Humantay Lake Tour From Cusco All Inclusive

What a beautiful adventure! The scenery along the hike was incredible, and seeing the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, surrounded by the mountains, was absolutely worth the climb! Our guide was amazing! She was friendly and knowledgeable, communicating everything clearly throughout the hike. I especially appreciated learning about the lake, its surroundings, and the minerals that give it its beautiful color. She was also an excellent photographer and offered to take photos for everyone in the group, providing guidance to make the process quick and seamless. Breakfast and lunch were both great, with plenty of time to enjoy our meals and take breaks before and after the hike. Everything felt well organized without being rushed. The hike can be challenging, especially at altitude, but the views are absolutely worth it. I had such a wonderful experience and highly recommend booking this tour if you're visiting Cusco!

Our guide Bryan was so encouraging and fun to hike with! The driver Julio was so kind and a great driver. Overall beautiful hike although the altitude makes it very hard, I definitely recommend it!!

This hike was a challenge for me, because I'm a little out of shape, but it was so worth it. Lake Humantay is absolutely beautiful and Leonardo and our driver were skilled in their efforts to deliver us safely to all of the destinations on the tour. The vegetarian breakfast and lunch were delightful. Upon reaching the lake, the shades of brown and teal were a stunning delight against a snow-capped mountain.

Truly a 10/10 experience. This is a real hike so definitely wear hiking shoes and layers. Food and transportation was included which makes everything so much easier. This place is gorgeous!!

Eduardo gave us the team name of Team Sexy Llamas, and we were absolutely here for it! It was easy to find our group every time. We went to the same spot for breakfast and lunch, both of which were delicious and plentiful. It also had a gorgeous mountain view and clean bathrooms. Our driver Nicholas was also fantastic at navigating the difficult turns up the mountain. When we finally started our hike, we were given hiking sticks to assist us. Eduardo was great to chat with during the way up, making jokes and sharing information about the Humantay lake and Peru. The trail in the beginning was tolerable but for the more difficult steep incline section up the mountain, we had the option to rent horses for 80PEN which we gladly took. The way down was much easier on foot for everyone and the horse option is not available. Once reaching the lake, we had about an hour to explore, take photos, and rest. The lake was so beautiful and worth the hike. Eduardo took this time to give a history lesson for the entire group. He also helped a party member that was struggling with altitude sickness by giving her an oxygen tank from his backpack. He met us back down the mountain at the bus, and constantly counted to make sure everyone was both safe and accounted for. Would absolutely recommend this exact itinerary to anyone interested in visiting!

The experience was wonderful from the guides, driver, and meals provided. One of the coolest places I’ve been to. Horses are an option for those who can’t hike, so wear boots as there was a lot of horse manure on the way down.

They canceled on me last minute. Woke up at 2AM for no reason. Very unprofessional and was one of my main reasons for visiting this destination. Avoid booking with them.

You must see it. The views you admire along the route—along with the ever-changing weather—make for an unforgettable experience.

It was an okay tour overall, but I would strongly recommend not doing this unless you are well acclimatized to high altitude and reasonably fit. I chose the horse option, assuming it would make things easier. However, even walking short distances at this altitude was quite difficult and caused breathing issues. There is still walking involved before and after the horse ride (from the bus parking to the horse point, and from where the horse drops you off to the lake), and the altitude makes it more challenging than expected. The group I was with was much more advanced and not very supportive, although people from other groups were kind enough to check on me. At one point, a girl sprained her ankle, and the guide asked other participants for painkillers, which was surprising as I expected basic first aid to be included. Regarding the horse ride — instructions were minimal, and the system is different from what many may be used to. During the ride, another participant dropped a bottle which spooked my horse. I tried asking for help (in the little Spanish I knew), but didn’t receive any assistance at that moment, and we continued the journey. Later, the horse veered off route and threw me off. Thankfully, I was not injured, but the response I received was that I should have held on tighter, which didn’t feel very supportive. I also felt that the horses were overworked or not properly cared for. When they stopped, possibly to rest, the handler was hitting the horse to keep it moving, which made me uncomfortable about using this option. Later, another guide mentioned that someone from his group had previously suffered a fracture and had to be taken back to Cusco, which raises concerns about overall safety preparedness. By the time we reached the top, it was cloudy and crowded, and I couldn’t fully enjoy the experience. Throughout the tour, I felt judged for struggling, even though altitude affects everyone differently. I was otherwise fine in Cusco, but this was a completely different level. I would say this tour is better suited for those who are already well acclimatized and comfortable in high-altitude conditions. Otherwise, it can be physically and mentally overwhelming.

It was an incredible hike with so much to see! It is difficult if you’re not a hiker so I def recommend riding the horse up. The families that rent them are really kind and help guide you up. Our tour guide Joel was amazing and so kind. He consistently checked in on us the whole time to ensure we were having a great time!

Guide was not sympathetic to different fitness levels of the group and oxygen was not offered to those that needed it, please make sure you acclimatise before doing this trip and have a good level of fitness it’s a challenging hike. Food was ok. The driver was going so fast around corners that two of the group had to sit out at the breakfast stop. A lot of us felt nauseous at the lunch stop after the drive.

This tour company took really good care of us. They gave us clear instructions the night before (be sure to have whatsapp on your phone). Pickup was on time and the transportation to and from the lake was smooth and orderly (during pickup, we had to wait 25 minutes for a group of six inconsiderate guests to get ready, which caused pickup of subsequent guests to be delayed, but that was not the tour company's fault). The included breakfast and lunch were greatly appreciated and the food for good. Once we got to the base of the mountain, we had to hike a ways to get to the horse stables. That portion of the hike is flat but the rest of the way up to Humantay Lake is quite steep so we decided to take some horses up the mountain (you can hike up yourself if you prefer). It cost 80 Soles for each horse, but beware that if you are a bit heavy, they may charge you extra. Note that the horses are managed by another outfit and this tour operator has nothing to do with the horses. The trek up the mountain was fine for a while but something spooked my horse and it bucked me off, causing me to fall on my back. Fortunately, I was not seriously injured. They gave me another horse and the rest of the ride up was uneventful. At the horse dropoff point, you still need to hike a little further to get to the Lake. Once you get there, the view is beautiful, with the turquoise color of the lake and the stunning mountain backdrop forming a great background for a gorgeous picture. On the way back, we hiked about halfway down the mounting and picked up a ride that took us all the way back to the bus parking area. This cost us 30 Soles per person. This was of course the easy way to do the tour but after doing Rainbow Mountain the day before, we were exhausted and appreciated having the easy option. You can of course walk the whole way back to the bus parking area if you prefer. Overall, our guide Bryan was wonderful (he was the one who arranged the ride back to the parking area). He kept track of everyone the whole way and was very patient. Overall, this was a very worthwhile experience and a great value for the buck. Finally, be sure to tip these guys. They work really hard for you. Enjoy!

Our tour guide Yesenia was amazing, she made the trip so pleasant, very supportive on our steep hike. The view was worth the hike, and if you are not a hiker and still want to go up the mountain to see this beautiful magical lake, there’s lovely towns people that let you take a horse up for 80 soles. I went with three other friends, and only one of use chickened out and took a horse. It’s a hard hike but very fulfilling experience. The food was delicious, once again Yesenia was so lovely, and will definitely recommend.

Amazing tour and experience! Our guide was super friendly and encouraging. The view was gorgeous and unforgettable! I learned a lot about Peru with all the information our guide had provided

Great guide and wonderful they where very helpful. 10/10 recommend. I would recommend to all my friends the food was great

Jenkins was our guide and spoke excellent English! Our driver drove us safely for the 3 hours there and 3 back. The hike wasn’t as strenuous as we thought. The food was great!

The experience was extraordinary, beautiful place , our tour guy Cesar was great I recommend highly .

Almost 14000 ft elevation at the top! The altitude almost forces you to walk slowly. I’m in good shape, but I felt like I was 90 walking up to the top , lol. The views are worth the effort though .

Amazing experience! But don't this if you're afraid of heights because it's very steep. If you want a real challenge, then hiking to the top is great but you can also choose to use a horse for an extra fee to get you to the laguna summit (no worries, they're short horses). The views are terrific and this is an experience you surely won't forget. I highly recommend it if you want a challenge and jaw dropping sceneries (especially that snow covered mountain).

Wonderful experience and tour guide. The lake is magnificent. Definitely 5 stars. The hike up to the lake is very challenging. I hiked it and my sister elected to take the horse which was a smart option. The hike is approximately 1.5 hours to the top. The view is magnificent and it’s one of the best experiences of our vacation. Guide was super friendly.

The guide Mcguil? & Driver was great. The Humantay Lake & surrounding mountains was scenic. Below has nothing to do with the operator: Crowds at lake too much, and some irresponsible people threw garbage around The roads to and from lake was extremely bumpy and 5-6 hours round trip almost makes hiking up to see the lake not worth it. Breakfast and lunch surprisingly were quite good. Meeting point by the plaza was a little tricky as there's many white Mercedes vans going in and out, hard to know which one will pick me up. So afraid to miss the right van even I arrived way early on meeting time. Overall I'm satisfy with this company and the value of the tour.

It was amazing. But be aware that this is not for the faint of heart. It’s a difficult climb, and even if you rent horses, you still have to walk to the horses and the last 5 minutes steep to the lake. You will be tired! But it’s awesome. The stop for lunch and breakfast was lovely, a family prepared meal. Our guide Carlos was awesome!

Cesar’s an excellent guide. He was very patient and helpful. He made the hike twice to find a group member that didn’t show up on time. We had a big breakfast and lunch. Was absolutely worth it both the trek and the guide.

Amazing guide and driver. Good price. We were the first up on the lake. Got to stay a long time. Didn't feel rushed. Food was wonderful.

Our guide Edgar was awesome! Friendly kind and helpful, taking care of everyone the whole way. He taught us about the Incan knowledge of the mountain at the lake, took pictures, made sure everyone was having a good time and had everything they needed. He went above and beyond to be the best guide. The hike was super steep and high elevation. I got tired halfway and rented a donkey, loved that part lol. Great people on the tour and we enjoyed each other’s company. Altogether great!

Tour was fine - Humantay is breathtaking, but realistically our guide spent maybe 15 minutes with us on the entire hike. Would also recommend bringing your own food as the breakfast and lunch are not very good. We were fine with all of this until the very end of the tour, when our driver dropped off the only other couple in our group at their hotel’s front door, then when driving toward our hotel, stopped at the bottom of the hill 0.5 miles away and said to us “ok tour ends here, you can walk up to your hotel.” This was extremely unprofessional and truthfully rude - we understand the tour did not include a hotel drop-off, but when we are already returning an hour early and the only other people on the tour were dropped off right at their front door, the least the driver/guide could have done was let us know they weren’t going to drive the <5 extra minutes to our hotel so we had a chance to call a taxi.

The experience was AMAZING and the totally worth the pain in my thighs the next two days. Celsius was compassionate and informative. I have bad knees and the incline was significantly steeper than anticipated. We were able to rent horses (80 soles pp) about 2/3 of the way up. But did not take horses back - there was an option to do so about halfway down or a little further. Do bring sunscreen! We misjudged the cloudy morning and by midafternoon the sun came out gloriously. Only four ⭐️ due to the misinterpretation of “moderate hike.”

Super cool adventure that is so worth the long day. Get a taste of Peru outside of Cusco and take on an awesome hike. 6.1 miles in & out hike with an awesome guide. The long drive is worth it. Bring snacks and soles. We did not use the horse and chose to hike with our guide, Cesar. He was wonderful and took a lot of breaks to let us catch our breath. I don’t recommend this if you have kids as it is very strenuous but so worth it. Breakfast and lunch is nothing amazing but delicious. Super friendly people along the way.

Booked humantay lake tour with willka travel and we were very pleased with everything they did. Excellent communication through the app, email and what's app. Picked up on time by Humberto who was fantastic all day. We had a small group of 6 people and everyone was really friendly. The day is quite challenging as even if you take a horse up there is a lot of walking. Humberto managed us all really well and never let anyone fall behind. The views are beyond spectacular, not just the lake but the entire area. A must see trip

This is a place you DO NOT want to miss. We were able to leave really early and were the first ones at the lake. We were able to take pics with NO ONE in sight. :-) Of course, taking the horse helps. The breakfast and lunch was AWESOME!! Once we left the lake, so many people starting to arrive. BEST TOUR in PERU.

THIS WAS SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Our tour guide, Hilton, was knowledgeable and helps you with anything you need! I was a solo traveler but the group definitely stood together and nobody was left behind. We ate at an all you can eat breakfast and lunch cute calm spot, which was much needed. Nothing about the trip felt rushed. The trail up the mountain is rather difficult, but after a short 30 minute hike, you had the option to take horses/mules up to the lake (this was not included but it was only 80 soles and only one way). The trail down the mountain was not difficult and you can take your time. Overall such a good experience. Just a few key reminders, pack light and bring water and small snacks.

Our guide was Ciro and we had difficulties in conversing with him as he didn’t know English well to communicate with us. Also, he was not supportive of the walking speed of other group members and kept on insisting to take the horse to climb up lake Humantay. There were times where we had to find our own paths as our guide was not visible at all and we were clueless which route to take. I would recommend to have a guide who is able to understand and converse in English

Amazing guide who got us to the spot before the crowds. It is beautiful and the guide makes sure you see as much as possible!! I highly recommend this tour.

Had a great time. We rode horses up to the lagoon (80 sols extra each way). The views are beautiful and the lagoon is stunning. Definitely recommend going early (4am tour pick up). We were at the lagoon for almost an hour. The cloud coverage changed a lot throughout. We got some nice views and pictures but when we left the view was a white out. I loved the whole experience. Definitely worth the price.

The guide was very kind and friendly. Everything was organized in a timely manner. The breakfast and lunch were fine. The view from the Laguna is breathtaking. Highly recommend. Just have in mind that it is in around 3 hours drive from Cusco

Bring 2 sole per bathroom usage. Hand sanitizer and toilet paper is not a bad idea either. It was a challenging hike.

Definitely do it But it is super difficult and challenging. Crawl up the top, do not give up and do not stop

The guide was amazing. I LOVED this experience and will definitely do it again when I'm back in Peru. I did this in December 2023 and still one of my favorite travel experiences! The food, vibe, and views were spectacular!

Hike was a bit strenuous but the views are more than worth it. The bus ride was enjoyable and smooth. When we got there we got walking sticks and continued up the trail. They have horses for rent if the hike becomes too much.

The view of the lake and the amount of time we had there was great! It’s a hard hike due to the altitude & it being 5 miles round trip with 1500ft of elevation gain. I’m guessing the people in other reviews that complained about getting back late just took to long during the hike. Pickup was at 3:30am and we were back in Cusco a little after 3. Breakfast & lunch had many options. Ciro was a great guide

Great tour and hike from Cusco. Good lunch and good guide. Our tour left very early, so we were almost by ourselves when we got up there. Possibility to hike on a horse, but the hike is really not that difficult

Cristian, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable and always pushing for us, made the whole tour amazing. It's not an easy trek, if you haven't had the time to acclimatise, but it's definitely worth the effort, because the view is breathtaking. On the way there, we stopped at a restaurant where we had a really nice and comforting breakfast. This was also the same place we stopped at for lunch, equally good. 100% recommended.

Great experience! Guide was knowledgeable and the breakfast and lunch stops were both delicious! And of course the finale of the hike made the journey so worth it!

Our tour guide Edgar, went above and beyond to ensure that everyone in our group had the best experience possible during our hike and time at the lagoon. He even took us to an artesanal ice cream place in our way back to Cusco!

Very well organized and our guide, Gilthon, was personable, informative and allowed for everyones pace. The hike was a bit strenuous however not bad at all. We would do it again. The bus ride is a bit long each way but the lake view was worth it

This excursion is not for the weak. The altitude really gets to you and the hike is extremely challenging but rewarding once you reach the top. If you are questioning it I recommend taking the horses up and walking down. I hiked up but it was extremely hard so I took the horses down. But you are riding on the cliff side so it isn’t just a leisurely ride down the hill.

Wow what an amazing trip with a group of friends beautiful scenery,clear skies at night with millions of stars to be seen including shooting stars snow covered mountains now matter the photos they dont do this beautiful place justice

Lake Humantay is a site to behold and well worth the journey. The tour guide was very helpful in ensuring we had a good time and met all our goals. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Be ready for a steep hike at times which can be fairly rugged. It was tough for us but the guide was helpful in securing some horses so we could focus more on the experience. Overall and A+

Beautiful view of the lake! The hike up took about 90 minutes and was quite exerting. Path was rocky and all uphill. Way down was easy! Tiring but totally worth it and a must do if you’re a nature lover or hiker!