Day trip

From Cusco: Humantay Lagoon Full-Day Hike

Activity provider: LimaTours
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    From Cusco: Humantay Lagoon Full-Day Hike

    Activity provider: LimaTours

    From US$ 134 per person

    Hike to Humantay Lagoon while enjoying views of scenic landscapes and appreciating the local flora. Leave the hustle and bustle of Cusco to spend time in tranquil nature on this full-day hike.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Duration 12 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish
    Pickup included
    Pickup begins 15 minutes prior to the departure time. This activity does not include pickup from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in one, please contact the local partner days prior to the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for pickup. For tax purposes, it is important to send passengers' passport copies to destinationservices@limatours.com.pe when you arrive in Cusco.
    Small group
    Limited to 8 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Hike to stunning Humantay Lagoon, tucked between snowcapped mountains
    • Climb up to 4,180 meters and be surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes
    • Cross the Andes to discover the local fauna along the way
    • Enjoy a picnic lunch outdoors before returning to Cusco
    Full description
    Take one of the most spectacular hiking excursions through the Andes mountains, towards the Humantay Lagoon. Reach 4,180 meters above sea level and see impressive landscapes, get to know the local culture, and learn the vast history of this region. Begin your morning leaving Cusco at 5:00 AM and head towards Soraypampa. Drive about 3 hours and reach 3,900 meters above sea level. As you head towards the hike's starting point, appreciate the varied fauna, such as the Andean condor or swallows, and observe the imposing Salkantay and Humantay snow peaks. From Soraypampa begin your ascent and hike approximately 2 hours towards Humantay Lagoon. Reach the lagoon and spend time exploring and photographing the area for about 1 hour. Start your descent back to Soraypampa, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes), and then enjoy a picnic lunch. Finally, return to Cusco, with an approximately 5:30 PM arrival.
    Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
    • Light breakfast
    • Picnic lunch
    • Admission to Soraypampa
    • First-aid kit
    • Horse rental
    • Personal expenses
    • Gratuities
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 10 years
    • Pregnant women
    • People with back problems
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Wheelchair users
    • People with pre-existing medical conditions
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • Masks are required while indoors
    • In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)

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    What to bring

    • Windbreaker
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat
    • Camera
    • Hiking shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Jacket
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Gloves
    • Cash
    • Hiking pants

    Not allowed

    • Pets

    Know before you go

    • Pickup is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center
    • Not recommended for children under 10 years.
    • In the rainy months (December to March) we can make last minute cancellations due to adverse natural conditions.
    • Cancellations made for this reason have no cost and we will formally notify you the day before.
    • We recommend acclimatization at least 48 hours in the city of Cusco.
    • If you have any physical or nutritional condition, please inform at the time of booking
    • It is recommended to bring local currency (Peruvian Sol) for drinks, snacks, tips, and souvenirs
    • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total.
    • People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate.
    • Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other

    Product ID: 396742