Humantay Lake Tour

04:30 – 05:00 AM | Hotel pick-up in Cusco
• Altitude in Cusco: 3,399 m a.s.l.
• Early departure to take advantage of stable morning weather.

05:00 – 08:00 AM | Bus ride Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• Distance: ~120 km
• Route: Cusco → Mollepata (breakfast) → Soraypampa (start of the trek)
• In Mollepata (~2,900 m a.s.l.), a stop is usually made for breakfast.
• Continue by bus to Soraypampa (~3,850 m a.s.l.), starting point of the hike.

08:30 – 11:00 AM | Hike Soraypampa – Humantay Lake
• Distance: Approximately 2.5 to 3 km (one way)
• Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours (depending on pace)
• Lake altitude: 4,200 m a.s.l.
• Elevation gain: +350 m
• Difficulty: Moderate to high (due to altitude)

Hike description:
• The trail is mostly steep and can be challenging due to the altitude.
• Horses are available for rent at Soraypampa to ride up near the lake.
• The ascent offers spectacular views of Humantay and Salkantay (6,271 m a.s.l.).

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Free time at Humantay Lake
• The lake features stunning turquoise waters, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
• Ideal for photos, meditation, Andean offerings, or simply enjoying the scenery.
• Temperature at the lake: Between 5°C and 10°C during the day; can drop to -5°C at dawn.

12:00 – 1:30 PM | Descent back to Soraypampa
• Faster and less demanding than the ascent.

1:30 – 2:30 PM | Lunch in Mollepata

2:30 – 6:00 PM | Return to Cusco
• Estimated arrival between 5:30 and 6:00 PM in Cusco’s historic center