Cusco: Full-Day Humantay Lake with Picnic
ID: GYG342586-610421
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover a magical area 4,200 meters above sea level with stunning turquoise waters. It will prove to be the perfect place to spend a nice relaxing day, with the Humantay Glacier looming large behind you.
You will be picked up from your hotel at around 4:30AM, at which point you will drive towards Humantay Lake. You'll later arrive to Soraypampa at around 8:00AM, where a delicious breakfast will be served overlooking the majestic mountain peaks of Salkantay and Humantay.
It’s then a 2-hour hike uphill to Humantay Lake (4,200 meters), where the base of a mountain with the same name is located. The views of the crystal clear water reflecting the sky are unforgettable, and you can also see native birds, flowers, and magnificent mountain tops from this location.
Upon arrival to the lake you will have time to explore the surroundings or just relax, as you adsorb the magic and energy of this paradisaical place. Before you start descending your guide will perform an ancient ceremony paying tributes to the mountain gods. It will then be 1.5 hours downhill to Soraypampa for a buffet lunch, before you take a private bus back to Cusco where you will arrive back at your hotel at around 5:00PM.
Highlights
- Be one of the first to arrive to Humantay Lake
- Savor a picnic breakfast and lunch consisting of local organic products
- Learn from professional and highly trained tour guides
- Spend a full day away from the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
