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Discover the imposing Quelccaya Glacier, considered the world’s largest tropical glacier, on an exciting full-day excursion from Cusco. This trip will allow you to explore one of the most amazing landscapes of the Peruvian Andes, located in a remote, silent area and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lagoons and extensive ice fields.
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Meeting and pickup
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.
The meeting point will be at the fountain of the main square.
Itinerary
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We will start our trip very early, with hotel pickup at 3:00 a.m. From Cusco, it is a 5-hour drive to the village of Phinaya. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a comforting Andean breakfast, ideal for acclimatizing and prepare us for what lies ahead. Then we will continue in transport for 1 hour until approach 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. When we return to Phinaya, a typical local lunch will be waiting for us, 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 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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