Experience the Salkantay Trekking for Amazing Lifetime Moment
Assuming you are planning to hike the Salkantay trail to Machu Picchu, Humantay lake 1 day trip to add on. The lake is about a 4 hour round trip hike from the trailhead and well worth it for the incredible views. The lake is at an altitude of over 4000 meters, so be prepared for some altitude sickness. The best time to visit the lake is in the morning when the sun is just hitting the water and creating a beautiful turquoise color. Humantay lake is a great side trip to add on to your Machu Picchu trip. The lake is about a 4 hour round trip hike from the trailhead, but the views are more than worth it. Be sure to acclimatize to the altitude before making the trek up, as Humantay lake sits at over 4000 meters above sea level. The best time of day to see Humantay lake is in the morning, when the sun first hits the water and creates a beautiful turquoise hue. Looking for an adventure that will take you to the next level? Then look no further than the Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu...