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title: Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 100
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 54
duration_minutes: 780
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 18 of 18 (Humantay Lake Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/humantay-lake-small-group-with-late-morning-departure-option/
---

# Humantay Lake small group with late morning departure option

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Group size varies by option: small group from €100 · private from €228
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 04:00, 05:00, 06:00: 3 departures a day

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €100 per person for the Humantay Lake small group 4:00 option; other options up to €228
- Duration: 13h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rainbow Mountain Cusco Agency
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €100 · private from €228
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 04:00, 05:00, 06:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.65 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 54.

- 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 (2018-04-22 to 2024-07-18); last checked 2026-11-08.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humantay Lake small group 4:00 | €100 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| PRIVATE OPTION | €228 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | PRIVATE OPTION Pickup included |

## What's included

- transport and Professional driver
- Professional tour Guide
- Water for the hike
- Oxygen and first Aid kit

## Not included

- Tips for Staff
- Entrance Ticket to Humantay Lake

## Itinerary

1. **Humantay Lake** (1h) - The Humantay Lake (4,200 m) is one of the best tourist attractions in Cusco. With our Humantay Lake tour, you’ll be one of the first ones on the mountain to enjoy this beautiful landscape almost for yourself as we start earlier than all of the large tourist groups. Spending...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00, 05:00, 06:00
- 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 poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people over 65 years of age
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

## Compared with other Humantay Lake Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 18** | €100 | 13h | 4.65 (54) | varies by option |
| [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 |
| [Humantay Lake Full Day Hike](/peru/cusco/tours/humantay-lake-full-day-hike/?format=md) | €90 | 12h | 5.0 (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.

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