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Qelqaya Suyuparina Glacier Full Day Expedition

About this experience

Designed for adventurous travelers, this 18-hour full-day journey takes you deep into the remote Andean landscapes near Ausangate to reach the impressive Qelqaya Glacier area. Along the way, enjoy stunning highland scenery and spot local wildlife such as vicuñas, vizcachas, wallata birds, llamas, and alpacas.

At a glance

  • Duration: 17 hr–18 hr

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Premium Group Min 2 Travelers
This Tour has Max 8 Travelers : (Please not solo Travelers)
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour17 hr–18 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 17 hr–18 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Buffet Brekfast
  • Handmade hiking sticks
  • First Aid kid and Oxigen for Emergencies
  • Professional Tour Guide (English & Spanish)
  • Tourist Transoportation
  • Local Lunch (Basel in trout , chicken or Alphaca)

Not included

  • Entrance to Qelccaya 15 Soles (5 USD Approx)

Itinerary and highlights

START
Begin with an early pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Travel by tourist transport through the southern Andes, passing small villages, highland valleys, and remote Andean landscapes. Along the way, enjoy views of snow-capped peaks and local wildlife such as vicuñas, wallatas, vizcachas, llamas, and alpacas.

EXPERIENCE
After breakfast and approximately 5.5 hours of scenic travel, arrive near Qelqaya and begin the final part of the adventure with a guided hike. Explore the
Quelccaya, Suyuparina area with your guide and enjoy breathtaking views of glacier formations, frozen landscapes, and a frozen lagoon surrounded by dramatic Andean scenery.

Take time for photos, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and learn about the importance of this unique tropical glacier region, one of the most impressive and remote natural attractions in the Peruvian Andes.

After visiting this incredible natural attraction, enjoy lunch and begin the return journey to Cusco, following the same scenic route through the Andes. The tour ends near Cusco’s Main Square between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The Exact Pick Up time will be Provided the day before the tour, Al, our travelers are contact to their WhatsApp Number attached in the booking

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MC Peru Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 17 hr–18 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The Exact Pick Up time will be Provided the day before the tour, Al, our travelers are contact to their WhatsApp Number attached in the booking
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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