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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

5.0 · 93 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by CrossoverPeru Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Hike to Humantay Lake for views of the Humantay glacier, an Andean valley and Salkantay mountain.

Guiding, hotel pickup, return transport, entry, breakfast and lunch are included; moderate fitness is required and water is not provided. 5 from 93 reviews at €90 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #3 of 18 in Humantay Lake Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Transport Cusco – Soraypamapa and viceversa.
  • Entrance ticket
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank
  • Guided service by a professional guide
  • Meals (01 Breakfasts / 01Lunch)
  • Pick up Collection from your hotel.
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance travel
  • Snack and water

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
93 ratings
Tripadvisor 92 · Viator 1

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 93 of 93

Star breakdown of all 93 ratings

5 stars
93 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient guides and the lake views; the steep climb and altitude make this a demanding hike.

Praised

  • Patient guides who encourage struggling hikers and allow a manageable pace
  • Clear explanations of the lake's history and local traditions
  • Help finding photo spots and taking photos at the lake
  • Lake and mountain views that reviewers find worth the climb

Complaints

  • Steep climbs and high altitude make the hike physically demanding

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (5 August 2024 to 16 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
04:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
CrossoverPeru Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Hike to find the great view from Humantay lake which is magical as you can see a lush green andean valley, the Humantay glacier, as well as Salkantay mountain in the distance.

This program invites you to know the Humantay Lake in a full day trip with a short hike accompanied by an impressive landscape of Mountains.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Snack and water

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Humantay Lake Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 18€9012h5.0 (93)shared
Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass Trek – 2 Days / 1 Night€3052 days4.97 (402)shared
4-Day: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay€11385 days4.96 (198)shared
Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca€8617 days4.97 (103)shared

Ranked #3 of 18 in Humantay Lake Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1138, median €324; typical length 2 days. 4 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 18 Humantay Lake Tours

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