Humantay Lake Day Hike
Hike to a glacier-fed lake of impossible turquoise beneath the sacred snow-peak of Salkantay.
Your journey, stop by stop
A day to remember
Early pickup
Pre-dawn pickup from Cusco and a scenic drive toward Mollepata (about 2.5 hours).
Breakfast in Mollepata
Refuel with a hearty Andean breakfast.
Soraypampa trailhead
Start the climb through alpine meadows toward the glacier.
Humantay Lake
Soak in the glowing turquoise water and the Salkantay snow-peak panorama at 4,200m.
Descend to Soraypampa
Walk back down to meet the vans.
Buffet lunch in Mollepata
A warming local lunch before the drive home.
Back in Cusco
Arrive back in the city in the early evening.
Who’s it for
- Active hikers
- Nature & photography lovers
- Adventurous couples
Need to know
- High altitude (4,200m) — acclimatise first
- Cold mornings, strong midday sun
- Sturdy shoes & layers; poles help
- Best in the dry season (May–Sep)
Altitude in Cusco & Machu Picchu
Symptoms, the altitude of every stop and a simple plan to avoid soroche.
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What to pack for Peru
A printable checklist with layers by season and the Machu Picchu entry rules.
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Peru in 7, 10 or 14 days
Three day-by-day routes, in an order that eases you into the altitude.
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