cusco. So just relax and get in touch with us to plan your memorable day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco.
Why travel with us?
- Get immersed in the enchanting sights along the way to Laguna Humantay.
- We will make sure that you will have enough time to get impressed with the awe-inspiring views around the lagoon.
- Minka Peru guides are trained in first aid and on treating travelers with altitude sickness.
- We take pride in offering freshly cooked delicious Peruvian cuisine with vegan options on all our tours.
Itinerary:
Our tour conductor will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco between 05:00 and 05:30 in the morning. We will start our 2 hours journey towards Mollepata. At Mollepata, we will be stopping for breakfast. From here, we will be driving you for another hour to Sorayapampa. Sorayapampa is the starting point of the trek. Our guide would give you a quick briefing here before starting your two hours up-hill hike.
As you would reach Laguna Humantay, we will have ample time to get immersed in the enchanting views of the Lagoon and the snow-capped peak of Humantay Mountain. We will then start our downhill hike back to Sorayapampa. Once in Sorayapampa, you will be taking the car back to Mollepata where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will continue our two hours return trip to Cusco.
Includes:
- Cusco hotel transfer.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Bi-lingual Guide.
- Entrance to Laguna Humantay.
- First-aid kit.
What is not included?
- Any personal expense.
We recommend you to bring:
- A light day pack
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho. You can buy them in Cusco for USD 1.
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie/touk.
- Camera, films, and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain, and cold
- Sunblock
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
- Passport
- Cash – Peruvian Soles.
How to make a booking:
If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please e-mail us.
- Once you have chosen your tour, please read the Booking Terms & Conditions, as your booking is subject to these terms.
- Then fill out and submit the Reservation Form that you will find in the Booking Online section of this website.
- We will be requesting you to make a deposit to secure your reservation.
- Upon receiving the deposit payment, we will confirm your booking. We will be sending a service confirmation with complete details of your tour with us.
In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, do not hesitate to contact us.