The Humantay Lake tour is one of the most mystical and beautiful bodies of water in the Cusco region, it is located near the Snowy Humantay and Salkantay at 4,200 m.a.s.l./17,960 ft. Its turquoise tones make this one of the most visited attractions by tourists, in addition to the fact that access to it is not so easy, and you will be able to contemplate such an immense and unique creation of the Pachamama. Enjoy traveling with our 2D/1 N tour to the Humantay Cusco lake this 2022, where you will be able to appreciate the magnificence of the place, in addition to the personalized service we provide.
DAY 1: CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAYPAMPA
First, our tour begins with your pickup from your hotel, in the city of Cusco, at 4:30 a.m. to go to Soraypampa, in our modern tourist transport units and perfecting biosecurity protocols. Likewise, during the tour, we will admire the unique landscapes and pictorial communities of the region and following the established itinerary, we will arrive at Soraypampa, where we will have our buffet breakfast at the “MOLLECHAYOQ HOUSE” restaurant. To then begin our trek towards Challapata with a duration of 3 hours.
Arriving at the site, we will have our lunch before continuing with the tour. After the rest, we will continue with our walk towards the camp in Salkantaypampa, at 4200 m.a.s.l. in approximately 2 hours. To finish the tour of the day, we will have dinner at the camp and spend the night there to start our trip to Humantay the next day.
DAY 2: SALKANTAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAKE - SORAYPAMPA - CUSCO
We will start the day with breakfast at 7:00 am. In the Salkantaypampa camp, and we will start with a walk of approximately 3 hours towards the Humantay lake. Upon arrival at the lake, our guide will give a brief introduction about it and the mysteries behind the color of its waters. Likewise, a space of 45 minutes will be given to take photos and videos of the flora and fauna that lie in the place.
Returning to Salkantaypampa, we will have our lunch and then finish the tour upon arrival in the city of Cusco in our transport.
DAY 1: CUSCO- SORAYPAMPA- CHALLAPATA- SALKANTAYPAMPA
DAY 2: SALKANTAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAKE - SORAYPAMPA - CUSCO
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The Humantay Lake is one of the most beautiful bodies of turquoise water in the Cusco region; It is located at the foot of the Humantay and Salkantay mountains (the second-highest mountain in Cusco). It is located at an altitude of 4100 m.a.s.l. And its name converted from Quechua means "HEAD OF GOD", it is also a mountain that serves as a transition and divides both the Andes and the jungle; since, the ancient settlers crossed this mountain to be able to connect the Andes with the jungle edge towards the valley of La Convencion to the Inca citadel Machu Picchu. The Humantay lagoon keeps mysteries and hidden traditions in the surrounding communities, therefore, our full day tour is perfect for you to reconnect with nature and your mystical being.
CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY
We will start our tour with him pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 a.m. in our modern tourist transport units, where we will provide you with blankets for greater comfort and complying with all biosecurity protocols. Following instructions, our guide will give you recommendations to take into account on the trip; During the journey you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes, as well as several important population centers in this part of the valley.
Likewise, we will make a stop at the Marcahuasi viewpoint to observe the vestiges that are found in the area, there our team will be in charge of explaining about the place, to be able to continue towards Mollepata where we will have our buffet breakfast in the “MOLLECHAYOQ HOUSE”. We will continue with our journey to Soraypampa, where you will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna of the site, as well as some activities that you can be a part of.
Arriving at Soraypampa, our guide will give you a short introduction about the Humantay lagoon, how to climb the mountain, travel time, snacks, etc. likewise we will be able to participate in a small ceremony to the Pachamama, so that this allows us to pass without difficulties. After that, we will ascend towards the Humantay lagoon for approximately 1 hour and a half; Upon arrival, we will have free time to take photos and/or videos. Afterwards, we will undertake our return to Soraypampa to board our transport to Mollepata and have lunch there. We will finish the tour, going back to Cusco in our mobility and arriving at 5:00 p.m. approx.
DAY 1: CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAY PAMPA
HUMANTAY LAKE (FULL-DAY) DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Due to the climatic conditions of the place, it is essential to take these tips into account to avoid inconveniences during the trip.
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First, by taking our tour to the Chonta Canyon and Humantay Lake 2D/1 N, you will be able to witness shows that are out of the ordinary. Since here, in the Cusco region; from the flight of the condor in Chonta to the mysterious turquoise waters that await the Humantay lake.
On the one hand, the Chonta canyon is an excellent viewpoint and the perfect place to contemplate the condor (sacred bird of the Inca culture) in full flight at more than 3,500 meters above sea level. On the canyon of the Apurimac River. Down the canyon, we can also appreciate the greatness of the Apurímac River, one of the most aggressive and tributary, in addition, of the Amazon River (the longest and mightiest river in the world).
On the other hand, the Humantay lagoon is one of the most mystical and beautiful bodies of water in the Cusco region, it is close to the Snows Humantay and Salkantay.
Our tour begins with him picking you up from your hotel at 8:00 am, in our modern tourist transport units, to go to Mollepata, where we will make 2 stops on the way and visit the archaeological complexes of Killarumiyoq (Temple of the Moon and Fertility) and Tarawasi (Tambo of the Inca), in fact, the latter shows a polygonal structure that forms sunflowers, allowing us to appreciate the Inca engineering.
After this visit, we will go to the Huayronca bridge, from there we will start a walk through the terraces to be able to take photos and videos of the snow-capped Salkantay and the Limatambo valley. After noon to noon we will be arriving at the Populated Center of Chonta, where we can have lunch and enjoy the view of the Snowy Salkantay.
Later lunch, we will begin the ascent until we reach the Cóndor viewpoint which is at 3450 m.a.s.l. Here we will locate ourselves to be able to appreciate its majestic flight in its natural habitat, since, since ancient times, the condor (vultur gryphus) was considered the sacred bird of the Incas.
Continuing with our tour, after taking photos and videos of this wonderful avenue, we will return to the town of Chonta, where our transport will be waiting to be able to go to the district of Mollepata to spend the night.
The second day of the tour, we will have breakfast at the "Mollechayoq House", and then board our transport and go towards Soraypampa (approx. 30 min); Upon our arrival, the guide performed a small ceremony at the Pachamama to thank our respects and thus be able to arrive without inconvenience after our tour.
Likewise, the ascent to the Lagoon will take us an average of 1 hour and 45 minutes, at this point we will have a few minutes to be able to take photos and videos for our memory. Later, we will descend to our transport which will take us back to Mollepata where we will taste a buffet lunch at the "Mollechayoq House", after our lunch we will go to Cusco (4 hours approx.) thus culminating our trip.
Modality: Adventure and Cultural.
Departure days: Daily departures
Season: From March to November.
Travel duration: 2 days and 1 night.
Accommodation: Hotel.
Group Size: Minimum 2 people
Maximum Altitude: 4,100 m.a.s.l.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Please ask for a personalized quote. The price is customized depending on the final accommodation options, travel dates, and other preferences.