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The 15 Best Humantay Lake Tours from Cusco

34 tours  ·  from $20

A meltwater lake under Salkantay, reached by a steep hour on foot from the trailhead. These 15 compare pickup times, whether breakfast and lunch are real meals, and which ones keep a horse on hand for the climb.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Mollepata breakfast and the road to Soraypampa
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

1.Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake with bilingual guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, or Waldir. After breakfast in Mollepata, hike from Soraypampa to the 4,200-meter lake, then return for a buffet lunch. Expect a steep trek, cold weather, horses for hire, and superb mountain views.

“What a fantastic trip! Such a a beautiful place! Our guide Waldir was excellent! He was very funny and very encouraging to our group during the hike. He got us up to the lake first so we avoided the crowds which was great!! The whole trip was superb, hike, the lake, the buffet and the ice cream stop was the cherry on the top!”

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - The 4:00 a.m. pickup from central Cusco
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

2.Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Leave Cusco before sunrise for Humantay Lake, hiking about two hours from Challacancha with a guide such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, or Heber. Breakfast and buffet lunch in Mollepata are included, while horses, entrance fees, and insurance cost extra. Expect high altitude, steep sections, and a long day.

“I highly recommend the trip to the lake. Jonathan is an amazing guide who really cares about his group, making sure everyone reaches the top. I was pretty anxious before the trip, as the road is very windy and bumpy (I get motion sickness), but the driver was fantastic!”

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Humantay Lagoon Tour - Breakfast and scenery in Mollepata
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Humantay Lagoon Tour

3.Humantay Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Leave Cusco at 4 a.m. for Mollepata and Soraypampa, then hike about 1 hour 40 minutes to turquoise Humantay Lagoon at 4,200 meters. A guide such as Victor André or Russell leads the small group, with meals, transport, entrance, oxygen, and trekking sticks included.

“This was my favorite part of my trip to Peru! Our tour guide Victor Andre was great really made sure we were safe going up the mountain! He was also an amazing photographer took all our pictures”

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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - The 4:30 to 5:00 am pickup from Cusco
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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

4.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake, stopping in Mollepata for breakfast before hiking from Soraypampa to the turquoise lagoon. A professional guide such as Luz helps you manage the steep climb, while private transport, lunch, entrance, oxygen, and first aid are included.

“Tour was awesome. Pick up perfectly on time. Our tour guide Luz was above and beyond , she was perfect. She answered all questions we were asking and most important she helped us to get all the way to the top because at the beginning of the climb I was struggling. Thank you Luz and I hope we meet again on some other tour.”

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Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco - Breakfast in Mollepata before the climb
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Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco

5.Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $22

Leave Cusco at 4:30 am for Humantay Lake at 4,250 meters. This small-group trip includes transport, breakfast, lunch, a guide, and walking sticks. Guides such as Katy, Alex, Wally, and José have been praised for patience and care, but confirm hotel pickup and horse prices before departure.

“Alex was a fantastic guide and we had a great driver as well. Breakfast and lunch were both pretty good buffet options.”

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - Breakfast in Mollepata after the first mountain drive
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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

6.Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $29

Leave Cusco at 4:00am for Mollepata, Soraypampa, and the steep 90-minute hike to Humantay Lake. A bilingual guide explains the lagoon’s Inca importance, while breakfast, lunch, transport, oxygen, and first aid are included. Guide Fred has led some departures.

“Tough but AMAZING hike and experience! I struggled as I was not quite adjusted to the altitude yet but the tour guide was patient and helpful during the climb. It’s a long ride up and down and the hike is a little intense but the views and the lagoon were totally worth it!! Would recommend for a day trip in Cusco!!”

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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca - Day 2: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and the train to Aguas Calientes
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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

7.Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $945

This seven-day Cusco program combines a private Machu Picchu tour with Humantay Lake and Vinicunca hikes, Sacred Valley ruins, Maras, Moray, and Cusco’s Inca sites. Expect early starts, high altitude, included transport and tickets, three lunches, six breakfasts, and a small group capped at 15 people.

“We loved our experience to Peru with Magic tour. We definitely recommend all to book with them. They really do make any experience magic and memorable. We went to so many places and all the tour guides were so helpful and friendly. We are really happy with our experience.”

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Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco - The 5:00 a.m. start and the ride to Mollepata
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Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

8.Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $520

You leave Cusco at 5:00 a.m. for a two-day trek to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, sleeping in a Sky Camp dome at 3,900 meters. Expect turquoise water, glaciers, Andean scenery, included meals, private transport, and demanding high-altitude hiking.

“The tour operator was incredibly unorganized. They woke me up at 3:45am one day before because they didn’t know which day it was. They say they pick you up at the hotel, that is a lie. Someone comes and walks you to the spot where the van is parked (in our case, around 6 blocks). It says the tour is for maximum 15 people, and they were 20. The van was very old, the air conditioning didn’t work, in general, in a very poor condition. Both breakfast and lunch were disgusting. The tour guide was nice and helpful, the place is stunning, but use a different operator.”

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Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail - Mollepata breakfast and the Markahuasi viewpoint
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Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

9.Laguna Humantay Full Day Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $121

Leave Cusco at 4:00 am for Mollepata, Markahuasi, and Soraypampa, then hike about two hours to turquoise Laguna Humantay beneath Humantay and Salkantay peaks. A bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch, transport, entry, snack, and walking sticks are included. Guides Anita and Sandro are among the named guides associated with the tour.

“Incredible experience, very organized. The view from the lagoon is impressive. The guide Anita is attentive and friendly. An experience I recommend.Auto-translated”

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From Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour - Breakfast in Mollepata After Two Hours on the Road
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From Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour

10.Humantay Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 12 hours · from $27

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for Humantay Lake with a bilingual guide such as Jesse or Roland. Ride through Mollepata and Soraypampa, enjoy breakfast and lunch, then hike about 1.5 hours to the turquoise lake. Expect a demanding high-altitude day with transport, meals, and support included.

“Jesse was amazing. Best guide! Good English. I’m solo, and assisted me with pictures. Grateful for her!”

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4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay - Day 2: Machu Picchu Before the Ride Back to Cusco
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4 day – Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay

11.4 day – Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $975

See Cusco’s top sights in four busy days, from Chinchero, Moray, and Maras to Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain. Small groups of up to eight, English-speaking guides, meals, transfers, and park fees are included. Guides such as Jacob, Rosbel, and Joaquin are known for patient help and great photos.

“My fiancé and I had an amazing experience with this tour. It was so nice having all of our itineraries and transportation planned for us when we arrived in Peru (from the US). We had 3 different, fantastic tour guides. First, Rosbel took us on tours of the sacred valley and Machu Picchu. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and patient with us and our small group. Somehow he had an answer to every question I asked, no matter how random. He was so well organized and handled the many logistics of our trip so well - we never had to worry. We hiked Lake Humantay with Jacob, who was incredibly…”

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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option - A long road from Cusco to the trailhead
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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

12.Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Cusco to Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters with a professional guide, transport, breakfast, lunch, water, oxygen, and first aid support. The hike is demanding, but the turquoise glacial lake and snow-capped peaks reward a steady pace. Confirm the departure time before booking.

“We had almost two hours of riding the ATVs and it was so much fun! Thankfully they were automatic vehicles so we didn’t have to worry about switching gears when driving up the hill. Be prepared for a dusty ride! Wear a face covering and sunglasses while you ride. The hike itself is VERY DIFFICULT! If you are not a frequent hiker or use to walking at high elevations this tour will be very hard to complete. Our tour guide was so nice and encouraging while we were hiking but we needed to make frequent stops to stretch and catch our breath. You may get light headed or have an…”

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7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake - Pisac and Ollantaytambo make the Sacred Valley worthwhile
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7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake

13.7-Day: Sacred Valley, MachuPichu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $769

Chullos Travel Peru links Cusco’s main sights in seven busy days, with airport transfers, 3-star hotels, guides, trains, buses, meals, and high-altitude hikes. You’ll visit Machu Picchu with a guide, explore Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and tackle Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake. Ask about Machu Picchu circuit availability before booking.

“This was a great way to see many fantastic sites. Our tour guides were excellent. The ease of getting our tickets and detailed itinerary the day before the scheduled event was definitely a plus. I would highly recommend this travel group as they were extremely professional and knowledgeable. We did have a couple small bumps in the road/ plan that were not ideal but overall this was a great experience. This itinerary may not be for everyone but there are many accommodations along the way. Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake were by far the hardest days but so worth it!! Just go with a great “I can do it” attitude.”

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Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco - Mollepata breakfast and the road toward the trailhead
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Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco

14.Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for Mollepata, breakfast, and a private ride toward the trailhead. Hike about 1.5 hours to turquoise Humantay Lake with a professional guide such as Rafael, Jenkins, or Yesi. Breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, and guide are included, but the PEN20 entrance fee and horses cost extra.

“The experience was good, I’m giving it three stars because: 1. the entrance fee is not included. It’s 20 soles per person, yes it is not much, it’s about $ 5.00. I have booked other activities in other countries where the entrance is already included 2. The breakfast was great, but lunch doesn’t include water, I feel that water should at least be included. 3. We stayed in Urubamba, we had to pay an extra $90.00 dollars to get picked up from Urubamba. 4. You have to pay an extra 80 soles, about $ 21 dollars to rent the horse to take you up the hill each way!!! ( I…”

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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake - Day one: Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters
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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

15.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $360

Trek from Cusco to Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, Santa Teresa, and Machu Picchu over five demanding days. You will camp three nights, sleep one night in Aguas Calientes, ride with a small group of up to 15, and have a bilingual guide such as Roger, subject to assignment.

“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”

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