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Quelccaya Glacier Trekking Tour Scenic Views and Local Culture
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
Local breakfast
First-aid kit
Tourist transportation
Local lunch
Additional meals not mentioned
Personal expenses
Itinerary
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Lima Region
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
Quelccaya Glacier Trekking Tour Scenic Views and Local Culture
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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.
