Laguna Humantay Full Day Tour is an option designed for people who like hiking and nature and do not have many days, on the route we will appreciate beautiful landscapes, crops of different products such as corn, avocado, squash and others that occur in this Limatambo Valley The Humantay lagoon is 4180 meters above sea level with a turquoise color, and the Humantay or Apu Humantay peaks are connected with nature.
Laguna Humantay Full Day Tour Description:
This one-day walk is perfect for nature and archeology lovers, as it invites us to encounter the natural environment of the area and be amazed by the Inca constructions that we will see along the way.
We will leave Cusco early in the morning, on the way to the lake, we will pass through the city of Limatambo, which during the Tahuantinsuyo was a gateway to the capital of the empire, Cusco.
There we will see the archaeological zone of Tarawasi, built during the government of the Inca Pachacuteq as a tambo or resting place for those who traveled to Chinchaysuyo (northwest).
The adventure will begin upon arriving at the community of Soraypampa, from where the approximately four-hour walk to Lake Humantay begins. We will continue ascending the trail until we reach 4,200 meters above sea level and find the lake and its turquoise waters at the foot of the mountain.
The landscape and the pure air we breathe will be our best reward. In addition, we will have time to take photos, have a snack and explore the surroundings before starting the way down to Soraypampa, where the vehicle will be waiting for us to begin the return.
Starting Point:Â Pick up from 5:00 to 5:25 am from the hotel in Cuzco.
Ending Point:Â Drop off in Cuzco at the main square around 6 pm, if you tell us in advance we can drop you at your hotel.
Meals Included:Â Breakfast and Lunch.
Departure:Â Â Daily
Inclusions:
- Private transportation.
- Bilingual guide.
- Box lunch.
- First aid kit.
Exclusions:
- Gratitudes
- Any other item not described in the program.
Please Note:
- Once you reach the starting point of the hike to Humantay Lake, If you are not able to walk, you can rent horses to ride directly from the local comuneros.
- Water, we recommend you 2 liters of water but you can also buy on the way
- Snacks like an apple, cereal bar, sweets and chocolates
- Sun cream
- Rain poncho