Humantay Lake is a turquoise lake below Humantay glacier, at about 4,200 m (13,800 ft), on the Salkantay route. It is one of the most popular day trips from Cusco: you leave before dawn for Soraypampa and hike up from there.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Humantay Lake private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Humantay Lake
- Humantay Lake full day from Cusco
- Hike from Soraypampa
- Views of Salkantay mountain
- Breakfast and lunch in Mollepata
- Horse ride up (rented on site)
- Humantay as day one of the Salkantay trek
- Andean landscape photography
- Pair it with Rainbow Mountain on another day
Everything for your trip to Humantay Lake
Humantay Lake tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Humantay Lake: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Humantay Lake who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Humantay Lake tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Humantay Lake private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Humantay Lake tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Humantay Lake tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Humantay Lake guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Humantay Lake
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Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Humantay Lake day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Humantay Lake
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tours published by guides in Humantay Lake
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Humantay Lake tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Humantay Lake?
May to September brings clear skies and the bluest water. In the rainy season the trail can be slippery.
How do I get to Humantay Lake?
By van from Cusco to Soraypampa (about 3 hours), then a 1 to 2-hour uphill hike.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Humantay Lake tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.