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Horseback Ride to Humantay Lake Peru 2026 – Private Tour from Cusco
Experience one of the most scenic adventures in the Andes with our Horseback Ride to Humantay Lake Peru 2026. This unforgettable journey offers a comfortable and unique way to reach the stunning Humantay Lake, surrounded by the majestic snow-capped peaks of Salkantay and Humantay Mountain—all at an affordable price.
During this Humantay Lake horseback tour, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains, turquoise glacial waters, and peaceful natural landscapes. It’s the perfect option for travelers who want to explore this iconic destination with less physical effort while still enjoying the full experience.
Tour Schedules:
- Early Morning Departure: 6:00 AM
- Late Morning Departure: 8:00 AM
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Cusco in private transport, passing through traditional villages and beautiful farming valleys. After approximately 2–3 hours, we arrive at Soraypampa (trailhead), where the journey continues.
From Soraypampa, enjoy a short 15-minute walk to the horseback riding point. Then, ride local horses for about 1 hour and 20 minutes along a scenic mountain trail toward Humantay Lake. A final 15-minute walk will take you to the lake itself.
At the top, take your time to explore, enjoy the incredible views, and learn about the area from your expert guide. Afterward, begin the return journey with a downhill hike of about 1 hour, followed by a gentle walk back to the transport.
Finally, relax on the return drive to Cusco (approximately 3 hours), where we will drop you off directly at your hotel.
We are a highly recommended local operator with 509+ excellent reviews on TripAdvisor from real travelers, known for providing safe, reliable, and personalized experiences.
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Short Itinerary
- Pick-up from your hotel by 6:00 am (schedules: 6:00 am or 8:00 am)
- Private transport from Cusco through farming valleys and traditional villages (≈2 hours paved + ≈1 hour dirt road)
- Short hike to the horse area at Soraypampa ( 30 minutes)
- Horseback ride uphill toward Humantay (≈1 hour 20 minutes)
- Final hike to the lake (≈15 minutes), explore and take photos
- Return: hike downhill (≈1 hour) + gentle path (≈30 minutes) to parking
- Drive back to Cusco (≈3 hours)
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Humantay Lake Horseback Tour Itinerary from Cusco
Your adventure begins with an early hotel pickup at 6:00 AM in Cusco. From there, we travel in comfortable private transport for approximately 2 hours on a paved road, followed by 1 hour and 20 minutes on a scenic dirt road through the breathtaking Andes Mountains, arriving at the Soraypampa trailhead.
From the starting point, enjoy a short 25-minute walk to reach the horseback riding area. Then, begin your horseback ride to Humantay Lake, traveling uphill for about 1 hour and 20 minutes through stunning mountain landscapes. To reach the final viewpoint, you will complete a 10-minute hike to the spectacular Humantay Lake, famous for its turquoise waters and surrounding snow-capped peaks.
Once at the lake, take your time to explore, enjoy panoramic views, take photos, and learn about the area from your professional guide. After this unforgettable experience, we begin the return journey.
Descend with a 1-hour downhill hike, followed by a gentle 20-minute walk back to the parking area. Finally, relax during the 3-hour and 20-minute drive back to Cusco, where we will drop you off directly at your hotel.
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Included
Included For Horseback Ride Humantay lake Peru
- Private transport
- Tour guide
- Horseback
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the Humantay lake
- Some food
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Price
- 1 person: US$250 ( One way up horse)
- 2 people: Per person US$150 ( One way up horse)
- 3 people: Per person US$140 (One way up horse)
Note: We do friendly cost for Humantay lake on horseback, like charging you just the transport and the tour guide, just write us on our WhatsApp number or email us at our website contact
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Book Your Humantay Lake Horseback Ride Tour Today
To confirm your booking, you need to send us a deposit of US$20 through our PayPal account. Please note that PayPal charges a 7% fee on any transfer, which is paid by the sender. For this reason, the total amount you need to send is US$22.
The remaining balance is paid in cash upon your arrival in Cusco. After sending the deposit, please send the following details to our WhatsApp number: +51 943 388 685:
- Tour date and type of tour
- Number of people
- Address in Cusco city for hotel pickup
- Email address to stay in contact
- Copy of your passport (profile page only) for Peruvian tax purposes
Once we receive the deposit and your details, we will send you an email confirmation of the payment and your tour reservation.
Note: The US$22 deposit is paid via PayPal, and the remaining balance is paid in cash in Cusco, either in US dollars or Peruvian soles, whichever you prefer. Please make sure the final payment is made with clean, undamaged US dollar bills, as torn or damaged bills are not accepted in Peru.
PayPal account for the deposit:
deposit@chacrastravelperu.com
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FAQs
Can you swim in Humantay Lake Peru?
It is forbidden to swim in the lagoon, since this lagoon is consumed as drinking water in many communities that are at the base of this mountain.
Do you need a guide for Humantay Lake?
Yes, you need a tour guide, because when you get sick from high altitude, the only person, who can help you is the tour guide with some oxygen and the way back to the car place.
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