Lake Humantay – Day Hike

Early Departure (4:00 AM): Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and drive for about 3 hours to Soraypampa (3,900 m).

Start of the Hike: Begin the trek toward the breathtaking Humantay Lake (~4,200 m).

At the Lake: Enjoy about an hour to explore, take photos, and soak in the mountain views.

Return: Hike back down to Soraypampa (~1 hour), where a hot buffet lunch will be served. Then drive back to Cusco, arriving around 5:30 PM.

Meals Included: Light breakfast, snacks, and buffet lunch.

Hiking times are approximate and depend on weather and group pace.

• Pre-Trek briefing the night before the trek to go over the itinerary, meet your guide(s) and answer any questions
• Collection from your Cusco hotel in the morningPrivate transport to starting point of the trek
• English speaking professional guide
• Light box breakfast, 1 Liter of water, snacks, and hot buffet lunch at the end of the hike
• Dietary needs: able to cater to any dietary preference/need
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
• Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
• Dining tent with tables and stools
• Entrance to the trail
• Private transport back to your hotel in Cusco

• International or domestic flights
• Accomodation
• Dinner
• Walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
• Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
• Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
• Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your trip

• Layered clothing (base layer, fleece, waterproof jacket)
• Hat, gloves, and scarf for cold mornings
• Hiking shoes with good traction
• Trekking poles (recommended)
• Small daypack
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhat
• Rain poncho or shell jacket
• Personal water and snacks
• Headlamp / flashlight
• Basic first-aid kit and personal medication
• Passport (or copy) and some cash (USD / soles)
• Camera, power bank, and extra batteries

Cold mornings and evenings, sunny mid-day.

Expect temperatures around 0–5°C (32–41°F) early morning and 15–20°C (59–68°F) during the day.

• Dry season (April–October) offers clearer skies
• Rainy season (November–March) brings greener landscapes but higher rain probability.

No overnight stay, this is a full-day hike returning to Cusco the same evening.

Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco around 4:00 AM. Drive approximately 3 hours to Soraypampa (3,900 m), the starting point of the hike.

• Is the hike difficult? Moderate; altitude can make it challenging for some.
• Do I need to be acclimatized? Yes, spend at least 2–3 days in Cusco before hiking.
• Are meals included? Yes: light breakfast, snacks, and buffet lunch.
• Can I do it privately? Yes, private tours are available on request
• Is insurance required? Yes, travel and medical insurance are mandatory.`

Travel insurance is mandatory for all our adventures and you’ll need to share your policy details before departure. Your cover must include overseas medical treatment, emergency evacuation/repatriation, baggage and equipment, plus all the activities in your itinerary.

We also strongly recommend cancellation and curtailment cover in case illness or other unforeseen events prevent you from travelling.

Standard policies often exclude adventure activities, so please check the fine print. Many travelers choose World Nomads for adventure, focused protection, select the policy that fits your needs and fully covers your trip.