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Humantay Lake with Overnight in Domes

Walk to the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake from Mollepata and spend the night in igloo-style domes for stargazing. You leave Cusco at 4:00 a.m. and return the next day. A good option for those who want to see the lake without doing it in a single day.

2 days / 1 nightAbout 1 hr 30 min walkNight in SkyDome domesPickup at your hotel in Cusco
Duration2 days / 1 night
PickupYour hotel in Cusco, at 4:00 a.m.
AccommodationIgloo-style domes (SkyDome)
MealsBreakfast and semi-buffet lunch on day 1

Highlights

What you’ll experience

  • Humantay LakeTurquoise water at the foot of the snowcapped Humantay peak, after about 90 minutes of walking.
  • Night in domesYou sleep in igloo-style domes designed for watching the starry sky.
  • Semi-buffet lunchBack from the lake, you refuel in Mollepata.
  • MollepataAndean town where the trip starts. You have breakfast there before walking.

Itinerary

Day by day

Pickup is at 4:00 a.m. The horseback ride to the lake is optional and costs extra.

Day1

Cusco – Mollepata – Humantay Lake – SkyDome

BreakfastLunch

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m., and you travel about 2 hours by tourist vehicle to Mollepata, where breakfast is waiting for you. From there you walk for about 1 hour and 30 minutes to the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake. If you prefer, you can ride a horse up for an additional cost.

After enjoying the views, you return to the starting point for a semi-buffet lunch. You end the day in the igloo-style domes (SkyDome), where you can look at the stars.

Overnight: SkyDome domes

Day2

Mollepata – Cusco

One meal in Mollepata

In the morning you have another hearty meal in Mollepata and begin the trip back to Cusco. The transport drops you near the historic center at about 6:00 p.m.

✓Included

  • Pickup at your hotel in Cusco.
  • Tourist transportation Cusco – Mollepata – Cusco.
  • 1 night in igloo-style domes (SkyDome).
  • Breakfast and semi-buffet lunch on day 1.
  • One meal in Mollepata on day 2.

✕Not included

  • Horseback ride to the lake (extra cost).
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips.
  • Personal expenses.

Frequently asked questions

About Humantay Lake with Overnight in Domes

What does the Humantay Lake package include?+

It includes pickup at your hotel in Cusco, round-trip tourist transportation, one night in igloo-style domes, breakfast and semi-buffet lunch on the first day, and one meal in Mollepata on the second day.

How far do you walk?+

The walk to the lake takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and then you return to the starting point.

Can I ride a horse?+

Yes, a horseback ride is available for an additional cost, which is not included in the price.

What time do I leave and what time do I return?+

We pick you up at 4:00 a.m. on the first day. On the second day you arrive near the historic center of Cusco at about 6:00 p.m.

What is the cancellation policy?+

A 70% refund applies with 45 days or more notice; between 30 and 44 days, 50%. With less than 30 days' notice or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

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