Challenging
Difficulty
14
Avg. group size*
03:00-03:30
Pick-up time
1
Duration in days
03:00-21:00
Duration in hours
Quelcaya Suyuparina Ice Caves Tour from Cusco (1 Day)
$ 49.00
Visit the Quelcaya Suyuparina ice caves on a full-day tour from Cusco. Explore the Quelcaya Glacier, hike at high altitude, and enjoy stunning views.
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Quelcaya Suyuparina Ice Caves Tour from Cusco (1 Day) trip details
Quelcaya Suyuparina Ice Caves Tour from Cusco (1 Day) itinerary
03:00 AM to 03:30 AM: Pick up in Cusco
We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco or from Plaza de Armas.
Then we start our drive to the south of Cusco.
05:30 AM: Breakfast stop in Cusipata
We stop in Cusipata for breakfast.
This is a good moment to use the restroom and buy extra snacks for the day.
10:00 AM: Arrive in Phinaya (4700 m) and continue to the trailhead
After about 5 hours of driving, we arrive in the community of Phinaya.
From here we continue by vehicle to the parking area, where the hike starts.
10:30 AM: Hike to the viewpoint and visit the ice caves (5200 m)
We hike for about 45 minutes to reach the highest point at 5200 m.
Here you visit the Quelcaya Suyuparina ice caves and enjoy views of clear lagoons and mountains.
Your guide explains the area and the Quelcaya Glacier.
This is your main moment for photos during the quelcaya suyuparina ica caves experience.
01:30 PM: Lunch in Phinaya
We return by vehicle to Phinaya and enjoy a warm lunch.
After lunch you have time to rest before the next stop.
03:00 PM: Visit Sibinacocha Lake
We stop at Sibinacocha Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Andes.
You can take photos and enjoy the landscape before we drive back to Cusco.
08:00 PM to 09:00 PM: Return and arrive in Cusco
We arrive back in Cusco in the evening.
Drop off is close to Plaza de Armas in Cusco.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change. Times are approximate and may vary.