Category Humantay Lake Treks

Cusco · HUMANTAY LAKE TREKS

The 15 Best Humantay Lake Tours from Cusco

21 reviewed

A turquoise glacier lake at 4,200 metres, reached on a long day trip that starts before dawn. These are the best Humantay Lake tours from Cusco: which include breakfast and a proper buffet lunch, how steep that final climb really is, and which keep the groups small. Prices and pickup times for each.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Mollepata breakfast: real fuel before the steep part

1.Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

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

Early pickup, a steep trek to Humantay Lake, and Salkantay views near Cusco, with breakfast and buffet lunch included for $22.

“It was a great experience. The hike was very tough but we made it through! Jonithan was a great person and a guide. Also I forgot the drivers name but he was also very sweet! Definitely recommend!”

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Humantay Lagoon Tour

Humantay Lagoon Tour - Mollepata breakfast stop: where energy becomes momentum

3.Humantay Lagoon Tour

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

Humantay Lagoon day trip from Cusco: 13 hours with early pickup, guided trek, oxygen support, breakfast and lunch, 4,200m lagoon views.

“This was my favorite part of my trip to Peru! Our tour guide Victor Andre was great really made sure we were safe going up the mountain! He was also an amazing photographer took all our pictures”

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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - Soraypampa base camp (3,900 m): where the hike truly begins

4.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

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

Early-morning Humantay Lake hike from Cusco with private transfers, small-group guidance, breakfast and lunch, and glacier views.

“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

Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco - Mollepata breakfast: fueling up for altitude at the right moment

5.Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco

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

Early hike to Humantay Lake from Cusco with a small group, breakfast and lunch included, plus Apus ceremony and mountain views.

“This is most definitely the Humantay tour that I recommend!! Katy our guide and Cirilo our driver were both the best that we could ask for. Katy not only explained the lake and the mountain in great detail, but she was always right there to ask if we were doing alright and if we had any questions or concerns. You could tell that she was very excited about her job and wanted to make friends with everyone in the group, and she was my best guide in Peru in that regard for sure. Cirilo also gave us a nice peaceful drive where we could nap on the way to Humantay…”

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - Soraypampa: where the day turns into a hike

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

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

Full-day trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with guide, early pickup, breakfast and lunch, and included safety gear for an Andean adventure.

“A Laguna Humantay é uma das paisagens mais lindas que já tive a oportunidade de admirar. A subida da montanha é íngreme e com alguns obstáculos, mas bem possível de fazer. Quanto a empresa que nos guiou até lá, deixou bastante a desejar. Difícil comunicação e demora nos retornos com as instruções do passeio. Nosso guia Fred além de fazer brincadeiras vulgares referente aos brasileiros, a todo o momento parecia querer nos desmotivar a subir a pé, para que pegássemos (e pagássemos por) cavalos. Tínhamos 2 senhoras no grupo, e o guia em nenhum momento ofereceu suporte ou ajudar para elas, pelo contrário, muitas vezes andava bem a frente ou…”

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

Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca - Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo: Pisac crafts, Inca cemeteries, and a real train night

Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco - Soraypampa Sky Camp at 3,900m: what glamping looks like at altitude

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

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

Humantay Lake 2-day trek with Sky Camp from Cusco: small-group hiking, mountain meals, glamping at 3,900m, and Salkantay Pass views.

“We picked this tour as it mentioned that it had a MAXIMUM of 10 participants (as we prefer small groups) but we were 19! We were the first to be picked up at 4.20am and spent the next 35/40mins picking up other people around Cusco. Therefore it added more time to the journey. It was a rough start but the rest of the day went as planned. Humantay lake is challenging but definitely worth it!”

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Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail - Markahuasi Lookout: Quick Culture and Archaeology Before the Climb

9.Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

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

Early 4 a.m. trek to Laguna Humantay from Soraypampa with breakfast, lunch, and bilingual guides. Steep climb, big payoff.

“Humantay lake trek was very enjoyable and a very nice exercise, but I can see how it can be a lot especially if you are older. There are horses available which will take you up the mountains up to a certain height for 80-90 soles. Our tour was the day after we came back from Machu Picchu so we were quite tired but managed to wake up on time and had a great time. One of the best tours during our trip Decided to take a day off after this trek (which we didn’t plan on but our schedule was quite packed to begin with) as it is quite demanding…”

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

4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay - Day 1 in the Sacred Valley: Chinchero market, Moray, and Maras salt mines

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

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

Small-group 4-day Cusco tour hitting Moray, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain, with early starts and guided history.

“I cannot praise this trip enough!! It was an extraordinary experience of Peru and it's culture in just 4 days! We incredibly enjoyed our guide Jacob who connected so well with my 19 and 21 year old daughters so he knew the pic required for the "gram" lol! Super duper thank you to him and his drivers for a safe fun and well organized travel experience!”

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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option - Late morning departure option: who it helps and how to think about timing

12.Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

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

Small-group Humantay Lake trek from Cusco with late morning option. Breakfast, lunch, oxygen, and early access for big views at 4,200 m.

“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

7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake - Day 1: Cusco’s Inca core, including Koricancha and Sacsayhuamán

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

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

A 7-day Peru highlights loop from Cusco: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras Moray, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake with hotels and transport.

“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

Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco - Time at the lake: turquoise views, then you head back

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

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

Private Humantay Lake trek from Cusco with early pickup, a guided hike, Mollepata breakfast, and buffet lunch, plus easy hotel transfers.

“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

5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake - Day 1: Humantay Lake, plus that first altitude reality check

15.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

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

5-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu sunrise with Humantay Lake, jungle trails, camping, meals, and a small-group guide.

“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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