Humantay Blue Lake Hike 1 Day
Elevation: 3,869 m (12,690 feet) / 4,200m (13,779 feet)e
Trip Length: Full Day (7 km only hiking)
Difficulty Level: Moderate, but rewarding hike.
Weather: Dry season (hot & sunny days) – Rainy season (Changeable weather)
Overview
If your passion is to enjoy nature and hiking, this place is ideal. Mt Humantay is a snow-covered mountain that is part of the Andean mountain range, among these the majestic Salkantay and Humantay mountains which at the thaw gives rise to the lagoon and due to its unique turquoise color it generates the interest of foreign and national visitors. The walk to the place will make you feel a sense of peace and tranquility thanks to its natural beauty with which you will find yourself. Look at¡; This 1 day hiking expedition will take you at the base of the sacred Humantay snow peak (5,650meters; 18,536 feet), considered by the local natives to be the “Guardian Spirit of the Jungle” and will provide you with the opportunity to experience with your own eyes the remote native villages, secluded rivers, teal lake (Humantay Lake) and region’s other ecological biodiversity.
Would you like a remote experience in the Andes? If so, then go for it¡
The Humantay Lake Tour is available in Group or Private Service.
Daily Itinerary
Full Day: Cuzco – Mollepta-Soyaypampa- Humantay Blue Lagoon -Cuzco
Early morning pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco at approx. 4:30 A. M. You will then begin the 3.5-hour drive to the trail head in Soraypampa. You will pass through the small town of Mollepata and continue to Soraypampa for breakfast. After breakfast, your trek will start by visiting Humantay Lagoon, where you will hike approximately 1.5 hours along a steady uphill. After enjoying this magical and crystalline lake, you will make your way back down by the same path to the main trail where other hikers continue the Salkantay trek. You will have lunch in Soraypampa or nearby and you will get your first and last views of Salkantay peak. After enjoying lunch you will catch Inca Vision van and head back to Cusco and getting in your hotel approx. At 5:30 pm.
End of our services
Hiking Distance: 5 Km /3 miles (roundtrip) (3 to 3.5 hours)
Included:
- Professional guides (Spanish and English).
- Tourist Transportation and Professional Driver.
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Water
- First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
- Entrance Ticket.
- Walking sticks (Only for private service)
Not Included
- Walking sticks (5.00 USD)
- Services not mentioned.
- Extra porter or horse ( you can hire it at the trailhead)
This Humantay blue Lake Hike is available all year around, as well as Peru usually celebrates annual festivities, special events, special occasions and activities such as: The Feast of the Sun, Easter Sunday procession, Folkloric Parade, Carnival, Christmas Day, Bullfighting, and so on, occasionally, unforeseen events such as: Solar and Lunar eclipses would be a surprising experience for you. For this reasons, Inca Vision will guarantee your departure dates if you book it in weeks or months in advance and right time. Book now! Only your confirmation is needed.
Check your availability for Annual Festivities, Special Events and Humantay blue Lake Hike.
Availability Dates: All year around
January 1st.
February or March (Variable Sunday)
March or April 1st to 8th.
June 24th
July 28th and 29th.
October 31st.
November 1ST and 2nd.
December 24th and 25th.
What You Need To Bring
- Passport or identity document
- Small backpack
- Camel Back or water bottle, (snacks and more).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen, lipstick, toilet paper
- Trekking sneakers
- Light and warm clothes, gloves, scarf, jacket
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between the months of October to March.
- Walking sticks ( you can hire it from Inca Vision Tours)
- Camera/ cellphone and extra batteries
- Extra cash (Soles).
We require a deposit of 50% of the total price per person for any tours or treks. The deposit can be made via PayPal or Western Union. If you rent camping and hiking gear, upgrade tours or receive a discount of the total price our sales team will email you the updated remaining balance payable at our Cusco office.
Group Tour ( Shared Service ): $ 35 USD per person
Private Tour ( Private Service)
For Private Service are based on group size: (2 people minimum)
- 2 People: $ 115 USD per person
- 3 People: $ 100 USD per person
- 4 People: $ 90 USD per person
- 5 People: $ 70 USD per person
- 6 People: $ 60 USD per person
Note.
- For private service of 2 or more people add 20 USD per person
- From 7 or more, ask for it with Inca Vision Tours Expert
- If you book this tour for more than 2 people, ask for it and get a discount for this tour.
Note. If you are in Cusco already, then you can book Humantay Lake with us and pay for it in cash as well.
Pay with PayPal
Please note that PayPal charge a fee of 5.5 % (only for online deposits) which the client is responsible for. The fee is for the use of PayPal’s secure payment gateway. Please send your deposit to incavisiontours@gmail.com and notify us after payment has made through PayPal.