Qelccaya Glacier Full Day Tour from Cusco

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1. Your adventure begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel, provided it is located within Cusco's Historic Center. If your accommodation is outside our pickup area, a nearby meeting point will be arranged in advance. Once the group is gathered, we will travel by tourist transportation through the southern Andes, passing picturesque villages, breathtaking mountain scenery, and the stunning landscapes of the Vilcanota Mountain Range. After several hours on the road, you will stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing to the starting point of the hike. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a safety briefing and explain the route, altitude, and important recommendations for the trek. You will then begin a hike of approximately 1.5 hours through spectacular high-altitude scenery, where you may see alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, and snow-capped peaks.

   2 h

2. Upon reaching Qelccaya Glacier, the world's largest tropical glacier, you will have ample time to admire its magnificent ice formations, take memorable photographs, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and learn about its ecological importance as well as the impact of climate change on this remarkable natural wonder. After exploring the glacier, you will hike back to your vehicle and continue to a local restaurant to enjoy a buffet lunch prepared with regional ingredients. Finally, you will begin our return journey to Cusco, where the tour ends with drop-off in the historic city center, completing an unforgettable day surrounded by some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Peruvian Andes.

   10 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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