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A person sitting on a rock with icebergs in the background. 1
A person standing in front of a large ice formation. 2
A person standing inside an ice cave with visible ice formations and a water stream at the bottom. 3
A glacier with a person standing in front of it. 4
A group of people in outdoor winter clothing posing in front of a glacier. 5
By Arnold Expeditions Cusco
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,724 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 17h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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

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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One Day Tour to Glacier Quelccaya from Cusco

  • Activity duration is 17 hours and 30 minutes17h 30m
    17h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 3:00
Price details
P 3,444.71 x 1 AdultP 3,444.71
Paid at activityP 279.33
Total
Price is P 3,724.04

What's included, what's not

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

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

  • 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Quelccaya Ice Cap
    • 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Quelccaya Ice Cap
    • 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

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