• "From Cusco: Quelccaya 1-Day Extreme Glacier Trek" "From Cusco: Quelccaya Glacier 1-Day Extreme Trek"
  • "From Cusco: Quelccaya 1-Day Extreme Glacier Trek" "From Cusco: Quelccaya Glacier 1-Day Extreme Trek"
  • "From Cusco: Quelccaya 1-Day Extreme Glacier Trek" "From Cusco: Quelccaya Glacier 1-Day Extreme Trek"
  • "From Cusco: Quelccaya 1-Day Extreme Glacier Trek" "From Cusco: Quelccaya Glacier 1-Day Extreme Trek"

"From Cusco: Quelccaya 1-Day Extreme Glacier Trek" "From Cusco: Quelccaya Glacier 1-Day Extreme Trek"

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ID: GYG1495474-2284613
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Country: Peru

Duration: 1 days


Description

Conquer the world's largest tropical ice cap on an extreme day hike from Cusco. Push your limits at over 5,000 meters above sea level and admire unique glacial landscapes
Experience the adventure of a lifetime and venture into the Quelccaya Glacier, the largest tropical ice mass on the planet. Your experience begins with an early-morning drive from Cusco to the Andes mountain range, a journey during which you'll see high-altitude Andean lakes and local communities. Upon arrival at the starting point, the real physical challenge will begin. You'll hike along challenging trails at high altitude, surrounded by a wild environment and far off the usual tourist routes. The ultimate reward will be monumental: standing before the imposing blue ice walls of the Quelccaya giant. An exclusive, extreme-level trek designed solely for true mountain lovers and endurance trekkers who want to reach for the sky in a single day.

Highlights

  • Walk across the largest and most extensive tropical ice cap in the world
  • Push your limits on an extreme trek at over 5,000 meters
  • Explore an exclusive and wild route away from the tourist groups

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity takes place at over 5,000 meters above sea level and requires excellent physical fitness. It is not suitable for people with heart or respiratory problems, pregnant women, or children under 14 years of age. It is mandatory to have spent at least 2 or 3 days acclimatizing in Cusco before undertaking this trek.
INCLUDED
  • Transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Professional Guide
  • Oxygen tank
  • First Aid
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance tickets
  • Gratuities for the staff
  • Extra expenses
  • Horse
  • Trekking pole

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.