Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day)

About Peru - From $50.00 USD

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This full-day excursion takes you trekking along one of the most spectacular stretches of the Salkantay Trail to the turquoise glacial lagoon of Humantay. An active escape from the city, this day tour is a perfect way to soak in the views of the Andes and to breathe the clean mountain air.

Travel Style

Classic

Physical Grading

4 - Demanding

What's Included

Transportation. Maximum 18 people. Professional tour guide. Breakfast buffet lunch. Handmade walking stick. Oxygen bottle. First aid kit. Entrance ticket for the Humantay lake.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Hike along part of the Salkantay route. Escape the city and get active. Witness spectacular mountain scenery of snowcapped peaks and glacial lagoons.

What is the maximum and typical number of participants on this tour?

Max 18, no minimum.

What meals are included in this trip?

1 breakfast, 1 lunch

What are the modes of transportation on my trip?

Private van, hiking.

Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.

Itinerary

  1. Cusco

    Duration: 11-12 hours

    Meeting Point: Hotel Prisma Pick Up Time: 4:00-4:30 am

    Finish Point: Hotel Prisma

    Laguna Humantay is one of the most spectacular landscapes along the Salkantay Trail. This full-day tour gives you the opportunity to visit this turquoise lagoon located at the base of the Humantay, one of the snow-capped mountains iin the Vilcabamba mountain range. For those opting to hike, it will take you about 1.5 to reach the top of this mountain paradise. During the tour, you will be provided with service supported by professional guides and transported by modern, safe vehicles. This tour includes breakfast and lunch where you can try local dishes.

    Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers.

    Packing essentials: refillable water bottle, rain jacket, sun screen, sturdy hiking shoes.

Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day)

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