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Suyuparina Glacier and Sibinacocha Lagoon Full Day from Cusco

About this experience

Discover a unique high altitude adventure from Cusco to Suyuparina Glacier and Sibinacocha Lagoon, exploring remote Andean landscapes, glaciers, and sacred mountain scenery with a professional bilingual guide, small group experience, meals included, and unforgettable views.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–16 hr

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Suyuparina Glacier and Sibinacocha Lagoon Full Day from Cusco
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–16 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 10 hr–16 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

  • Oxygen tank for emergency assistance
  • Trekking poles
  • Hotel pickup from Cusco city hotels
  • Bilingual professional guide
  • First aid kit
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Personalized assistance
  • Lunch buffet
  • Tourist transportation

Not included

  • Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Quelcaya Glaciar

Itinerary and highlights

We will pick you up from your hotel between 2:50 and 3:00 a.m. to begin our adventure. We will travel for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the village of Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast to recharge your energy. After breakfast, we will continue our journey for about 4 to 5 hours, passing through breathtaking Andean landscapes while admiring the region's unique flora and fauna.

Along the way, we will pass through the village of Phinaya at 4,700 meters (15,420 ft) above sea level, where we will pay the entrance fee before continuing to the base of the Quelccaya Glacier Mountain Range, in the area known as Suyuparina (Puerto Caliz). Here, after a safety briefing and introduction from your guide, we will begin our hike.

Following the guide's briefing, we will start exploring the Suyuparina Glacier at 5,100 meters above sea level. The hike takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Along the way, you will admire the spectacular glacier, snow covered ice caves, and extraordinary high altitude scenery that will leave you breathless. There will be plenty of time to take photos and appreciate the sacred beauty of this remarkable landscape.

After the visit, we will return to the village of Phinaya, where a delicious traditional local lunch awaits. Once lunch is finished, we will board our vehicle for the return journey to Cusco, making a short stop at Lake Sibinacocha, one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the Peruvian Andes, famous for its stunning turquoise waters and spectacular Altiplano scenery.

We will conclude this unforgettable experience by returning to Cusco, arriving at approximately 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Drop-off will be about one block from Cusco's Main Square (Plaza de Armas).

Meeting and pickup information

  • Hotel pickup in Cusco city center at 3:00 a.m. Please be ready in the lobby; nearby meeting point if access is restricted.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MACHUPICCHU DESTINOS

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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 10 hr–16 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Hotel pickup in Cusco city center at 3:00 a.m. Please be ready in the lobby; nearby meeting point if access is restricted.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. 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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