Enchanting Blue Humantay

Bite-sized trip

Itinerary:
Cusco-Humantay lake-Cusco
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
From £ 90.- per person (excluding flights)

The bright blue glacial lake Humantay is one of the highlights during the multi-day Salcantay trek. If you don't have time for the multi-day trek, but would like to see the enormous mountains and glaciers reflected in this impressive lake why not choose a day trip . The tough climb at over 4000 meters altitude is rewarded with a beautiful view.

Day 1 – Humantay Lake

Start your day early at around 4 am. You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to the town of Mollepata where you will have breakfast. Then you drive to Soraypampa where you start the walk. The lake is located at an altitude of 4250 meters. Wear several layers of clothing because the climb will quickly warm you up but the wind between the mountains can be very cold. After about 2 hours of steep climbing you can see the lake. Recover from the climb and enjoy the view of the turquoise lake of melted glacier water. When everyone is ready, you walk back to Soraypampa and return by bus to your hotel. It is a beautiful but also really tough day trip and we only recommend this day excursion if you are sufficiently acclimatized.

Day 2 – Cusco

Wake up and enjoy your breakfast in Cusco before checking out and embarking on your onward travel plans. From Cusco you can also visit Machu Picchu and there are various treks to this world wonder. If you don’t feel like trekking why not travel to Machu Picchu by train. For this, take a look at our Machu Picchu page.