Photo gallery
Scenes from the Cusco region
Tour overview
Humantay Lake, thoughtfully organized
A turquoise glacier lake at 4,200 m, below the peak of Salkantay. A shorter, greener alternative to Rainbow Mountain.
Our Cusco team checks the services, timings and availability for your dates and sends the options in a written quote.
Journey highlights
What makes this trip special
- Hike to Humantay Lake
- Andean mountain scenery on a guided day trip
- Return to Cusco the same evening
Detailed itinerary
Your day, step by step
Times and services are indicative. Your final schedule is confirmed in your written quote.
Pickup around 4:30 am
breakfast in Mollepata
drive to Soraypampa
1.5-hour hike up to the lake
lunch in Soraypampa
back in Cusco around 5:30 pm.
What's included
Clear inclusions, no guesswork
Included
- transport
- guide
- breakfast and lunch
- Humantay entrance fee
- oxygen and first-aid kit
Not included
- horse rental
- tips
Plan with confidence
Essential trip details
Good to know
Before you travel
Planning guides
Useful reading before you book
What to bring
Pack light for the day
- Original passport
- Warm layers, wool hat, gloves and a rain jacket
- Sunglasses, sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Hiking shoes, a refillable water bottle and snacks
- Cash in soles for the horse, toilets and tips
Carry the original passport used to book. Check your confirmed ticket and operator instructions for current baggage and site rules.
Frequently asked questions
Before you book
Is Humantay a good warm-up for Salkantay or the Inca Trail?
Yes. It helps your body adjust to altitude before a multi-day trek.
Humantay or Rainbow Mountain?
Humantay is lower, greener and shorter. Rainbow Mountain is higher and colder.
Can I swim in the lake?
No. Swimming is not allowed because the lake is sacred to the local communities.
