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Hike to the Quelccaya Glacier on a guided tour from Urubamba. Enjoy a traditional Andean breakfast and lunch, and stop at Sibinacocha Lagoon on the way back.

Highlights

• Savor a traditional Andean breakfast and lunch in the village of Phinaya
• Hike to the Quelccaya Glacier, the largest tropical glacier in the world
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range and crystal-clear lagoons
• Learn about the region’s geology, glaciers, and climate change from your guide
• Stop at Sibinacocha Lagoon, one of the largest and most beautiful in the Andes

Description

Begin with pickup from your accommodation in Urubamba and travel through the Andean highlands, enjoying scenic views of mountains, rivers, and traditional villages. Arrive in the remote village of Phinaya and enjoy a traditional Andean breakfast to restore energy and help with altitude acclimatization. Continue by vehicle toward the Quelccaya Glacier, the largest tropical glacier in the world, surrounded by impressive high-altitude landscapes. From the end of the road, start an easy guided hike to the glacier. Along the way, observe crystal-clear lagoons, streams, wild vicuñas, and panoramic views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range. Learn about the region’s geology, glaciers, and climate change from your guide. Enjoy free time to explore the area, take photos, and admire the massive ice formations and surrounding scenery. Hike back and return to Phinaya for a traditional Andean lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients. Begin the return journey toward Cusco, making a scenic stop at Sibinacocha Lagoon, one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons in the Andes. Arrive in Cusco and be dropped off at your accommodation, concluding an unforgettable full-day experience in the Peruvian Andes.

Includes

Pickup from accommodation in Urubamba Traditional Andean breakfast Guided hike to Quelccaya Glacier Free time at Quelccaya Glacier Traditional Andean lunch Scenic stop at Sibinacocha Lagoon Drop-off at accommodation in Cusco

Easy cancellation

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