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Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

4.7 · 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Rainbow Mountain Cusco Agency Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
13h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €100 · private from €228
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00, 05:00, 06:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk to Humantay Lake with a hiking guide who helps you find places to take photos.

Transport, water, oxygen and a first aid kit are included; lake entry is extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.65 from 54 reviews at €100 per person for 13h.

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

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Humantay Lake small group 4:00The page pricePickup included€100 for 2+ people
PRIVATE OPTIONPRIVATE OPTION Pickup included€228 for 2+ people

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.

Included and not included

  • transport and Professional driver
  • Professional tour Guide
  • Water for the hike
  • Oxygen and first Aid kit
  • Tips for Staff
  • Entrance Ticket to Humantay Lake

Reviews

4.7
54 ratings
Tripadvisor 52 · Viator 2

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 51 of 54

Star breakdown of all 54 ratings

5 stars
40 · 74%
4 stars
11 · 20%
3 stars
2 · 4%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 2%

What reviewers say

The reviews praise guides and mountain views, but mostly describe Rainbow Mountain rather than this Humantay Lake tour.

Praised

  • Rainbow Mountain scenery and wide views of the surrounding peaks
  • Patient guides who encourage hikers and allow breaks
  • Informative explanations about the mountains and surrounding area
  • Skilled drivers who help travellers feel safe on mountain roads

Complaints

  • High altitude makes the Rainbow Mountain hike strenuous and can cause sickness
  • Concerns about horses being overworked while carrying visitors uphill
  • Crowds build up on the trail and around the viewpoints

Written by Guidekin from the 38 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (22 April 2018 to 18 July 2024). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
04:00, 05:00, 06:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Rainbow Mountain Cusco Agency; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

We start our Humantay tour early to reach the lake before the crowds arrive.

Our guide shows you the best spots for photos far away from the large tourist groups.

Travel in a small group or in a private tour with a guide specialized in hiking tours.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

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

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

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 · #18 of 18€10013h4.65 (54)varies by option
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
Humantay Lake Full Day Hike€9012h5.0 (93)shared

Ranked #18 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

From €100 per adult · Humantay Lake small group 4:00