Tour Description
The tour starts with a pickup from your accommodation between 2:50 AM and 3:30 AM to travel to Phinaya (approx. 6 hours) crossing altiplano landscapes. On the way, we make a stop in Cusipata to enjoy breakfast.
Then we continue by transport to the foothills of the glacier, where we will start a short walk of approximately 15 minutes to the Quelccaya Glacier (Suyuparina), where we will appreciate impressive ice formations, caves, and unique landscapes.
Afterwards, we return to Phinaya for lunch and continue the journey back to Cusco, making a stop at the Sibinacocha Lagoon. Arrival in Cusco approximately between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Detailed Itinerary
03:00 AM
Pickup from your accommodation and travel towards Phinaya
+ 2 hours
Stop in Cusipata for breakfast
+ 6 hours
Arrive at the foothills of the glacier and start a short 15-minute hike
+ 7 hours
Explore the Quelccaya Glacier (ice formations, caves)
+ 9 hours
Return to Phinaya for lunch
+ 11 hours
Start the journey back with a stop at Sibinacocha Lagoon
08:00 PM
Arrive back in Cusco
Included
- Round trip transport
- Breakfast and lunch
- Professional guide
- Trekking poles
- First aid kit
- Oxygen tank
Not included
- Entrance fee (S/ 10.00 - S/ 15.00)
- Extra expenses
What to bring
- Warm clothing (thermal jacket, fleece)
- Gloves, hat, and scarf
- Trekking shoes (non-slip)
- Small backpack
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water and snacks (chocolates, nuts)
- Cash (for entrance fees and extras)
- Rain poncho (depending on the season)
Expert Tips
- The altitude is high, so make sure to acclimatize in Cusco for a few days before this tour.
