Short itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Cusco
- Early morning pickup at your hotel or Airbnb in Cusco and overland transfer towards the town of Mollepata for a buffet breakfast.
- Transfer towards Soraypampa, the starting point of the moderate difficulty hike with the Pakareqtampu Travel guide.
- Ascent of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes until reaching the impressive Humantay Lake (4,200 m a.s.l.).
- Free time at the top to contemplate the turquoise waters, the sacred snow-capped peaks, take photographs, and rest.
- Descent on foot towards Soraypampa and continuation in overland transportation towards Mollepata to enjoy the buffet lunch.
- Return journey in tourist transportation towards the city of Cusco, ending the experience near Plaza Regocijo.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Cusco
03:30 – 04:30 Hotel pickup and departure to Mollepata. Today, the Pakareqtampu Travel team will pick you up from your accommodation between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. On board the transportation, we will have a journey of approximately 2 and a half hours, traveling through typical landscapes of the Peruvian highlands. On the way, we will make a technical stop in the town of Mollepata (2,803 m / 9,186 ft), where you will enjoy a buffet breakfast prepared by the local community, ideal for starting the adventure with energy.
07:30 – 11:00 Soraypampa – Hike to Humantay Lake. We arrive at Soraypampa (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the starting point of the hike. The Pakareqtampu Travel guide will provide you with professional trekking equipment and safety instructions. The ascent towards Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft) lasts approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, with moderate difficulty. At the top, you will be able to contemplate the impressive turquoise color of the lake surrounded by the Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped peaks, considered sacred Apus of the Andes. Here you will have time to take photographs and enjoy the landscape.
11:30 – 13:00 Descent towards Soraypampa – Return to Mollepata. After the visit, we descend back to Soraypampa and continue in transportation towards Mollepata.
13:30 – 14:30 Buffet lunch in Mollepata. After the hike, you will enjoy a well-deserved buffet lunch at a local restaurant, ideal for recovering energy.
14:30 – 18:00 Return to Cusco. After lunch, we undertake the return to the city of Cusco with Pakareqtampu Travel’s transportation. The estimated arrival is between 18:00 and 18:30 hours, finishing near Plaza Regocijo.
Inclusions
Includes
- Professional bilingual guide from Pakareqtampu Travel (Spanish and English).
- Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb by Pakareqtampu Travel.
- Tourist transport.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Trekking poles.
- Entrance to Humantay Lake.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen tank (mobility and hike).
Does not include
- Horse rental (optional).
- Meals not mentioned.
- Personal expenses.
We recommend bringing
- Acclimatize for at least 1 or 2 days beforehand in Cusco to avoid altitude sickness.
- Bring warm, waterproof clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and trekking shoes.
- Bring snacks, water, and trekking poles if you need them.
- In case of fatigue, a horse can be rented in Soraypampa (direct payment).
