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Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day)

This full-day excursion takes you trekking along one of the most spectacular stretches of the Salkantay Trail to the turquoise glacial lagoon of Humantay. An active escape from the city, this day tour is a perfect way to soak in the views of the Andes and to breathe the clean mountain air.

1 DaysCusco to Cusco
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: YSPCHG
From $50 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Physical Grading: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Trip Type: Day Tours

Day Tours let you experience the best a city has to offer in one day or less, and can be booked whether or not you’re on a multi-day tour.

Age requirements: -

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day) - Itinerary

Trip Start: CuscoTrip End: Cusco

DAY 1

Cusco

Duration: 11-12 hours Meeting Point: Hotel Prisma Finish Point: Hotel Prisma Laguna Humantay is one of the most spectacular landscapes along the Salkantay Trail. This full-day tour gives you the opportunity to visit this turquoise lagoon located at the base of the Humantay, one of the snow-capped mountains iin the Vilcabamba mountain range. For those opting to hike, it will take you about 1.5 to reach the top of this mountain paradise. During the tour, you will be provided with service supported by professional guides and transported by modern, safe vehicles. This tour includes breakfast and lunch where you can try local dishes. Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers. Packing essentials: refillable water bottle, rain jacket, sun screen, sturdy hiking shoes.

Humantay Lagoon Day Tour:
Experience a full-day tour and hike to see the incredible Humantay Lagoon in all of its turquoise glory.

Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day) - Itinerary

Trip Start: CuscoTrip End: Cusco
DAY 1
Cusco

DAY 1

Cusco

Duration: 11-12 hours Meeting Point: Hotel Prisma Finish Point: Hotel Prisma Laguna Humantay is one of the most spectacular landscapes along the Salkantay Trail. This full-day tour gives you the opportunity to visit this turquoise lagoon located at the base of the Humantay, one of the snow-capped mountains iin the Vilcabamba mountain range. For those opting to hike, it will take you about 1.5 to reach the top of this mountain paradise. During the tour, you will be provided with service supported by professional guides and transported by modern, safe vehicles. This tour includes breakfast and lunch where you can try local dishes. Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers. Packing essentials: refillable water bottle, rain jacket, sun screen, sturdy hiking shoes.

Humantay Lagoon Day Tour:
Experience a full-day tour and hike to see the incredible Humantay Lagoon in all of its turquoise glory.

What’s Included

  • Transportation
  • Maximum 18 people
  • Professional tour guide
  • Breakfast buffet lunch
  • Handmade walking stick
  • Oxygen bottle
  • First aid kit
  • Entrance ticket for the Humantay lake.
Meals
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Transportation
  • Private van, hiking.
Staff & experts
  • Certified mountain guide throughout.

Cusco Day Tour: Humantay Lagoon Hike (full day) Departure Dates

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USEFUL INFO

Transportation. Maximum 18 people. Professional tour guide. Breakfast buffet lunch. Handmade walking stick. Oxygen bottle. First aid kit. Entrance ticket for the Humantay lake.

Hike along part of the Salkantay route. Escape the city and get active. Witness spectacular mountain scenery of snowcapped peaks and glacial lagoons.

Max 18, no minimum.

1 breakfast, 1 lunch

Private van, hiking.

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