From Cusco: Quelccaya Glacier Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Cusco Region, Peru



Explore the Quelccaya Glacier on a full-day tour from Cusco. Enjoy a short hike to the glacier, savor a local lunch in Phinaya, and stop at the Sibinacocha Lagoon to admire the landscapes.

Highlights

  • Explore the Quelccaya Glacier on a full-day tour from Cusco
  • Enjoy a short hike to the glacier and learn about its natural history
  • Savor a local lunch in the community of Phinaya
  • Stop at the Sibinacocha Lagoon to admire the scenic landscapes

Description

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM. Travel to Cusipata, arriving around 6:00 AM to enjoy breakfast and a brief rest. Continue your journey to the Quelccaya Glacier, a drive of approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, take a short 15- to 20-minute walk to the glacier. Spend time exploring, taking photos, and learning about the natural history of the area from your guide. Afterward, return to the vehicle and head to the community of Phinaya, where you’ll enjoy a typical local lunch. In the afternoon, begin your return to Cusco, stopping at Sibinacocha Lagoon to admire its landscapes. Arrive back in Cusco around 8:00 PM.

Includes

Hotel pick up in Cusco (if your hotel is located in the city center). Tourist transportation: Cusco - Cusipata - Phinaya. First aid kit. Oxygen tank. Professional Spanish-English speaking guide. 1 breakfast. 1 typical local lunch. Transportation from Phinaya to Cusco (city center).

Excludes

Entrance fee to Quelccaya Glacier. Water or alcoholic beverages. Tips or personal appreciation (optional). Accommodation or hotel in the city of Cusco.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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