Outdoors in Cusco & Machu Picchu
In a nutshell
A turquoise glacial lake beneath snowy peaks, reached on a steep morning hike near Mollepata.
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#6 of 7
in our Cusco & Machu Picchu guide
Visit duration
Full day
Usually no booking needed
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A turquoise glacial lake beneath snowy peaks, reached on a steep morning hike near Mollepata.
Altitude is high; acclimatise in Cusco for at least two days first.
A full-day tour from Cusco.
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3,272 15 h
The Humantay Laguna Tour of 1 Day was for nature lovers who have a day off or visitors who arrive in Cusco and can not take the salkantay tour 5 days / 4 nights, during this walk you will appreciate the flora and wildlife throughout our trip to the Humantay Lagoon and the sacred mountains or sacred Apus as Salkantay.
266 14 h 30 min
Enjoy this day trek, leave Cusco behind and hike along the beautiful valleys and white mountains to one of the most important lakes in Incan mythology. Humantay Lake is one of the most stunning places in the region. This adventure includes a professional guide, hotel pickup from Cusco City, entrance fees, and meals. Choose between a shared or private tour at the time of booking.
192 12 h – 13 h
Enjoy with us this great adventure full of breathtaking landscapes; this is an unmissable route that is gradually becoming very popular by all visitors to Cusco. The Humantay lake is located at 4200 of altitude in the district of Mollepata, 25 kilometers on a dirt road from the town center of Mollepata. Then, a 3 km walk is made to reach the destination. If your thing is to enjoy nature and trekking, this place is ideal. 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 that, due to its unique turquoise color, 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.
336 13 h
Discover the wonderful Humantay Lake on a one-day tour from Cusco, where you can enjoy a hike in front of the Humantay and Salkantay mountains. Also enjoy breakfast and lunch with a panoramic view of the Andes, which makes this tour a unique experience. Also enjoy local food made with local products from the area. All tours are led by an official tour guide who will nurture of knowledge and support to reach the lake in the 2-hours. All tours are scheduled to be one of the first groups to arrive at the Lagoon and enjoy a good time in this place.
194 14 h
Enjoy this scenic trekking tours around Cusco without the crowds. Live an authentic experience joining a small group of explorers we depart early in the morning than most of the large groups and agencies, ensuring a more intimate experience of the serene lake and the snow-capped mountain behind it, take time to appreciate the breathtaking views.
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