Humantay Lagoon Tour Full Day + Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Humantay Lagoon Tour
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The tour to the Humantay lagoon is one of the most requested by visitors who arrive in Cusco. The service includes everything you need for the trip: transportation, tickets, guide, as well as a buffet breakfast and lunch. Get to know the most beautiful lagoon in Cusco with the best tour!
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Download Tour in PDFThe Humantay lagoon offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in Cusco and Peru. Its turquoise waters and the snow-capped mountains that surround it are photographed by hundreds of tourists every day. The best way to visit this beautiful landscape is through the Humantay Full Day lagoon tour. This tour includes everything you need for the adventure: pick up from the hotel, full transportation, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and professional tour guide service. The tour lasts 15 hours, from 4 in the morning to 7 at night. Super recommended! ((See full itinerary with maps))
- Tour time: 15 hours.
- Tour guide in English or Spanish.
- Pick up of the tourist at his hotel.
- Tourist transportation throughout the tour.
- Buffet breakfast and lunch included.
- Entrance to the lagoon included.
- Easy, fast and secure payment with Visa, MasterCard, etc.
- Option to change and cancel the tour.
- Instant confirmation.
Everything you need to know about the Humantay Lagoon Tour!
All included tour
The tour includes everything you need to enjoy this adventure: Pick up from the hotel, complete transportation, breakfast and lunch buffet as well as entrance and professional tour guide service.
Promotional prices
The tour offers promotional prices according to the tourist market of Cusco. Prices include everything you need for the visit. Thus the tourist will not have to spend anything else to carry out the adventure.
Full itinerary
The tour begins at around 4 am with the pick up of the tourist at their hotel. Then we travel to Soraypampa where the almost 2-hour walk to the Humantay lagoon begins. Breakfast and lunch are included in the round trip.
What will I see on the Humantay Lagoon Tour?
The tour to the Humantay lagoon is highly requested by tourists. The reason? Everyone seeks to be photographed with the beautiful turquoise lagoon and the set of mountains that surrounds it. In addition to the Humantay, the tourist will appreciate the high snow-capped Salkantay and the Andean landscapes, its characteristic flora and fauna.
The Humantay lagoon
The Humantay lagoon is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Cusco. Its turquoise waters are photographed by hundreds of tourists every day. It is 4,200 meters above sea level. It was a place adored by the Incas.
The snowy Salkantay
The snowy Salkantay is the second highest in all of Cusco. During the tour to the Humantay lagoon you can appreciate one of its peaks, its snowy slopes as well as the set of mountains that surrounds it. An incredible landscape!
Andean scenery
The tour to the Humantay lagoon includes a challenging walk of a few kilometers. Along this route incredible Andean landscapes can be seen. It is also possible to observe the flora and fauna characteristic of the place such as llamas, vizcachas, horses and more.
Does the tour include horseback riding to the Humantay lagoon?
The tour to the Humantay lagoon does not include the horseback ride to the Humantay lagoon. The reason? This service is not mandatory since most tourists decide to walk to the lagoon (route of 2 hours maximum). In addition, the transfer on horseback is a service organized by the inhabitants of the place. The cost is approximately 90 Peruvian soles per person.
This is the itinerary
The tour begins at about 04:00 in the morning with the pick up of the tourist at the door of his hotel in the city of Cusco. Then we will travel by tourist transport to the town of Mollepata, where we will have a buffet breakfast. Afterwards, the trip continues in the direction of Soraympampa, where the hike to the Humantay Lagoon begins (you can also choose to rent horses). After arriving and enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the lagoon, we continue the same way back. Before returning we have lunch in Mollepata. The return is given at about 07:00 at night in the city of Cusco.
1 Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa
- The Humantay Lagoon tour begins at 4:00 a.m. with pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco.
- The first stop will be in the Mollepata district, after a two-hour drive, where we will stop to enjoy the buffet breakfast.
- Then, a short one-hour journey begins again until reaching the Soraypampa camp, located at 3,900 meters above sea level.
2 Soraypampa – Humantay Lagoon
- Upon arriving at the Soraypampa camp, we'll prepare for the arduous hike to Humantay Lagoon. We'll be accompanied by our tour guide on this route and throughout the tour. The hike takes an average of 1 hour and 30 minutes (maximum 2 hours).
- Tourists can optionally hire horses; the muleteers are local residents who rent them.
- Upon reaching Humantay Lagoon (4,200 meters above sea level), we will have time to explore the surroundings and take amazing photos from any angle we want.
3 Humantay Lagoon – Mollepata – Cusco
- After visiting Laguna Humantay, we'll return along the same path. The descent won't require much effort, although horse rentals are also available.
- Our tour transportation will be waiting at the Soraypampa campsite. Before returning to Cusco, we'll stop in the town of Mollepata to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
- Finally, we'll return to Cusco. The tour ends around 7:00 p.m. at your hotel door or in a central city square.
Characteristics of the Humantay Lagoon
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Cusco Region, Anta Province, Mollepata District. It's part of the route to the Salkantay snow-capped mountain. |
| Altitude | Approximately 4,200 meters above sea level. |
| Origin | Glacial lagoon, formed by the melting of the Humantay snow-capped mountain. |
| Color | Intense turquoise water, which varies according to sunlight and mineralization. |
| Climate | Cold at altitude, average temperature: 0 °C to 12 °C. |
| Access | From Cusco 3 hours by car to Soraypampa + 2 hours of hiking uphill. |
| Difficulty | Medium – high (due to the altitude and constant ascent). |
| Main attraction | Natural landscape: the lagoon surrounded by the snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay. |
| Tourist activities | Hiking, photography, meditation, exploration and landscape observation. |
Prices 2025
Find out the updated prices of the Humantay Full Day lagoon tour. The tour includes everything you need for the visit. You will not have to make queues or additional payments.
| Humantay Lagoon Tour – SHARED SERVICE | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign | National | |
| Laguna Humantay all-inclusive | 37 USD | 37 USD |
| Laguna Humantay economic | 29 USD | 29 USD |
| PRICES FOR THE HUMANTAY LAGOON TOUR IN PRIVATE SERVICE | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of passengers | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 a más |
| Price | 130 USD | 100 USD | 80 USD | 70 USD | 60 USD | 55 USD | 50 USD |
*The prices are per person, the private service is carried out from 2 visitors to more and must be requested by email to info@machupicchuterra.com
What does it include?
The tour to the Humantay lagoon includes the pick up of the tourist at the door of his hotel, the tourist transport in a minivan, the buffet breakfast, the buffet lunch, the entrance to the lagoon as well as the professional tourist guide service. Optional horseback transportation to the lagoon is not included.
Pick up and complete transport service
The tour includes pick up of the tourist at the door of his hotel in the historic center of Cusco. It also offers the tourist transport service in a complete minivan (round trip).
Ticket and tour guide service
The tour includes the entrance to the Humantay lagoon. It also offers the service of a professional tour guide in Spanish or English. For a service in another language, a private tour must be requested by mail.
Buffet breakfast and lunch
The tour includes a buffet breakfast during the route, in the town of Mollepata. On the return leg you can enjoy a buffet lunch in the same town. Both services are prepared with local ingredients of great flavor and quality.
Why visit the Humantay lagoon?
The Humantay lagoon is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Cusco. Its turquoise waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains of the Andean cordillera are a landscape that is difficult to match. The visit also requires a challenging hike to the lagoon. This short route (2 hours maximum) adds adventure to the visit to the Humantay lagoon, located at 4,200 meters above sea level.
More information about the Tour to the Humantay Lagoon
The tour to the Humantay lagoon is a special route because it takes place in a mountainous geography above 4,200 meters above sea level. In the final section there is a walk of approximately 3 kilometers. This walk, optionally, can be done on horseback. Learn more!
The weather in the Humantay lagoon
The Humantay lagoon is located at 4,200 meters above sea level. At that altitude the climate is cold temperate. It is recommended to wear sportswear with a light jacket during the walk and another that protects you from the cold once in the Humantay lagoon.
The final arduous walk to the lagoon
To get to the Humantay lagoon it is necessary to a final walk of approximately 3 kilometers. This route is hard because it is mostly uphill. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes on average and 2 hours maximum. An easy option to complete it is to hire a horse and muleteer in the same place.
The horse transfer service
The final route from Soraypampa to the Humantay lagoon is on foot. However, some tourists decide to hire the horse and muleteer service in the same place. No tour includes this service as it is organized by local residents. The cost is approximately 90 soles.
Tour Benefits
The tour is organized by Machupicchu Terra, one of the best tourist agencies in Cusco. The trip to the Humantay lagoon includes everything you need. Payment methods are easy and 100% secure. You can contact info@boletomachupicchu.com or 084 207064.
Tour organized by authorized agency
The tour is organized by Machupicchu Terra, one of the best tourist agencies in Cusco. It offers maximum organization, trust and constant communication. You can call 084 207064.
Easy payment methods
The tour to the Humantay lagoon offers easy and 100% secure payment methods. You only have to do it online through a credit or debit card Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express or PayPal.
Trust and maximum organization
The tour is organized by experts in the tourism sector. The objective is to satisfy the requirements of tourists. Trust in Machupicchu Terra. We also offer the option of cancellation and change of tour date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about the Humantay Full Day lagoon tour? Learn about the frequently asked questions that tourists ask about this service. You can also write to us at info@boletomachupicchu.com.
1) What is the weather like in the Humantay lagoon?
The Humantay lagoon has a cold temperate climate. During tourist visiting hours, the route has an average temperature of 9ºC. It is recommended to wear comfortable sportswear and a warm jacket in the lagoon.
2) When is the best time to take the tour?
The tour can be done any day of the year. However, it is best to do it from April to December, when the rains are not frequent.
3) How to pay for the tour?
- Fill in your personal information on the booking form.
- Make the payment with Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express or PayPal.
4) Is the tour to the Humantay lagoon dangerous?
No. The tour to the Humantay lagoon is safe. Children over 8 years old who like walks are recommended. Older adults must be in good physical condition and without heart ailments.
5) Can I suffer from altitude sickness on the tour?
Yes, the Humantay lagoon is located at 4,200 meters above sea level. At that altitude it is normal to suffer from symptoms such as tiredness, nausea, fatigue and migraine. To reduce these symptoms it is recommended to drink water, avoid fatty foods and spend 2 or 3 days beforehand in Cusco to get used to the Andean geography.
6) Does the tour include the final transfer on horseback?
No, no tour includes the horseback transfer service. This service is organized by local people who offer their horse to transport tourists to the top of the Humantay lagoon. The cost is 90 negotiable Peruvian soles. Most tourists prefer to walk to the lagoon.
7) Does the tour include food?
Yes. The tour includes a buffet breakfast in the town of Mollepata. This service includes breads, coffee, infusions, fruits, jam, butter and more. In the same way it includes a buffet lunch in the same town. Includes soups, salads, meats, noodles, rice, infusions and more.
8) Can I change the date of the tour?
Yes. The change of dates of the tours is possible as long as the request is made (by email) with a last term of 3 days before the tour. The penalty is 10% of the value of the tour, which must be paid through Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal.
9) Can I cancel the tour?
Yes, the tour can be canceled as long as it is done with a last term of 3 days before. The penalty is 25% of the value of the tour (refund of 75% of the value).
10) What language is the tour guide service in?
The tour is carried out with a tourist guide in Spanish or English. To request a different language, you must hire a private tour at info@boletomachupicchu.com.