Humantay Lagoon is a wonderful water, turquoise mirror located at 4.200 meters above sea level in the Cusco region. TOUR IN PERU offers a 1-Day amazing package to this spot surrounded by majestic mountains, awash in quietude and natural energy. These are our tips for a perfect excursion.
1.Try to arrive in Cusco City a few days earlier
On the Humantay Lagoon tour, you will be hiking for some 4 hours across high elevations, so oxygen may be an issue (remember the higher you go the less present it is in the air). One of the best tips is coming to Cusco City some days before thus giving the body a chance to automatically adapt to the environment, besides drinking a lot of water, coca leaves tea and have just little physical activity. If you think elevation may be a problem, this is the ideal way to prevent all symptoms.
2. Engage in some kind of physical preparation
It would be very advisable. Even if you are in good shape -and more if you are not- hiking at those heights is no ordinary situation. One of the best tips for preparing physical to the Humantay Lagoon trek is doing simulations right there in your own city. Look for a countryside area with uneven, unpaved, rocky terrain and there have walks of 6 to 7 hours (you can have stops to rest of course), carrying your filled backpack, wearing hiking boots, all the gear you will use for the actual hike. Giving a break to alcohol, cigarettes, stimulants being the case and eating healthy are also very recommendable measures.
3. These are the essential hiking items you should bring to the Humantay Lagoon tour:
- Cap, wool hood, sunglasses, scarf, warm gloves, polyester shirts (they absorb sweat and dry quicker than all other fabrics), warm jacket (preferably windproof), nylon pants, hiking socks, hiking boots. If you are coming on rain season, which goes from November to March, also bring a waterproof coat or rain poncho.
- Bottled water, some snacks like fruits, energy bars, sandwiches and the likes. A liter of coca leaves tea is surely another of the best tips, highly recommended.
- Antibacterial hand sanitizer, a small towel for sweat, toilet and towel paper, small plastic bags for disposals, wet items, etc.
- Photographic camera and smartphone (fully charged)
- Light backpack
4. Using a trekking pole is strongly suggested
The trekking pole will give you a lot of help with equilibrium and save energy (because you can hike resting on it at the same time). We rent them at a very convenient price.
5. You will have time to relax and prepare before the tour
We’ll pick you from the hotel at 5.00 am and go on a private, comfortable van until the Mollepata village, a 2-hour ride. There you will have an energetic breakfast and only afterwards the hike will begin.
6. The Humantay Lagoon tour can be categorized as intermediate-demanding
Remember you will be hiking across the amazing Andean mountain landscapes for a total of about 4 hours, so it may be somewhat challenging. You’ll also be defying the mighty Andean nature, so some physical effort is to be expected, but we are confident adrenaline and endorphins will prevail and this will be an adventure quite wonderful.
7. You can book this tour solo or in a group.
Do not worry if your best friends are kind of lazy or are too busy… if you want to come to Cusco alone, we will add you to a group. Moreover, if wanted you can also book it as a private, solo tour. We have daily departures available all year long.
8. The Humantay Lagoon tour is great for couples, family and friends
Providing the participants are on an average level of fitness, this tour will surely be a wonderful, bonding experience. It fosters closeness, sharing and support. Once you get there, the Humantay Lagoon will feel like a paradisiac, heavenly spot to thoroughly enjoy with the loved ones and fill oneself, fill everybody with the strong natural energy flow of the place.
9. You can add the Humantay Lagoon tour to a Machu Picchu package or any of the premier ones we offer!
Indeed, the Humantay Lagoon tour can be the perfect addition to a Machu Picchu tour or even to a Short 2-Day Inca Trail! You will be back in Cusco City on the same day at around 6:30 pm, we are sure with extra great memories and experiences.
So these were the best tips for a perfect Humantay Lagoon 1-day tour! We are so looking forward to taking you there on an unforgettable journey! Contact our professional staff for booking a fantastic vacation!
