HUMANTAY LAKE - Everything You Need to Know for Your Hike! Day Trip from Cusco, Peru

The most beautiful lake I’ve ever been to! Join me as I hike up 4,200 meters above sea level to Humantay Lake (Laguna Humantay)! I’ll go through everything you need to know to plan this day trip from Cusco, Peru. This hike is MUST if you are in Peru! I include the items you should pack, types of clothe to wear, tour info, and even hacks that worked for me in preventing altitude sickness. I hope you enjoy the video and find it helpful :) Feel free to ask me any questions in the comment section below, and scroll to the bottom of the description for helpful links.
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Here’s all the info I mentioned I would list so that you can do the same hike I did!

Tour company I did the trek with - They were great!
https://www.willkatravel.com/packages/salkantay-trek-1-day-humantay-lake/

$40USD at the time I booked it
Included:
Pick up at either hotel or Plaza de Armas (I stayed in an AirBnB so I had to meet them at the Plaza) English speaking tour guide
Transport from Cusco to Mollepata / Soraypampa – Mollepata- Cusco
Meals: 1 breakfast and 1 lunch buffet (vegetarian options)
1 walking steak
First aid kit and emergency oxygen

My waterproof hiking boots - these were very comfortable and spacious:
https://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Womens-Waterproof-Hiking-Granite/dp/B01HFL883C/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=merrell+womens+hiking+boots&qid=1589953205&sr=8-2

Clothing:
Jacket, raincoat, layered clothing, hiking boots, hat

Items to pack:
Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, cash (soles), snacks, water bottle, camera, portable phone charger, blanket for the car ride

Looking for another fun thing to do in Peru? Check out my sand boarding and dune buggy video in Huacachina:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4joy460tmf0&t=4s
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