Enjoy an unforgettable journey visiting the Humantay lake, a beautiful turquoise lake at the base of the glacial mountain of Humantay in a full day private excursion. We have tailored a customized tour to maximize your visit to this beautiful and very impressive lagoon.
We recommend for this tour:
- Your Passport or ID.
- Bottles of water
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen protector.
- Some money for entrance tickets, breakfast and lunch.
- Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring a fully charged phone and camera batteries.
 Humantay Lagoon (also known as Laguna Humantay) is a stunning turquoise lake nestled in the Vilcanota mountain range, approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Cusco, Peru. It sits at an impressive altitude of 4,200 meters (13,780 feet), offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including the majestic Humantay peak (5,473 meters). |
 The lagoon is known for its mesmerizing turquoise color, a result of glacial meltwater reflecting the blue sky. The color can vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.The surrounding landscape is equally stunning, with snow-capped peaks, rugged cliffs, and colorful wildflowers. |
Private service: This is your private service and do not share with other passengers. Daily departures.
| Sedan 1 -4 passengers | Van 5 – 7 passengers |
| $ 95 US dollars or S/. 350 soles | $130 dollars or 480 soles |
*Important! Prices are per vehicle not per passenger.You don’t have to pay in advance, pay at the end of the tour.
What is included:
- Pick up and return to your hotel or AirBnB in Cusco
- Nice vehicle and a professional driver.
What isn’t included:
- Entrance fees *
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities.
*You must pay for the Humantay lake entrance fee of 20 soles or $6 dollars approximately per person.
This is a list of the most frequent asked questions by our customers, if still you can not find your answer, please contact us and we will reply your message ASAP.
- Can I pay with Paypal?
- Can I pay by CC ?
- Is the listed price per vehicle or per passenger?
- I haven’t received my booking confirmation
- What´s the cancellation policy?
- Do the drivers speak English and are tour guides?
- Do I need to pay this tour in advance?
- Is the fare per passenger or per ride?
- Can I pay in US dollars or Peruvian soles?
- Is a sedan vehicle suitable for 4 passengers?
Can I pay with Paypal?
Can I pay by CC ?
Is the listed price per vehicle or per passenger?
The listed fare is per vehicle not per passenger. You do not pay extra fees, the fare is all inclusive.
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I haven’t received my booking confirmation
We usually reply within an hour or two your booking. If you don’t receive our response please check you spam folder. If you don’t receive your confirmation at all please submit your request again and if possible with another email address, sometimes our replies bounce back because the email address is wrong or user doesn’t exist. If you do not submit the required information or there are any missing required fields then we won’t be able to confirm your reservation.
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What´s the cancellation policy?
We do not charge anything upfront so there isn’t any charge for cancelling your reservation, if you pay in advance via PayPal or credit card then we’ll refund the total amount except the processing fees. In case you may need to cancel your reservation please let us know at least a day or two in advance by email or WhatsApp message mentioning your reservation code.
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Do the drivers speak English and are tour guides?
Our drivers speak Spanish and understand very little English, however, any miscommunication or misunderstanding is never an issue because they work on your prearranged itinerary. We have a very limited number of English speaking drivers and depend on their availability. Drivers can walk the sites with passengers upon request but they aren’t tour guides.
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Do I need to pay this tour in advance?
You don’t need to pay in advance or make a deposit.You’ll pay for this tour upon arriving to your destination or in advance via Paypal. In case you change your mind before the tour date, please send us a courtesy email or message to let us know that you need to cancel this booking.
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Is the fare per passenger or per ride?
Our prices are always per vehicle or ride, we do not charge based on number of passengers.
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Can I pay in US dollars or Peruvian soles?
Is a sedan vehicle suitable for 4 passengers?
A sedan vehicle is suitable for up to 4 passengers with light luggage or backpacks, otherwise a van vehicle is advisable.
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- Duration: 10 hours
- Physical demand: Moderate
- Type of tour: private
- Elevation: 4,300 Mts ASL
- Driving time: 2 1/2 hours each way
- Horse rental: optional
- No cancellation fees
- No payments in advance required
- Hiking details:
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 3 miles (5km)
- Ascent: 1.5 miles(2.5km)
- Descent: 1.5 miles(2.5km)
- Minimum altitude: 12710 feet
- Maximum altitude: 13800 feet
