Humantay Lake Full Day
With Mallco Spirit discover the magnificent mountains of the Andes of Peru
1 Day from $100.00 per person
Humantay Lake Full Day
With Mallco Spirit discover the magnificent mountains of the Andes of Peru
1 Day Short Hike
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Overview
OverviewThe Humantay lagoon is one of the most beautiful attractions that you will be able to appreciate, presenting an impressive turquoise lagoon next to the Humantay mountain (5334 meters above see level). This lagoon is of glacial and natural origin.
The humantay lagoon is located 124 km northeast of the city of Cusco, district of Mollepata and province of Anta, with a beautiful landscape full of agriculture, flora, and fauna.
The Salkantay mountain considered one of the sacred mountains in the Vilcabamba mountain range since time immemorial for the city of Cusco.
Itinerary
Humantay Lake Full Day
In the morning at 4 am we will pick you up from your hotel to start our 2 hour and 30-minute trip to the town of Mollepata, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then we will continue our 30-minute trip to Soraypampa (3850 meters above sea level) the place to start our uphill walk of approximately 2 hours until we reach the turquoise Humantay Lagoon, our guide will explain about this beautiful place. Then we will go to a sacred place to perform the (CEREMONY) to thank the Humantay and Salkantay mountains and you will have free time to take the best photos and take them as souvenirs. Then we will return to Soraypampa and Mollepata to enjoy our lunch in a tourist restaurant. Finally, we will be back to our city of Cusco. Arriving approximately 5 hrs in the afternoon.
Included
Pre-departure briefing: The night before your trip you will be visited by your guide and group at your hotel for an orientation before your trip. Any items you might need while hiking should be packed in your backpack.
Transportation: You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning at the starting point of the trek, and once you have completed the trek, you will be taken directly back to your hotel in Cusco for drop off.
Professional guide: Your guide will explain the whole route, even leading your group in ancient ceremonies! He or she will keep you healthy and make sure you are safe and happy. He speaks Quechua, Spanish and English.
Andean priest: our specialty for the group is an Andean teacher, shaman who will help you connect with nature and with yourself through the ceremony to the APUS (sacred mountains) and PACHAMAMA (Mother Earth).
Food: breakfast and lunch in Mollepata.
Income: Entrance ticket for Turquoise Lagoon.
First aid: all guides receive training in first aid from a doctor that we have in the city of Cusco, if the tour guide will always have a first aid kit for basic medical situations and essential oxygen, if necessary, we will use it in a faster and comfortable way.
No Included
Travel insurance: It is not mandatory, but it is recommended, for those who live at sea level, adapting to Cusco will take a while. Most people need 1-2 days to adjust.
water and snacks: does not include extra food. On the way we will meet children and residents can be invited.
Rentals: Walking sticks are optional, but recommended. If you don’t want to bring any, they are all available for rent.
Tips: Tips are always appreciated and should be based entirely on your satisfaction, even if it is not customary for you, it is of great importance to the staff.
Recommendations
Before booking
- To reserve this excursion a minimum of 15 days in advance is required.
- Shared service: if the minimum group size is not reached, the reservation is subject to change of date or cancellation.
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for the private service.
- The excursion is conducted in two languages: English and Spanish.
- Level of demand: A good state of health is required.
Before traveling
- A light backpack with a change of clothes for the entire tour period – be prepared for a wide range of temperature changes.
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or a rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for approximately $1.
- Warm clothing, including jacket, fleece liners, gloves, scarf and hat. Thermal clothing is also recommended.
- Camera, film and batteries (batteries are consumed more quickly under cold conditions).
- Hat or cap to protect from sun, rain and cold.
- Sun block
- After-sun cream or moisturizer for face and body.
- Toilet paper, inside and outside the luggage.
- Snacks: cookies, energy bars, chocolates, fruit, granola, etc.
- Non-disposable water bottle (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
- We suggest you bring water sterilization tablets in case you collect water from the streams.
- Your own medical kit with any special medications you may need, SOROCHI PHILS, blister protection, etc.
- Cash – enough for snacks and souvenirs.
What To Bring
Travel Guide
Read and take into account our tips and recommendations for full day Humantay lagoon and see also the basic implements that you should bring to make the Humantay tour:
Acclimatize: It is advisable before doing any tour around the city of Cusco to acclimatize, 1 day to 2 days stay in the city of Cusco Avoid altitude sickness!
See also: Complete Information about the Humantay Lagoon, How to get there, Location and more.
Walk at your own pace: Do not overexert yourself during the hike, give your body the breaths it needs. If you need to rest, rest. Avoid sweating, avoid getting agitated.
Drink coca tea before starting the tour: Coca has many healing properties, especially helps to acclimatize the body, so it is advisable before starting the tour to drink coca tea.
Avoid the Tras Noche: The hike to the Humantay Lagoon is of moderate level, so it requires all the energetic if you are not used to hiking.
Eat the right food, do not overdo it before starting the tour: Avoid consuming too much fat, avoid alcoholic beverages. Fat weakens the organism and this will be a step towards acute sickness.
Basic equipment for Laguna Humantay
- Bring warm clothes (jacket, gloves, warm but comfortable pants, scarf, thick socks, hat.
- Apply sunscreen at least every 2 hours, the hike is at the altitude of 4,300 meters above sea level, therefore, the cold and heat burn even more.
- During the hike up to Laguna Humantay use trekking poles, they will be of great help.
- Take snacks or sandwiches, as well as; Nuts, energizing chocolate bars, coca and lemon candies, they will help to give you more strength for the hike.
- Water: It is important to keep your body hydrated, you should sip water as you go.
- Rain poncho and a bag to deposit the necessary waste for the route.
Wear trekking shoes: important
Additional information
Laguna Humantay in recent years, has been one of the favorite places for visitors to Cusco, before Laguna Humantay Full Day tour is operated by various agencies, this place was only visited by those who made the Salkantay trail in 4 to 5 days of travel, but now the Laguna Humantay is visited daily.
Location of the Humantay Lagoon
The Turquoise Lagoon (Laguna Humantay) of the city of Cusco is located in the northeast of the Cusco Region, province of Anta, District of Mollepata, 25 kilometers by road to the small town of Soraypampa and 1 hour and 30 minutes walk from Soraypampa to the Humantay Lagoon.
Humantay Lagoon Altitude
This beautiful lagoon is located on the slopes of Salkantay (Salkantay altitude 6,271 masl) and at the foot of Nevado Humantay located at an altitude of 4,200 masl.
Height of Nevado Humantay
The imposing Humantay mountain is located at an altitude of 5,473 masl. It is the snow-capped mountain that gives origin to the Humantay Lagoon, thanks to the thawing of its snow-capped peaks.
The difficulty of the hike
According to the thousands of travelers who venture into the bowels of the snowy Humantay, the hike is of moderate level, as long as you are acclimatized. Before visiting the Humantay Lagoon it is advisable to acclimatize in the imperial city of Cusco.
Best Season
The best season to visit this beautiful lagoon is during the dry season and / or High (April to September) sunny days, total absence of rain, clear skies, beautiful views. Rainy and/or Low season (October to March) rainy days, cloudy skies, changing weather, green fields full of life.
Climate throughout the Cusco Region
High season the climate during the days oscillates between 20°C and during the nights it goes down to the low 0°C.
Low season the climate during the days oscillates between 21°C and at night it goes down to 1°C.
Prices
| Number of persons | Price per person |
PRICE
Price per person US$45.00 (adults)
A group trip is open for other hikers to join you. This means that in the group you will have the different hiking skills and physical condition.
HOW TO BOOK?
To start the process of your reservation please send us the following information:
Name and surname:
Passport number:
Nationality:
Date of birth:
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Phone number:
It is very important that you provide us with your hotel information in Cusco, so that we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour.
In order to confirm reservations, 50% of the payment is required in advance and the other 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.
We have 3 options for you to make the deposit.
Payment via Western Union in the name of our representative: EDUARDO RICARDO CHURA APAZA – DNI: 43881121 – City: Cusco – Peru. You must send us the MTCN code of your deposit.
Payment via deposit to our company’s account in the BBVA Banco Continental Current Account: Account Code. Interbank: (CCI) 011 201 000100028495 18 – mallcohuarororunispiritk’intu ERIL SWIFT CODE: BCONPEPL – you must add U$60.00 which is the charge that our bank makes to our account for international transfer and administrative costs, you must also check with your bank about the amount extra that will charge you.
Payment with VISA – MASTERCARD credit card with the PAYPAL system generating the payment order that we would send you from mallcohuarorunispiritk’intu E.R.I.L If you accept this option you will have a 7% surcharge.
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