One Day Glacier Quelccaya Tour from Cusco

17 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the stunning Quelccaya Ice Cap on this immersive day tour from Cusco. Departing in the early morning, enjoy a scenic journey to experience the unique landscapes of the largest tropical glacier on the planet. The tour includes a delicious breakfast buffet and lunch, ensuring you stay energized throughout your adventure. With a bilingual guide, you'll gain insights into the region's natural wonders and culture, making this an ideal choice for adventurous travelers. This tour is perfect for those with moderate physical fitness, featuring a maximum group size of 15 for a more personalized experience.

- Visit the Quelccaya Ice Cap, the largest tropical glacier
- Enjoy a buffet breakfast and lunch during the tour
- Led by a bilingual professional guide for cultural insights
- Maximum group size of 15 for an intimate experience

What's Included

Oxygen
Lunch Buffet
First aid kit
Bilingual professional guide (Spanish – English)
Breakfast buffet
Hotel pickup (central locations)
Tourist transport
Admission Fee - Foreigner
Travel insurance.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

Itinerary

Duration: 17 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Quelccaya Ice Cap

    We will start your 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 your journey of about 4 hours until we reach the imposing Quelccaya Glacier (pure limestone sector), recognized as the largest tropical glacier in the world. From where the route of the vehicle ends, you will walk for about 5 to 15 minutes. During the tour, you will witness the natural beauty of the place. After the visit we will travel for 1 hour to the magical lagoon of Sibinacocha, one of the largest and most beautiful in the highlands we will make a stop to take pictures. We will continue with your trip for 3 hours until we reach Cusipata for lunch around 14:30 pm. We will finish near the Plaza de Armas between about 18:00 p.m.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by INKATREK ILLARY E.I.R.L.

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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