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title: Humantay Lake Full Day Hike
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 93
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 18 (Humantay Lake Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/humantay-lake-full-day-hike/
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# Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 04:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Snack and water

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 93 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: CrossoverPeru Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 04:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 93 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 93 of 93.

- 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 (2024-08-05 to 2026-10-16); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's 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.

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Insurance travel
- Snack and water

## Itinerary

1. **Humantay Lake** (3h) - Our Excursion begins with the pickup collection from your hotel about 04:30 am to 05:00 am. Then we continue our journey in a private transport to the town of Mollepata famous for the Avocado Production in the area. Once we arrive there we will have a delicious breakfast and...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

## Compared with other Humantay Lake Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 18** | €90 | 12h | 5.0 (93) | shared |
| [Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass Trek – 2 Days / 1 Night](/peru/cusco/tours/humantay-lake-and-salkantay-pass-trek-2-days-1-night/?format=md) | €305 | 2 days | 4.97 (402) | shared |
| [4-Day: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-sacred-valley-machu-picchu-rainbow-mountain-and-humantay/?format=md) | €1138 | 5 days | 4.96 (198) | shared |
| [Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca](/peru/cusco/tours/cusco-7-days-tour-in-machu-picchu-humantay-lake-and-vinicunca/?format=md) | €861 | 7 days | 4.97 (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.

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