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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Explore the stunning Quelccaya Tropical Glacier, the world's largest tropical ice cap, nestled in the Vilcanota Mountain Range. This full-day trek offers a unique high-altitude experience, beginning with a morning hotel pickup in Cusco and a scenic drive to Phinaya. Enjoy a moderate hike to a breathtaking viewpoint, where you can witness turquoise lagoons and snow-capped peaks while learning about the sacred Apu Quelccaya from local guides. Ideal for families and nature lovers, this tour includes a traditional Andean breakfast and a homemade lunch, promoting sustainable tourism practices.
What's included
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
Local breakfast
First-aid kit
Tourist transportation
Local lunch
Additional meals not mentioned
Personal expenses
Entrance fees
What to expect
15h
The tour begins with early morning hotel pickup in Cusco and a scenic drive through the Andean highlands to the remote village of Phinaya.
Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional Andean breakfast to help with acclimatization. The journey then continues by vehicle to the area near the Quelccaya Glacier, the largest tropical glacier in the world.
From the end of the road, take a short and easy hike of approximately 20 minutes to a panoramic viewpoint of the glacier. Along the way, admire crystal-clear lagoons, mountain streams, highland wildlife such as vicuñas, and the snow-capped peaks of the Vilcanota Mountain Range.
After the visit, return to Phinaya for a typical local lunch. On the way back to Cusco, enjoy a scenic stop at the beautiful Sibinacocha Lagoon.
The tour concludes with evening arrival in Cusco.
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
Please wait in the hotel lobby. Your guide will contact you a few minutes before arriving at your hotel.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
