Full Day Group Tour to Quelccaya Glacier

Full Day Group Tour to Quelccaya Glacier

By Zarate Adventours

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
18h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

What makes this experience truly special is the opportunity to explore the breathtaking Quelccaya Glacier, the largest tropical glacier in the world, far from the crowds of more conventional routes. This tour combines raw natural beauty with authentic cultural encounters, taking you deep into remote Andean landscapes where few travelers venture.

You’ll enjoy a carefully planned journey with scenic stops, encounters with wildlife like vicuñas, and a visit to the stunning Sibinacocha Lagoon, known for its crystal-clear waters and peaceful surroundings. With small groups, personalized attention, and meals in local communities, this experience offers a perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and genuine connection with the Andes near Cusco.

Activity location

Quelccaya Ice Cap
- 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Quelccaya Ice Cap
- 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

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Full Day Group Tour to Quelccaya Glacier

18h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 3:00

Price details

RM 301.90 x 1 AdultRM 301.90

Paid at activityRM 16.58

Total

Until Mon, 11 May

What's included, what's not

Trekking poles
Hotel pickup (within Cusco’s Historic Center)
First aid kit included
Traditional local lunch
Oxygen tank available
Buffet breakfast
Tourist transportation (round-trip)
Professional bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
Entrance

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Quelccaya Ice Cap

18h

03:00 a.m. | Hotel Pickup (Cusco) Early pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Travel for about 2 hours to Cusipata for a local breakfast. Scenic Drive through the Andes Continue the journey with a stop at Abra Jahuacate, the highest point of the route, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes, snow-capped peaks, and wild vicuñas. Quelccaya Glacier – Suyuparina Sector Drive approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to reach Quelccaya Glacier, the largest tropical glacier in the world. From the trailhead, take a short 15–20 minute walk to admire the glacier and surrounding landscapes. Lunch in Phinaya & Sibinacocha Lagoon After the visit, head to Phinaya for a traditional lunch. On the way back, stop at Sibinacocha Lagoon, known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning scenery. Return to Cusco Arrival in Cusco between 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., ending near Regocijo Square.

Location

Activity location

Quelccaya Ice Cap
- 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Quelccaya Ice Cap
- 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

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