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A glacier with a person standing at the edge. 1
A snowy landscape with a person skiing. 2
A hiker with a backpack standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a glacier. 3
An ice cave with icicles, snow-covered rocks, and a frozen lake. 4
A glacier with a turquoise ice cave and a group of people observing it. 5
By MachuPicchu Journey
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$95 and current price is AU$76 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Qelccaya Glacier, the world's largest tropical glacier, on an unforgettable adventure from Cusco. Journey through the breathtaking Vilcanota Mountain Range, enjoy included breakfast and lunch, and hike among snow-capped peaks, alpacas, and glacial lakes. Upon arrival, admire the glacier's impressive ice formations, capture incredible photos, and learn about this remarkable ecosystem with a professional guide. A perfect experience for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.

Activity location

  • Quelccaya Ice Cap
    • 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza Regocijo
    • 08002, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Qelccaya Glacier Entrance Fee

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 4:00 AM
Price details
AU$90.05
AU$72.04 x 1 AdultAU$72.04
Paid at activityAU$4.07
Total
The previous price was AU$94.12 and current price is AU$76.11
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    First aid kit.
  • Inclusions
    Oxygen tank for emergencies.
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast.
  • Inclusions
    Professional bilingual guide (Spanish & English).
  • Inclusions
    Return tourist transport.
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup from Cusco Historic Centre.
  • Inclusions
    Buffet lunch.
  • Exclusions
    Qelccaya Glacier entrance fee.
  • Exclusions
    Trekking poles.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses.
  • Exclusions
    Additional drinks.

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Quelccaya Ice Cap

  • 2h
Your adventure begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel, provided it is located within Cusco's Historic Centre. 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 transport 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.

Quelccaya Ice Cap

  • 10h
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 centre, completing an unforgettable day surrounded by some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Peruvian Andes.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Quelccaya Ice Cap
    • 08230, Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Plaza Regocijo
    • 08002, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Plaza Regocijo
    • 08002, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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