The Humantay lake tour offers a walk surrounded by the imposing Humantay and Salkantay Mountains, of flora and fauna of the place.

Due to the high altitude in which this attraction is located, the terrain becomes more challenging, which means that the hike requires a little more physical effort. However, it will all be worth it, because at the end you will find a landscape of turquoise waters: the Humantay Lake.

Humantay Lake is located at an altitude of 4,200 meters/13, 779 feet.

The difficulty of the Humantay Lake trek depends largely on the person and his adaptation to altitude. For some, it may be a moderate challenge but for others, the altitude and terrain of the route can make it more difficult.

Remember: The Humantay Lake trek is easier compared to longer walks like the Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, Ausangate, Lares, etc.

Yes, we always recommend that our guests enjoy a good physical condition. However, it is not necessary to be an expert in hiking.

It is during the dry season, which runs from May to mid-September, in this period you will enjoy sunny days, although the nights can be cold and rain is uncommon.

Remember: Humantay Lake is accessible all year round.

To ensure optimal adaptation to altitude and minimize symptoms of altitude sickness (soroche), we advise you to spend at least 02 days in Cusco City or the Sacred Valley of the Incas before starting your adventure in Humantay Lake.

It is possible to experience altitude sickness upon arrival in Cusco City if you are not accustomed to altitudes above 2,000 meters/6,561 feet.

Altitude sickness usually manifests itself through symptoms such as headache, shortness of breath, and nausea. Although it is not a cause for concern, we recommend that you be attentive to these signs.

To counteract this discomfort, we offer the following tips:

• Maintain proper hydration levels.
• Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.
• Limit the consumption of red meat in the first few days.
• Opt for light meals such as light soups and fruits.
• Coca mate is beneficial but avoid taking it at night, as it can cause insomnia, and consume no more than three cups daily.

If you are going to do the Humantay Lake tour, remember that the service starts with the pick-up from your hotel, as long as you are in the historic center of Cusco. While the return also ends at your hotel or similar that you find in this area in Cusco.

The entrance fee to the Humantay Lake is 20 soles, it is important to note that the costs can vary from year to year, so we recommend you check the updated rates.

When booking the Humantay Lake full-day tour with us, you will be included in the entrance fee to the lagoon, so you won’t have to pay for it. However, remember to bring extra money to buy your water bottle or some snack of your preference.

To take the Humantay Lake tour, it is usually not necessary to have walking poles since our route is not too complicated. However, if you have any problems with the knee, then it is recommended that you have walking sticks.

Remember: We offer the pole rental service for a $15 fee.

The cost of renting a horse ranges from 120 to 180 soles. This service is offered by the people of the community of Soraypampa, so we recommend you carry cash to make the payment.

The option of renting horses is useful for those who want to facilitate the trek towards Humantay Lake.

Although Humantay Lake is a favorite destination for its visitors, we will only find basic sanitary services in the place called Soraypampa.

During our tour of Humantay Lake, we observed that access to the electric service is limited, That is why only near the camp of Soraypampa – Salkantay it is possible to find electricity to be able to charge the battery of our camera or cell phone.

But this service is particular so it has an additional cost of between 10 and 20 soles. That is why we recommend carrying your own extra battery or portable charger.

The internet signal is zero during most of the trip, especially in the Humantay lagoon. However, in the vicinity of the camp Soraypampa – Salkantay it will be possible to receive a wifi signal. This is administered by some local people so it has a cost of 10 to 20 soles per hour.

Note: The internet or wifi signal is not very good because it’s in a remote area of the city.

The initial deposit allows us to guarantee all the necessary services for your trek to Humantay Lake.

Staff as guides whose services must be booked in advance.

Exclusive tourist and logistic transport for the group.

This way, when we receive your deposit (100% of the tour cost) we can ensure the availability of the best services for the dates of your hike.

Remember the deposit is not refundable or transferable.

Travel insurance is optional but highly recommended, whether it’s a visit to Laguna Humantay, Salkantay, or another hike. In the event of a road incident, if you have travel insurance allows you to make support arrangements between the various institutions and support you as soon as possible and this cost will be covered by your insurance travel.

For example: In case of an accident you are financially compensated to cover the costs either for consultation, hospitalization or medicines. It also assists in case of suffering some discompensation or discomfort. It also provides support in getting an ambulance anywhere. Even if you have any problems, it also provides 24-hour telephone support.

Below, we provide you with some recommended travel insurance websites:

www.assistcard.com
www.mapfre.com
www.intermundial.es