Humantay Lake Peru Day Trip – Laguna Humantay Cusco

Humantay Lake Peru Day Trip takes you to the picturesque turquoise lake which is a hidden gem in Vilcabamba Mountain Range high up in the Peruvian Andes. The turquoise waters of Humantay Lake are strikingly beautiful. Laguna Humantay Cusco is a glacial lake. The name derives from the snow capped Humantay Mountain which feeds the lake. 

To the Andean people the lake is sacred. Often, Shamans (Andean Priests), hike up to express their gratitude to Pachamama (Mother Nature) and to seek blessings of the Apus (Sacred Peaks). This is a process called, Apacheta. They pile stones each on top of the other and pray using the sacred coca leaves. 

Humantay Lake Peru Day Trip is a trip you cannot miss while in Cusco Peru. The trek starts at a village called Sorayapampa. From here it is an uphill hike through a scenic route. If you are not keen on hiking, you can also rent a horse from the villagers. 

At Machu Picchu Amazon Peru, we have a professional local guides who have immense knowledge on culture and traditions. Our guides are also trained on first aid and usage of oxygen. 

Humantay Lake is a popular stop on the renowned Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu

Laguna Humantay Cusco Trek is a high altitude trek, we recommend you to spend at-least 2 days in Cusco acclimatising before the trek to avoid altitude sickness. 

We offer Laguna Humantay Cusco Trek both as private tours and group tours. 

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