HUMANTAY LAKE TOUR FROM URUBAMBA OR OLLANTAYTAMBO

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Day 1 : Urubamba or Ollantaytambo - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Laguna Humantay
Andean Escape: Glaciers, Valleys & Humantay Lagoon
We'll pick you up directly from your hotel in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. (the exact time will be coordinated with the group to optimize the day and avoid traffic). Our private tourist transport will take you to the town of Mollepata, passing through scenic routes in the Sacred Valley and the province of Anta. The journey takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on your starting point (shorter from Urubamba than from Ollantaytambo).
In Mollepata, you'll enjoy an energizing breakfast at a local restaurant to fuel up before the hike.
We continue for another 30-45 minutes to Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l.), where the hike begins after a short break.
The hike to the impressive Humantay Lagoon (4200 m.a.s.l.) takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (one way). You'll have free time to take photos, listen to the guide's explanations, and connect with this wonderful place.
We return along the same trail to Soraypampa and then back to Mollepata, where you'll enjoy a local lunch with panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains—a truly unique culinary experience. Finally, transportation will return you to your hotel in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, arriving approximately between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions.

Distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles (round-trip)
Steps: 11,340 approx steps
Hours of Hiking: 3–4 hours total
Lowest Altitude: 2900 m (Mollepata)
Highest Altitude: 4200 m (Humantay Lagoon)
Elevation Gain : 1, 300 m / 4,265 ft
Duration : Full Day
Difficulty: Moderate

Weather: Unpredictable; it can be sunny and clear or cloudy, rainy, and snowy. Be prepared for anything!

• The tour includes the official entrance fee to Humantay Lagoon.
• Pick-up from your hotel in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley).
• Round-trip private tourist transportation.
• Comfortable vehicles with experienced drivers.
• Return to your hotel at the end of the tour.
• Professional Official Tour Guide
• Meals: 1 breakfast , 1 local lunch
• Trekking equipment included
• Trekking poles
• Oxygen tank for altitude sickness
• Full first aid kit available throughout the trek
• Safety and Emergency Team

What's Not Included

• Drinks.
• Extra snacks.
• Emergency horse (optional).
• Gratuities.
• Personal Horse for Riding: Horses are optional and can be rented at the trailhead. They can assist those who prefer to ride part of the ascent.
• Travel Insurance is not included and is recommended for your personal safety, as it covers medical expenses, accidents, and trip cancellations.