Excursion to Humantay Lake From Cusco || Private Tour ||
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Excursion to Humantay Lake From Cusco || Private Tour ||
By MachuPicchu Journey
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Ages 0-65
Duration: 12h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Private Tour Guide
- oxygen assistance
- walk stick
What's not included- Entrances ( 20 soles per person)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick up from hotel or airbnb.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 192961P20- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- williamw1440 contributionsExcellent Experience Highly RecommendThis is the only experience you will need (minus the additional sacred valley tour which they do offer on a 6 day tour) The only hiccup that occurred was that we booked a month before we arrived and the machu picchu online tickets were sold out (our fault). HOWEVER Karina was extremely helpful and assured and directed us so well we were able to get 3rd circuit and huayna picchu tickets which I would say was a steal considering only 400 people got to that circuit/day. Also they arranged a tour guide in MP so it was just me and my girlfriend and not a large group which made it much more personal. All the other tours were with groups of 10/12 but the guides were so knowledgeable and passionate about the info they were sharing ....they were really well picked. We had a few extra days in Cusco and because of the Machu Picchu situation we spoke to Karina about the order in which we wanted to do activities which was a major plus. She was so accommodating. 10/10/10 experience with regards to paying for full package and letting the experts do their thing.Written 4 November 2024
- Teej_Traveler0 contributionsNo Need For a Private Tour to Rainbow MountainVisiting the Rainbow Mountain is really just a hike, and neither the hike nor the long drive are the type of outing that benefits from a private tour. You are likely better off booking a group one. Additionally, while both our driver and guide were friendly, their English was very limited, meaning that there really wasn't much insight provided. The drive to Rainbow Mountain does not feel safe. You are high up on unpaved/barely paved roads, clinging to sides of mountains for much of it. Moreover, I don't think our driver was driving on these roads or taking these turns at a safe speed. At one point, we tried to pass a tour bus on one of these narrow, unpaved roads, to which I had to very firmly ask that he not, and just let the tour bus (which was going at an acceptable speed given the safety of the road) be. While he initially backed off, he then sped past the tour bus anyway. I don't think he or the guide understood enough English to grasp what I was asking, as the guide thought I was complaining about altitude headaches. Re the hike itself, while my partner was fine, the high elevation (higher than Cusco) really affected me, making even slight inclines of the hike very strenuous. The scenery is beautiful, even if most of the online pictures are edited/saturated. Just make sure to wear layers. It's especially cold on the final ascent. Also, the restaurant after the hike is a somewhat rundown small town in the middle of nowhere, and it's just a buffet that other larger tour groups will also be at. I would have expected an actual sit-down place given that it was a private tour.Written 11 September 2024
- Brianna C0 contributionsAmazing Experience!!I didn’t have to worry about a thing! This company was amazing to work with! Thank you Yoseth for answering all of my questions, even at 4am! Every night they would send the itinerary for the following day. The night before Machu Picchu, they sent the bus, train, and entrance tickets to me. Everything was included, including the entrance fee at Humantay Lake and a private guide at Machu Picchu. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone visiting Cusco! Thanks so much for making my experience in Cusco a great one!Written 6 September 2024
- Timothy R0 contributionsThe adventurous way to see Rainbow Mt.Overall if you have an inkling of wanting to see Rainbow Mt. (Montana Vinikunka) and ride ATVs this one is for you. Don’t be afraid, the crew gave us helmets, the “basics” and some “practice time”. After that the views, vistas, and awesome surroundings grab you hard! From alpacas grazing on the slopes to the snow capped Andes, and finally the extremely unique colors of the “Rainbow” Mt. We climbed up to the top of the adjoining Mt. To take awe inspiring photos of the rare surroundings. Riding the ATVs was the frosting on the day. While the best laid plans can sometimes go awry, Dino and his crew saved the day and gave us an unforgettable experience.Written 12 April 2024
- 331inkenk0 contributionsWonderful experienceThe destination is wonderfull. Not so crowded and very peaceful. The hight is challenging. Would have helped if the guide did not leave the oxigen in the car which was promised to be available during the tour. We went up ot 5000 m. But fortunately we had no real need of oxigen. I very much liked the size of our group. We were just 5 people that day with our guide plus our driver.Written 11 April 2024
- Yadira H0 contributionsUnbelievable with amazing guide, highly recommendIt was an incredible trip! the scenery was so beautiful, the people were wonderful, the food was great every day. our main guide Gregory was so funny and passionate he helped us feel connected with the environment the local people and the history of the place. overall It was a once in a lifetime adventure and I would highly recommend the tour Machupicchu with chullos travels for anyone who wants to explore Perú and Machupicchu (and ask for Gregory!)Written 10 April 2024
- shamshirl20240 contributionsAmazingGregory was an amazing guide help us all the way and wonderful person. Recommend him because of his knowledge, kindness and simplicity.Written 10 April 2024
- Meander613888403580 contributionsFantastique Perou Lima - ica - Cusco , MachuPicchu , Lac Humantay 8DI loved my experience, with Machu Picchu Journey. I started my roaming in Lima and ended in Cusco. I had a quality service where the company and the guides were responsive to my needs, which allowed me to live a quality experience and discover this beautiful country that is Peru and its riches.Written 18 March 2024
- Scott S0 contributionsIncredible views at mountaintop Inca SanctuaryExcellent shorter hike to an active archeological site a little less visited. We did this hike a couple days after Huana Picchu and my wife and I disagree as to which was harder. Regardless the hike was still little on the difficult side after only 5 days at altitude but definitely doable. My 11-year old loved it despite the early rise. Beto, our guide was fun and very informative. As well as learning about the site we were taught about native plants and their medicinal purposes. The views along the hike and at Waqrapukara itself were some of the most incredible I’ve seen.Written 19 February 2024
- edonab20240 contributionsExperience with Machu Picchu JourneyI absolutely recommend this agency! the organization was perfect! everything went perfectly and this is thanks to Yudith our main guide. thank you very much to her for her availability and her perfect organizationWritten 5 February 2024
- 924sindys0 contributionsGreat trip!We had a great trip with Richard! He patiently waited with us for the clouds to clear and for us to get a good view of Machu Picchu, for over an hour. In that time he had lots of entertaining facts to keeps us occupied. Would highly recommend.Written 18 January 2024
- toshihirot7700 contributionsAmazing Trip!I had an excellent experience. Everything was well organized and all of the tour guides and drivers were very friendly and knowledgeable. Everywhere I visited in this tour was amazing. I strongly recommend this tour!Written 15 November 2023
- christophwG7274GZ0 contributionsMust doWe did the 7 lagunas tour and it was an amazing trip, Javi our guide was very patient and supporting towards the whole group. The landscape is amazing and we had great view on the glaciers around us.Written 23 September 2023
- Rodrigo M0 contributionsAmazing trip!Best experience ever. The country is beautiful, the places that we had visited were amazing, connecting with nature and history. We strongly recommend The Machu Picchu Jorney agency. They were extremely professional, attention to details (we got the best place, with the best view on the trains). Yudith was extremely helpful and kind. She answered all our questions very fast.Written 4 August 2023
- Rodrigo M0 contributionsThe most amazing stay at PeruAmazing trip with amazing people helping you get the best stay. We really loved everything Yudith planned every detail of the trip and was available everytime we needed. Jimmy was our guide in MachuPicchu and was very kind and helpfull on our 2 days there. We strongly recommend you to do the same.Written 30 July 2023
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Marta P
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Solo
This tour is a great experience! It is very well organised, the place where you will stop for breakfast and lunch is a lovely spot and the food is tasty. But the most important is the hike itself and the lake, you will sweat a lot but you wil love it. Edwin is a great guide, he shares many interesting information during the tour and makes a bunch of people feel like a group! I fully recommend, go for it!
Written 29 March 2022
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Marc W
Austin, TX278 contributions
We had a great time on this tour, Milena was very responsive and contacted us daily about each activity. Each day the tour was Spanish and English and we found the guides spoke really good English. We were the only English speakers a couple days but the guides did a great job of switching back and forth so we didn't miss anything. The day we went to Machu Picchu our group was just 4 people which was lucky. It was usually 14, we had a fun time with everyone and the guides did a good job of keeping everyone together. Shout out to Franklin who was our guide at Humanatay Lake, I struggled with the hike and he helped us get to the top. It was more of a struggle than I expected. But once at the top wow.
Written 17 September 2022
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Daniela P
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Mar 2023 • Business
I had a great experience with Chullos Travel Peru. Our guide Heber from the start till the end was lively and attentive. The walk was not easy which is reasonable as it is steep and at a higher altitude but it can for sure be done and the drops of oil Heber offered us to open our airways was a nice, helpful gesture. The view of Humantay lake as well as the walk is just beautiful and we were given enough time to observe the landscape. Breakfast and lunch were delicious and the driver picked me up earlier from my host family’s place even though it was far from other hotels.
It is definitely worth it.
From team HEBER FOREVER!
It is definitely worth it.
From team HEBER FOREVER!
Written 19 March 2023
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Agradecemos mucho tu opinión.
Fue un placer para nosotros formar parte de esta aventura.
Todo el equipo de Machu Picchu Journey está muy contento con su opinión, nos motiva a seguir trabajando para brindar este tipo de experiencias
Hasta la próxima.
Written 28 September 2023
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Caitlin H
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Mar 2023 • Friends
This was an amazing trip and I would recommend it to anyone traveling to the area! The hike was challenging because of the altitude, but definitely worth it. The lake is bright blue with mountains surrounding it in every direction— one of the most beautiful hikes I’ve ever been on! Heber is a great guide and knows a lot about the area and keeps it fun. We appreciated that he translated all the Spanish to English just for our group. Heber-forever!
Written 27 March 2023
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Agradecemos mucho tu opinión.
Fue un placer para nosotros formar parte de esta aventura.
Todo el equipo de Machu Picchu Journey está muy contento con su opinión, nos motiva a seguir trabajando para brindar este tipo de experiencias
Hasta la próxima.
Written 28 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alexandra B
3 contributions
We had a wonderful hike up to Lake Humantay. Yesica and our driver were fantastic! We started very early at 3:30 AM, but it was worth it. We were the first to arrive at the lake, breakfast, and lunch. Yesica was extremely attentive and professional. She made sure we stopped to catch our breath when needed and guided us through the entire hike. As a bonus, she was an amazing photographer as well! Thank you Yesica, you captured memories for a lifetime! We highly recommend them for your tour of Lake Humantay.
Written 14 March 2024
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Grace D
29 contributions
Myself and my partner booked this trip last minute and it was so worth the money.
We started at 4:30am and back in Cusco by 4pm which suited us perfectly.
Our tour guide Heber Forever 💯 was great. His English was excellent and gave us great information on the lake and took some great pictures!
We started at 4:30am and back in Cusco by 4pm which suited us perfectly.
Our tour guide Heber Forever 💯 was great. His English was excellent and gave us great information on the lake and took some great pictures!
Written 20 March 2024
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toomanycatvideos
Stockholm, Sweden104 contributions
Everything went perfectly. Great communication with Victor, got picked up in time, bus was decent and we found our way to beautiful Humantay lake. Breakfast and buffet lunch are basic but totally fine. Can definitely recommend Chullos, have since done another trip with them (to Ausangate) and would choose them again for future trips.
Written 22 September 2022
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GreenHusky
27 contributions
Really enjoyed the tour to Humantay Lake. The guides were kind and attentive. We had Marciel he was very cautious to care for everyone in the group and offered information in Spanish and English. The hike was moderately difficult but I opted to take a horse up the mountain. The lake was really stunning and we learned about the local area. Wild horses and alpacas along the way. A beautiful day and well organised, with great food too. Recommend this tour company. Thanks so much
Written 23 January 2023
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Agradecemos mucho tu opinión.
Fue un placer para nosotros formar parte de esta aventura.
Todo el equipo de Machu Picchu Journey está muy contento con su opinión, nos motiva a seguir trabajando para brindar este tipo de experiencias
Hasta la próxima.
Written 28 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
EYBIS CANO
18 contributions
Dec 2021
If there is a lagoon that could be just amazing, it should be Humantay Lagoon, it has the color turquoise. I had traveled whit this agency. We had a private tour and everything was really good, I just had to go and enjoy it. The food was tasty, the lunch was an Andean Buffet. The tour guide was absolving all of our doubts with patience. Even the car was comfortable. The best part is that we arrived earlier and had the view of the lagoon just fos us.
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡It was a great experience!!!!!!!
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡It was a great experience!!!!!!!
Written 11 March 2022
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Martin Cordova
Cusco, Peru10 contributions
This was the last stop in Cusco and have to say it delivered. We had a superb service by the company and staff, specially Wally, who guided us through the mountain tour. He went above and beyond by sharing his teachings and at the top we all did a traditional ceremony were we added our good wishes and intentions. Definitely recommend going with this operator.
Written 6 January 2023
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Agradecemos mucho tu opinión.
Fue un placer para nosotros formar parte de esta aventura.
Todo el equipo de Machu Picchu Journey está muy contento con su opinión, nos motiva a seguir trabajando para brindar este tipo de experiencias
Hasta la próxima.
Written 28 September 2023
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