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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover a unique high altitude adventure from Cusco to Suyuparina Glacier and Sibinacocha Lagoon, exploring remote Andean landscapes, glaciers, and sacred mountain scenery with a professional bilingual guide, small group experience, meals included, and unforgettable views.
What's included
Oxygen tank for emergency assistance
Trekking poles
Hotel pickup from Cusco city hotels
Bilingual professional guide
First aid kit
Breakfast buffet
Personalized assistance
Lunch buffet
Tourist transportation
Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
Personal expenses
Quelcaya Glaciar
What to expect
Cusco
7h
We will pick you up from your hotel between 2:50 and 3:00 a.m. to begin our adventure. We will travel for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the village of Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast to recharge your energy. After breakfast, we will continue our journey for about 4 to 5 hours, passing through breathtaking Andean landscapes while admiring the region's unique flora and fauna.
2h
Along the way, we will pass through the village of Phinaya at 4,700 meters (15,420 ft) above sea level, where we will pay the entrance fee before continuing to the base of the Quelccaya Glacier Mountain Range, in the area known as Suyuparina (Puerto Caliz). Here, after a safety briefing and introduction from your guide, we will begin our hike.
Following the guide's briefing, we will start exploring the Suyuparina Glacier at 5,100 meters above sea level. The hike takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Along the way, you will admire the spectacular glacier, snow covered ice caves, and extraordinary high altitude scenery that will leave you breathless. There will be plenty of time to take photos and appreciate the sacred beauty of this remarkable landscape.
3h
After the visit, we will return to the village of Phinaya, where a delicious traditional local lunch awaits. Once lunch is finished, we will board our vehicle for the return journey to Cusco, making a short stop at Lake Sibinacocha, one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the Peruvian Andes, famous for its stunning turquoise waters and spectacular Altiplano scenery.
Cusco
4h
We will conclude this unforgettable experience by returning to Cusco, arriving at approximately 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Drop-off will be about one block from Cusco's Main Square (Plaza de Armas).
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
Hotel pickup in Cusco city center at 3:00 a.m. Please be ready in the lobby; nearby meeting point if access is restricted.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
