Highlights
- Travel through the magnificent Vilcanota mountain range.
- See vicuñas and llamas in their natural habitat.
- Explore the ice formations of the breathtaking Quelccaya Glacier.
Description
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in the city of Cusco (3:00 AM to 3:30 AM). We will then drive south of Cusco for 5 hours until we reach the town of Phinaya, where we will enjoy a typical Andean breakfast to recharge our energy. We will then continue for another hour in our van until we reach the foothills of the Quelccaya Glacier, considered the largest tropical glacier in the world. Upon arriving at the bus parking lot or the end of the vehicle route, we will hike for about 20 minutes to the Quelccaya Glacier.
Along the way, you will be able to explore the area's natural beauty: crystal-clear lagoons, streams, vicuñas in the wild, and the majestic mountains of the Vilcanota mountain range. After this delightful hike, we will return to the vehicle for our journey back to the small town of Phinaya, where a typical local lunch prepared with local ingredients will be waiting for us. Afterward, we will begin our return journey to Cusco, making a special stop at the magical Sibinacocha Lagoon, one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons on the high plateau, an ideal way to end the day with an unforgettable view.
We will conclude this unforgettable adventure by arriving in the city of Cusco around 8:00 pm, dropping you off at a centrally located point for your convenience.
Includes
Pick-up from your hotel
Round-trip tourism transportation
Professional bilingual guide
Local breakfast made with local produce
Local lunch made with local produce
First aid kit
Oxygen
Quelcaya Glacier entrance ticket (S/15, payable in cash onsite)
Poles
Excludes
Tips
Extra costs
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
