Highlights
- Travel through the magnificent Vilcanota mountain range.
- Explore the ice formations and caves of the breathtaking Quelccaya Glacier.
- See vicuñas and llamas in their natural habitat
Description
Start your excursion with a pick-up from your hotel located in the city of Cusco (3:00 to 3:30 AM). Then we will drive south of Cusco for 5 hours until we reach the town of Phinaya, where we will have our first stop to enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast.
Then we'll continue on the road for 1 hour until we get close to the imposing Quelccaya Glacier, recognized as the largest tropical glacier in the world. Upon arriving at the bus parking lot or the end of the vehicle route, we will take a roughly 20-minute hike to the Quelccaya Glacier.
Along the way, you can explore the natural beauty of the place: crystal-clear lagoons, streams, vicuñas in the wild, and the imposing mountains of the Vilcanota mountain range. After a nice hike, we will return to the vehicle to go back to the small town of Phinaya, where a typical lunch of the area, prepared with local ingredients, will be waiting for us.
Then, we will board our transportation again to begin the return trip to Cusco for approximately 5 hours, making a special stop at the magical Sibinacocha Lagoon, one of the largest and most beautiful in the highlands. We will end this unforgettable adventure with our arrival in the city of Cusco at approximately 7:00 PM.
Includes
Pick-up service from your accommodation
Round-trip tourism transportation from Cusco
Bilingual and professional tour guide
Buffet breakfast
Buffet lunch
First aid kit.
Oxygen
Excludes
Entry ticket to the Quelcaya Glacier (S/15, paid in cash onsite)
Tips
Extra expenses
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
