One Day Tour to Glacier Quelccaya from Cusco

Cusco, Peru
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Duration17h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the majestic Glacier Quelccaya on this immersive one-day tour from Cusco. Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup before heading to the stunning ice cap, where you'll witness breathtaking landscapes and learn about the region's unique ecology from a bilingual guide. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet and a local lunch, making this tour not only a visual treat but a culinary experience as well. Ideal for travelers with moderate fitness levels seeking a unique outdoor adventure in Peru's highlands.

- Visit the impressive Quelccaya Ice Cap, one of the largest tropical glaciers
- Enjoy included breakfast and local lunch during your journey
- Led by a bilingual professional guide for insightful exploration
- Small group experience with a maximum of 15 travelers for personalized attention

What's included

  • First aid kit
  • Bilingual professional guide (Spanish – English)
  • Breakfast buffet , Local lunch
  • Hotel pickup (central locations)
  • Tourist transport
  • Admission Fee - Foreigner PEN15.00 per person

What to expect

  1. 16h
    We will start our trip very early, with hotel pickup at 3:00 a.m. From Cusco, we will travel for 2 hours to the town of Cusipata where we will enjoy a delicious buffet. Then we will continue our journey of about 4 hours until we reach the imposing Quelccaya Suyuparina Glacier, recognized as the largest tropical glacier in the world.
    From where the route of the vehicle ends, you will walk for about 15 to 20 minutes.
    During the tour, you will witness the natural beauty of the place. After the visit we will travel for 1 hour to the village of Phinaya here we will be waiting for a typical local lunch, prepared with local ingredients. Then, we will board our transport again to begin the journey back to Cusco, making a special stop at the magical lagoon of Sibinacocha, one of the largest and most beautiful in the highlands
    We will finish near the Plaza de Armas between around 8:00 p.m.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pickups are made from central locations around Cusco’s Plaza de Armas.
If your hotel is far from the historic center, the meeting point will be at the fountain of the main square.
We will inform you the exact pick-up time the day before the tour.

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.
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