FULL DAY: QUELCCAYA GLACIER & SUYUPARINA ICE CAVE

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FULL DAY: QUELCCAYA GLACIER & SUYUPARINA ICE CAVE
CUSCO
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 9999
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$50

About this trip

Discover the spectacular Quelccaya Glacier, the largest tropical glacier in the world, on this unforgettable full-day adventure from Cusco. Explore the stunning Suyuparina Ice Cave, admire breathtaking Andean landscapes, visit the beautiful Sibinacocha Lake, and experience the rich culture of the Peruvian highlands. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking unique experiences beyond the traditional tourist routes.

EARLY MORNING DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO

We begin hotel pickup at 3:20 AM to start our adventure. Departure from Cusco is approximately 3:50 AM.

Note: The pick up from hotel, it's from accedible streets in the city centre, if this condition is not met we will design a near meting point.

After a drive of about 1 hour and 30 minutes, we arrive in Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast.

We then continue by transportation for approximately 4 more hours, enjoying the spectacular landscapes of the Andean highlands and the vicuña reserve along the way.

ARRIVAL AT THE PARKING AREA & HIKE

We will take a gentle hike of approximately 15 minutes on flat terrain.

Upon arrival at Quelccaya Glacier, you will admire impressive ice formations, snow-covered caves, and breathtaking views of the largest tropical glacier in the world.

The visit and exploration of the glacier area lasts approximately 2 hours.

LUNCH & VISIT TO SIBINACOCHA LAKE

We return to Phinaya, where a delicious local lunch awaits us.

After lunch, we continue by transportation to Lake Sibinacocha, one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the Peruvian Andes.

Following our visit to the lake, we continue to the Checacupe Bridges, an iconic historical attraction in the region.

RETURN TO CUSCO

We conclude the tour with drop-off in Cusco's Plaza de Armas.

🕗 Estimated arrival time: 8:00 PM

What's included

Tourist transportation

Round-trip

BReakfast

Local food

Lunch

Local menu type

Professional guide

Bilingual tour guide

First aid kit

Tour guide takes one for the group

Oxygen tank

Trekking poles

Wood made artesanal treking poles

What's not included

Entrance Fee

Peruvian Nationals: S/ 10.00 Foreign Visitors: S/ 15.00

Drinks, snacks

Not mentioned services

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About your organizer

CHULLOS TRAVEL PERU Travel Agency Tour Operator, modern and dynamic with more than 12 years in the Peruvian market, offering a variety of national and international destinations that will allow you, the traveler, to make your dreams come true. As tour operators, we offer our clients the best prices, quality, and personalized service. We guarantee all our group and private tours, allowing us to create tailor-made tourist programs.

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