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Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day)
1 days, Cusco to Cusco
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.
1 days
Cusco to Cusco
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Day Tours
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Cusco
Duration: 11-12 hours
Meeting Point: Hotel Prisma
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.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchWhat'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
Meals
1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Transportation
Private van, hiking.
Staff & experts
Certified mountain guide throughout.