Main Info
Overview and Highlights
Have fun with the majestic green and blue hued waters of Laguna Humantay, Peru’s most famous lake. Start this beautifully landscaped hike to the glacially-capped Laguna Humantay. Laguna Humantay, meaning head of the gods, gets its name from the nearby snow-capped peak that shines in the Andes Mountains like an emerald jewel, and is one of the best day trips from Cusco. Below you’ll find all the information you need to visit this hidden gem. This extremely photogenic lake is located about 75 miles northwest of Cusco and just south of Machu Picchu and is comfortably nestled between Humantay Mountain and Salkantay Mountain, with Humantay Falls along the Vilcabamba mountain range.
INCLUDED
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Professional Bilingual English-speaking tour guide.
- Pre-departure briefing at your hotel.
- Touristic transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (beginning of trek).
- Breakfast and Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Entrance ticket to the Humantay Lake.
- First aid kit equipment.
- Transportation back to Cusco.
- 01 Trekking pole
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal snacks and water.
- Tips-Gratuities
- Travel Insure
WHAT TO BRING:
- Hiking boots.
- Waterproof gloves.
- 01 hat with neck and face protector.
- Poncho.
- Sun block: Factor 70 or more.
- Sunglasses with UV protection.
- 01 waterproof jacket.
- 01 waterproof trousers.
- Personal medication.
- Bottle of water.
- Camera and extra battery.
- Water and Snacks
WHAT TO BRING AND ADVICES
- You can acclimate for the altitude in one or two days this will depend on how your body react; you can take some personal medication.
- If you pay the remaining balance, it is advisable to bring cash. You can get some money from the ATM machine that are located in the centre of the City of Cusco.
- Rain poncho, rain jacket, proper hiking boots.
- Proper warm clothes, at that altitude is quite cold and windy a bandana will be helpful.
- Sun Glasses.
- Sun block. The sun is really strong You will need to protect your head (with a hat) and skin.
- Extra snacks always recommended.
- A bottle of water.
- Travel insurance this from your site, always recommended.
