This Humantay Lake trek full day is an ultimate epic day hike. Specially for those looking for amazing day trips. The Humantay Lake offers a very unique mountain scenery in the region of Cusco. This area definitely has some of the most holly mountains as Salkantay and Humantay itself. You will be amazed, while enjoying your magical moment in the shores of this incredible turquoise color Lake.
This hidden Humantay Lake is located at the foot of Mt Humantay, down below of the glacier. To arrive there you walk from Soraypampa, hiking the beginning part of the popular Salkantay trek and then you go on the trail to Humantay cocha. This formidable day hike is mostly recommended for the dry season (April- November). The rest of the year it could be rainy and you may need to check out the weather forecast.
The guide will meet you at your hotel in Cusco at 5:00am. Then you start driving for 2 hours to the town of Mollepata. Here you will have a short stop for breakfast, in a local restaurant and then you follow a dirt road for 1 hour to arrive to Soraypampa. At the bus parking place, we begin the trek uphill to the famous Lake Humantay.
We hike along a beautiful path which is part of Salkantay trail, mainly uphill. After a short hike you will see a tiny village, where Salkantay trekkers camp, we continue hiking for another hour and a half, ascending 1,250 feet in 3 km up a steep path. After to walk across the last moraine, the Humantay Lake will show up with its beautiful turquoise color. This Lake contains the water melting from the impressive Humantay snow-capped Mountain.
Along the way to Lake Humantay there will be great views of Salkantay Peak, one of Cusco’s tallest mountains, towering 20,600 feet. very respected and venerated by local people. The equally stunning Humantay Mountain, rising 19,400 feet, is also visible most of the time. Spiritual people and other natives will often leave offerings when reaching the crystal-clear waters of Humantay Lake. Once we reach the lake-shore, we will have a relaxing moment, enjoying our snacks, and walk around this magical place. When you feel ready to walk back down, we will descend to Soraypampa. Then you have one hour drive back to the lunch place. Finally there will be 2 hours drive back to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel.
