Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the spectacular Humantay Lagoon, one of the most impressive natural wonders in Peru and one of the must-see destinations for those visiting Cusco. Surrounded by the majestic snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay, this turquoise lagoon offers a unique landscape in the Peruvian Andes and an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature, hiking and photography.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
First aid kit and assistance during the tour.
Canes
Breakfast and lunch (vegetarian option).
Tourist Transport (cap. 17 pax).
Official Tourism Guide (Bilingual).
Entering the humantay lagoon
Accident insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Regocijo
Pool of the square of rejoicing
Return
Full-Day Humantay Lagoon Tour from Cusco
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Cusco
About
Discover the spectacular Humantay Lagoon, one of the most impressive natural wonders in Peru and one of the must-see destinations for those visiting Cusco. Surrounded by the majestic snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay, this turquoise lagoon offers a unique landscape in the Peruvian Andes and an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature, hiking and photography.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
First aid kit and assistance during the tour.
Canes
Breakfast and lunch (vegetarian option).
Tourist Transport (cap. 17 pax).
Official Tourism Guide (Bilingual).
Entering the humantay lagoon
Accident insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Regocijo
Pool of the square of rejoicing
Return
Itinerary
1
Cusco
We will start the adventure with pickup from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco. We will travel in a comfortable tourist transport to the northeast of the region, enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Peruvian Andes.
20 minutes
2
Mollepata
Our first stop will be in the traditional village of Mollepata, where we will enjoy an Andean breakfast to recharge before starting the hike.
30 minutes
3
SORAYPAMPA
We will continue the tour to Soraypampa, starting point of the hike and one of the most impressive landscapes of the Vilcabamba mountain range. From here you can see the majestic Nevado Salkantay (6,271 m), one of the most sacred mountains of the Inca Empire.
45 minutes
4
Salkantay Trail
We pass the route that goes to the path of Salkantay
5
Humantay Lake
We will start a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach the spectacular Humantay Lagoon, located 4,200 meters above sea level. During the ascent you will enjoy incredible views of the snowy, valleys and mountains surrounding this natural paradise.
When you reach the lagoon you will have enough time to:
Admire the intense turquoise color of its waters.
Take panoramic photographs.
Listen to our guide's explanation of the cultural and spiritual importance of the place.
- Enjoy the landscape surrounded by snowy Humantay and Salkantay.
- Connect with nature in one of the most emblematic destinations of Cusco.
3 hours
6
SORAYPAMPA
After enjoying the lagoon we will start the descent towards Soraypampa, where we will board our tourist transport again.
45 minutes
7
Mollepata
Lunch Buffet in Mollepata
On the way back we will stop in Mollepata to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with a selection of traditional Peruvian dishes.
45 minutes
8
Cusco
Finally we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving approximately between 17:30 and 18:00 hours