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Humantay Lake: The 15 Best Day Trips from Cusco

33 tours  ·  from $20

A glacier lake at 4,200 metres, reached by an hour of switchbacks on foot after a pre-dawn drive. These 15 compare the horse option, the breakfast and lunch stops, group sizes and how much time you actually get at the water.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Breakfast in Mollepata before the hard part
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

1.Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake, hiking from Soraypampa to 4,200 meters with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Waldir are praised for patient pacing and safety checks. Breakfast in Mollepata, a buffet lunch, optional horseback riding, and spectacular Salkantay views are included.

“Very good trip! The best guide Eduardo! He gave us good advices and tips. Took just excellent photos and was very friendly! Breakfast and lunch were delicious. I’m fully satisfied with the trip!”

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - Breakfast in Mollepata adds more than expected
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

2.Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Leave Cusco around 4:00 a.m. for Humantay Lake with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, or Heber. After buffet breakfast in Mollepata, hike about two hours from Challacancha to the turquoise lake, with horses available uphill for cash. Lunch and return transport bring you back around 6:00 p.m.

“Great trip and beautiful place. Definitely recommend to get a horse 80 sol to go up.”

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Humantay Lagoon Tour - Mollepata breakfast and the long road to Soraypampa
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Humantay Lagoon Tour

3.Humantay Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Leave Cusco at 4 a.m. for Mollepata and Soraypampa, then hike to turquoise Humantay Lagoon at 4,200 meters. The $70 tour includes transport, breakfast, lunch, guide, trekking poles, oxygen, and admission. Guides Victor André and Russell are named in the tour feedback, with photo help and close attention to safety often highlighted.

“The agency organized all my tours and everything went perfectly. The Russell guide for the lagoon tour was always attentive and friendly. Super recommended!Auto-translated”

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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - Breakfast, lunch, and what the $89 price covers
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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

4.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake with CrossoverPeru Tours. You’ll ride to Mollepata for breakfast, continue to Soraypampa at 3,900 meters, then hike about 1 hour and 45 minutes to the turquoise lake. A professional guide, meals, entrance, transport, first aid, and oxygen are included.

“Tour was awesome. Pick up perfectly on time. Our tour guide Luz was above and beyond , she was perfect. She answered all questions we were asking and most important she helped us to get all the way to the top because at the beginning of the climb I was struggling. Thank you Luz and I hope we meet again on some other tour.”

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Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco - The approach to Soraypampa
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Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco

5.Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $22

Leave Cusco around 4:30 am for Mollepata, breakfast, and a high-altitude hike to Humantay Lake at 4,250 meters. Your guide explains the lake’s meaning to the local people and leads an offering to the sacred Apus. Breakfast and lunch are included, but entrance fees and the optional horse ride cost extra.

“Beautiful lake! Our guide Nilton told us some history about the area. sad to know that it took only several years for the glacier around the lake to disappear. Rough path going up.”

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - The 4:00am start and the road to Mollepata
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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

6.Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $29

You leave Cusco around 4:00am for Humantay Lake, traveling through the Andes to Mollepata and Soraypampa before a steep 90-minute hike. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide explains the lagoon’s Inca importance. Breakfast, lunch, transport, entrance-related costs, oxygen, and first aid are part of the day, with drop-off near Plaza San Francisco.

“Les escribí 2 veces x msil para cancelar, ya q estaba varada en Bolivia y no llegaba a cuzco. No me respondieron. Me llamaron a las 05 am osra decirme q estaban en el hotel esperándome. Les mande captura de pantalla de mus mails enviados y nada de respuesta”

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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca - Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and the train to Aguas Calientes
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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

7.Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $945

This seven-day Cusco journey combines private guiding at Machu Picchu with group outings to Humantay Lake, Vinicunca, the Sacred Valley, Maras, and Moray. Expect airport transfers, three-star hotels, trains, entrance fees, meals, and early starts. The plan suits active visitors who want major sights handled by one local team, with support from staff such as Kilma, Andy, Flor, and Katerin.

“We had an amazing trip all of our guides were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.”

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Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco - The 5:00 a.m. departure from Cusco
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Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

8.Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $520

Leave Cusco at 5:00 a.m. for a two-day trek to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, sleeping in a Sky Camp dome at 3,900 meters. A guide such as John leads the route, with meals, gear, transport, water, snacks, and a small advertised group included. Expect steep walking and very high altitude.

“The Humantay Lagoon tour is really worth doing and the lagoon is spectacular when you arrive. The whole hike is about 12km round trip (3hrs total) and it is up quite a sustained gradient. If you’re not used to hiking at altitude, this could be quite a difficult trek. The day is quite long with stops for breakfast and lunch, so do bear that in mind. You will be gone for the whole day and the majority of time will be spent in the van. The tour is quite self led - you hike up and back independently and don’t have a lot of contact with the guide during the…”

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Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail - Breakfast in Mollepata and the Markahuasi lookout
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Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

9.Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $121

This 14-hour trip takes you from Cusco to Laguna Humantay by minibus, with breakfast in Mollepata, a Markahuasi lookout stop, and a guided hike from Soraypampa. Expect a steep, high-altitude climb of about two hours each way. Guides such as Anita and Sandro have been praised for their support.

“Wonderfull, breathtaking experience. Recomend 100%. Everything was great, the guides, the view, the breakfast. If you are in Peru this is definetly something you should do.”

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From Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour - The 4:00 am pickup from Cusco
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From Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour

10.Humantay Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 12 hours · from $27

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for Humantay Lake with a bilingual Spanish and English guide. Ride through Mollepata and Soraypampa, eat breakfast and lunch, then hike about 1.5 hours to the turquoise lake. Guides including Jesse and Roland have earned praise for their help, though the steep trail requires good fitness.

“Jesse was amazing. Best guide! Good English. I’m solo, and assisted me with pictures. Grateful for her!”

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4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay - Day 1: Chinchero textiles, Moray circles, and Maras salt
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4 day – Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay

11.4 day – Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $975

Pack Peru’s biggest sights into four demanding days with an English-speaking guide and groups capped at eight. Visit Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, and Vinicunca. Guides such as Jacob, Rosbel, and Joaquin handle the history and logistics, while early starts help you avoid the worst crowds.

“I cannot praise this trip enough!! It was an extraordinary experience of Peru and it's culture in just 4 days! We incredibly enjoyed our guide Jacob who connected so well with my 19 and 21 year old daughters so he knew the pic required for the "gram" lol! Super duper thank you to him and his drivers for a safe fun and well organized travel experience!”

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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option - What the day from Cusco may feel like
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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

12.Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $110

You’ll travel from Cusco to 4,200-meter Humantay Lake with a guide, breakfast, lunch, transport, water, oxygen, and first aid. The turquoise glacial lake sits below snow-capped peaks, but the hike is strenuous at high altitude. Guides such as Solidad have paced walks carefully, and horses may be available locally.

“We had almost two hours of riding the ATVs and it was so much fun! Thankfully they were automatic vehicles so we didn’t have to worry about switching gears when driving up the hill. Be prepared for a dusty ride! Wear a face covering and sunglasses while you ride. The hike itself is VERY DIFFICULT! If you are not a frequent hiker or use to walking at high elevations this tour will be very hard to complete. Our tour guide was so nice and encouraging while we were hiking but we needed to make frequent stops to stretch and catch our breath. You may get light headed or have an…”

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7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake - Day 1: Cusco temples and the four nearby ruins
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7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake

13.7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $769

You’ll spend seven busy days based around Cusco, with airport transfers, three-star hotels, guides, transport, meals, and major entrance tickets arranged. The plan includes Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Maras and Moray, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake. Ask about Machu Picchu circuit availability before booking.

“Overall it was a very memorable trip to Peru. You saw the main sights and had plenty of free time to explore on your own. This is a strenuous trip with hiking, long walks, and early mornings. Well worth it!”

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Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco - The 1.5-hour climb to Humantay Lake
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Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco

14.Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $110

Set out from Cusco around 4:00 am for a private trip to Humantay Lake. You’ll ride through Mollepata and mountain scenery, eat breakfast and lunch, then hike about 1.5 hours uphill with a guide. Rafael, Jenkins, or Yesi may lead your group, depending on assignment.

“The experience was good, I’m giving it three stars because: 1. the entrance fee is not included. It’s 20 soles per person, yes it is not much, it’s about $ 5.00. I have booked other activities in other countries where the entrance is already included 2. The breakfast was great, but lunch doesn’t include water, I feel that water should at least be included. 3. We stayed in Urubamba, we had to pay an extra $90.00 dollars to get picked up from Urubamba. 4. You have to pay an extra 80 soles, about $ 21 dollars to rent the horse to take you up the hill each way!!! ( I…”

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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake - Day 1: Humantay Lake and the first camp at Soraypampa
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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

15.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $360

You’ll hike from Humantay Lake and Soraypampa over the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass, then descend through jungle to Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes. A bilingual guide, meals, camping, hostel stay, porter support, and Machu Picchu entry are included. Ask if Roger is leading your group, and confirm the early pickup time before booking.

“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”

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