Quelccaya

Transportation: Private round-trip service.
Guide: Professional bilingual guide specialized in high mountain trekking.
Meals: Local breakfast and lunch included.
Safety: Oxygen tank and first-aid kit on hand.

The Ice Heart of the Andes

Quelccaya is simply unique on the planet. It is the world’s largest tropical ice cap, an immense white plain stretching to over 5,600 meters above sea level in the Vilcanota mountain range. “Exploring its surroundings is a journey through time, amidst pure air and the absolute silence of the Andes. Here, the imposing ice walls and turquoise lagoons guard centuries of climatic history etched in crystal. It is a majestic and wild destination that demands respect, offering in return one of the most moving and mystical visual experiences in all of Peru.”

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Quelccaya

Itinerary

04:30 AM | Departure from Cusco: We begin our adventure early. Hotel pick-up and travel by private transport toward the south, crossing high Andean landscapes and traditional villages.
08:30 AM | Energetic Breakfast and Arrival: Arrival at the starting point of the trek. We will enjoy a nutritious breakfast surrounded by nature before beginning the ascent.
09:30 AM | Hike to the Ice Giant: The guided ascent begins. Along the way, you will be able to observe alpacas, llamas, and, with luck, the majestic flight of the condor—all under the shadow of the Vilcanota mountain range.
12:00 PM | Encounter with Quelccaya: Arrival at the glacier front. We will have enough time to explore its imposing ice walls, take photographs of the turquoise lagoons, and enjoy the mystical peace that only this place offers.
02:00 PM | Return and Lunch: We begin the descent back to our transport. We end the day with a comforting lunch before starting the journey back.
07:00 PM | Arrival in Cusco: Arrival at the Imperial City, concluding one of the most moving experiences in the Andes.