Laguna Humantay Cusco – Laguna Humantay Day Trip

Humantay Lake Peru Day Trip is a popular one day trip from Cusco, Peru. Also known as Laguna Humantay Cusco or Lago Humantay locally, this turquoise lake is a natural beauty. The hidden gem nestles at 4,200 meters above the sea level up in the Andes.

The lake is fed by the melting glaciers of Mount Humantay, after which it is named. The mountain is a part of the Andes mountain range. The turquoise lake is the first stop on the renowned Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.

The lake or lago Humantay is one of the sacred sites of Incas. Infact, even today some spiritual travellers and shamans (Andean priests) travel there to do offerings to mother earth (Pachamama). This ritual is called “Apacheta”.

Apacheta is a process of piling stones one on other to express the gratitude to Pachamama for  blessing your trek.

Humantay lake hike starts at 3800 metres above sea level. The hike up is through farms and camping sites. You will be able to see many Andean camelids, namely, Llamas and Alpacas and cows grazing. 

Tour to Humantay Lagoon is somewhat challenging and is considered to be a part of a high altitude trek. We highly recommend you to get properly acclimatized in Cusco before you visit Humantay to avoid altitude sickness. 

If you feel tired or find it hard to reach, it will be a good idea to rent a horse. It roughly costs 30 USD each way. 

Just as the trek to Rainbow Mountains of Cusco, Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco is also a popular full day tour. It is an unmissable attraction. 

Why Encuentros Peru Adventure?

We are a fully locally owned tour operator in Cusco. On any treks or hikes with us, the one thing that will stand out is our passion for outdoors. We only employ certified local travel experts as guides. They have extensive knowledge and are passionate about the history of Incas. 

Encuentros Peru Adventure is an outdoor adventure company offering a fun-filled, safe and a memorable experience. 

On all tours, safety is of an utmost importance to us. We operate tours in small groups. This would let our guide be focused and explain things efficiently. Do check out our reviews on Tripadvisor. 

We offer both group tours and private tours. 

Laguna Humantay Cusco is a typical tourist attraction that you can’t miss on your trip to Peru.