Quelccaya Glacier Trekking Tour Scenic Views and Local Culture

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15 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

Meeting and pickup

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

Please wait in the hotel lobby. Your guide will contact you a few minutes before arriving at your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 15 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    15 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Machupicchu Holiday

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Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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