Quelcaya Glacier Full Day Tour from Cusco with Meals

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Itinerary

1. We will pick you up from your hotel (preferably within the historic center) at a specified time, and we will head towards Phinaya for a journey of approximately 5 hours, reaching an altitude of 4,700 meters above sea level, passing through high-altitude landscapes.

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2. In this community, we will receive nutritious breakfast, with a 1-hour break. After breakfast, we will travel for approximately 45 minutes by vehicle to reach the foothills of the Quelcaya Glacier. From there, we will embark on a 30-minute hike to the glacier. Along the way, you will be able to observe lagoons, streams, vicunas, and the imposing mountains of the Vilcanota mountain range. (Please note that horses are not available.)

   2 hAdmission included

3. We will explore the Glacier's surroundings for 50 minutes, reaching an altitude of over 5,600 meters above sea level. You will have time to take photographs and contemplate this impressive natural environment

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4. After the glacier visit, we will return to the community of Phinaya for a delicious local lunch. Afterwards, we will begin your return journey to Cusco, making a special stop at the magical Sibinacocha Lagoon so you can enjoy the view of this beautiful place and make any purchases you wish.

   1 hAdmission included

5. At approximately 4:00 pm we will begin your return trip to the city of Cusco. The tour will end with your arrival in Cusco at approximately 9:00 pm, dropping you off one block from the Plaza de Armas for your convenience.

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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 100% above the median of the 1358 day trips 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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