• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.
• Certified bilingual guide.
• Comfortable tourist transport.
• Breakfast and buffet lunch (vegetarian option available).
• First aid kit.
• Trekking pole.
• Oxygen tank.

• Entrance ticket to Humantay Lagoon: Foreigners (USD6 approx.) and Peruvians (USD3 approx.), free for Cusco locals or residents.

• Travel Insurance.

• Night in Biodomos:

Spend a night at the foot of Humantay Lagoon, surrounded by majestic mountains and the stunning Andean landscape. The next day, you can hike to the “Salkantay Pass” and experience part of the adventure of this world-renowned trek.

• Sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Hat or cap.
• Waterproof clothing, especially during the rainy season.
• Choose comfortable and waterproof shoes for this adventure to Humantay Mountain.
• Warm clothing, especially for the low temperatures at the lagoon's summit.
• 1 bottle of water and energy snacks for the trek.
• Cash for local purchases and the entrance ticket.

• Make the excursion after at least 2 days of altitude acclimatization.
• Get plenty of rest the night before, as the tour requires a lot of energy.
• Bring your best available camera with a fully charged battery.
• Have your favorite music ready to listen to during the trip.
• Humantay Lake is the main attraction on the first day of the world-famous "Salkantay Trek“.
• Soraypampa is the first night of camp on the Salkantay trek.
• The temperature at the lagoon can range between 10°C and 0°C.

• How far do you walk in total to reach Laguna Humantay?

The hike takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes uphill and 1 hour and 15 minutes downhill.

• Is there a vegetarian and/or vegan option for meals?

Yes! The buffet breakfast and lunch in Mollepata have vegetarian options available.

• Is it very cold at Laguna Humantay? What should we wear?

Since it is over 4,200 m.a.s.l (13 780 ft.), it can be quite cold, especially in the morning. We recommend wearing warm layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a hat.

• If I don't want to hike, what options do I have?

If you prefer not to hike, you have the option to rent a horse. These are guided by a local resident who will accompany you to ensure you reach the top safely.

• How many kilometers is the hike and how many meters do you ascend from Soraypampa to the lagoon?

The total hike to Humantay Lagoon is (3.42 miles), with an ascent of 400 meters from Soraypampa, from 3,800 m.a.s.l to 4,200 m.a.s.l.

• Is swimming allowed in the lagoon?

No, for conservation reasons, swimming in the lagoon is not allowed.

• The impressive turquoise color of the waters of Laguna Humantay is primarily due to the minerals found at its bottom. Specifically, compounds of calcium, magnesium, and copper are washed down from the Humantay glacier, feeding the lagoon with meltwater. These minerals reflect and scatter light, creating the beautiful turquoise color that characterizes the lagoon.
• Along the way to Laguna Humantay, you will find piles of stones known as apachetas, built by travelers. These represent their wishes for health, peace, and gratitude for having arrived at the imposing Nevado Humantay.

• Super flexible: Cancel this tour 48 hrs. before the start date of the tour and get a refund of 70% of the sum paid. After that, we charge 100%.
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*The information and itinerary detailed in this guide may change without prior notice with the intention of providing a better service or regulatory changes in each destination.