04:00 AM – 04:30 AM: Hotel Pickup & Departure Your day begins bright and early with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. You will board a comfortable tourist transport and embark on a scenic 2.5-hour drive northwest toward the trailhead village of Mollepata..

06:30 AM: Breakfast in Mollepata Stop at a local restaurant in Mollepata to enjoy a warm, energizing breakfast to prepare you for the altitude and the trek ahead.

07:30 AM: Drive to Soraypampa (Trailhead) Continue your journey along a winding dirt road for another hour until you reach Soraypampa, the basecamp and official starting point of the hike at approximately 3,900 meters (12,795 feet) above sea level.

08:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Ascent to Humantay Lake Begin your steep, steady uphill hike toward the lake. The trail spans roughly 3 kilometers one-way, climbing about 300 meters in elevation over rocky switchbacks. Take your time, breathe deeply, and soak in the majestic landscape. (Optional horse rentals are usually available locally if you prefer assistance with the climb).

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Exploration of Humantay Lake Arrive at the breathtaking Humantay LakeHaz clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información. Spend ample time taking photographs, walking along the shoreline, and listening to your guide explain the significance of the lake in Andean cosmology.

11:30 AM – 01:00 PM: Descent to Soraypampa Hike back down along the same trail, enjoying a much easier and faster descent back to the Soraypampa basecamp where your transport waits.

01:30 PM: Traditional Lunch Drive back down to Mollepata for a well-deserved, hearty buffet or set-menu lunch featuring local Peruvian dishes.

06:00 PM: Return to Cusco Relax on the return drive back to Cusco, concluding your adventure with a convenient drop-off near the city center in the evening.