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Late Leaving Humantay Lake From Cusco By Car 2026
We offer LATE LEAVING HUMANTAY LAKE PERU at an affordable price, operated by a professional and experienced team. This LATE START HUMANTAY LAKE schedule is perfect for travelers who want to avoid early departures while still enjoying a full-day tour to this famous turquoise lake in the Peruvian Andes.
Moreover, you have the flexibility to hike at your own pace or rent a horse for the uphill journey to the lake, making the experience more comfortable and accessible. As you arrive at Humantay Lake, you will experience a true sense of peace and tranquility, surrounded by breathtaking glacier mountains and pristine natural landscapes.
You can also choose to ride gentle horses up to the lake, then take your time exploring the area, capturing stunning photos, and enjoying panoramic views of the impressive Humantay glacier. After your visit, you will hike back down along a scenic trail to the parking area, followed by a comfortable drive back to Cusco.
Join us for this unforgettable day hike adventure on your own schedule. We are proudly recommended on Trip Advisor, with more than 509 excellent reviews from real and satisfied travelers.
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Short Itinerary
- Pick up at your hotel in Cusco by 6:am
- Private transport for 3 hours and the half to Soraypampa (3900 masl / 12,795 ft)
- Hike 30 minutes a gentle dirt road with views to snow-capped mountains
- Hike uphill for 2 hours to the Humantay Lake; time to explore and photos
- Return hike: 1 hour downhill + 30 minutes on a gentle path to the car place
- Private transport back to Cusco for 3 hours and 30 minutes; drop off at your hotel
- Along the route pass small villages, farming fields of corn and potatoes, and a semi-tropical valley with avocado trees
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Late Start Humantay Lake Itinerary from Cusco
We pick you up by 6:am at your hotel in Cusco city, then we ride our private transport for 3 hours and the half to the beginning of the trail to the place named Soraypampa, located at 3900 masl (12,795 ft), then we hike for 30 minutes a gentle dirt road with the views to some snow-capped mountains.
Then, we start hiking uphill trail through a nice valley for 2 hours to the Humantay Lake, then time to explore the lake and photos.
Then, we will be back to the car place with hiking downhill for an hour and 20 minutes, mainly is an hour downhill, then 30 minutes on a gentle path, then we ride our private transport back to Cusco city for 3 hours and 30 minutes, with dropping you off at your hotel in Cusco city.
Also, along the ride route, we pass some small villages and farming fields of corn and potatoes, then we pass a nice semi-tropical valley, where we see some avocado trees.
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Inclusions
Included
- Private transport
- Tour guide
- An oxygen
- Some hiking sticks
Not Included
- Entrance fees for the Humantay Lake, which is 20 soles per person
- Some food, there are restaurants along the route
Bring For The Late Start Humantay Lake From Cusco
- Some warm clothes, a pair of gloves, and a rain jacket, if it is the rainy season
- Sunblock
- Some snacks, also along the route, there are shops
- Some cash in soles for the bathroom, entrance fees, and some food, and also if you want to rent a horse
- Good hiking shoes
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The prices we charge depend on the number of passengers and the route selected. We usually offer promotional rates. Please contact us using the information provided on our website for more details.
- Info: info@chacrastravelperu.com
- Email: chacrastravelperu@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: +51 943388685
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Booking Late Start Humantay Lake from Cusco
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
Late Morning Leaving Humantay Lake Hike Difficulty?
We start from Cusco by 8:am, then we ride our private transport for 3 hours, until the beginning of the trail named Soraypampa, located at 3,900 masl (12,795ft ).
Then, we start hiking for 20 minutes on a gentle road, and then, we start hiking uphill for an hour and 45 minutes to the Humantay lake, which is located at 4,200 masl (13,779ft), also for this part of the uphill you can rent a horse.
After, exploring the Humantay lake, the way back is like an hour downhill, then 20 minutes on a gentle road to the car place, then by car to Cusco for 3 hours.
The hike to Humantay lake is not that difficult, walking at your own pace you do it
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