TREK QUELCAYA ICE CAP ROUND TRIP 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
On this hike, we will visit the famous Rainbow Mountain and the largest tropical glacier in the world. Here, you will have a unique experience where you will appreciate a spectacular landscape above 5000 meters, featuring lagoons, mountains, glaciers, frozen waterfalls, and the flora and fauna of the high Andean region of Cusco.
If you love the adventure on the mountains this trek is for you.

ITINERARY:
DAY 1: TOUR RAINBOW MOUNTAIN & QUELCCAYA GLACIER
We leave Cusco in a private transportation at 05:30 and go to the community of Cusipata where we have breakfast, then we continue to Chillihuani (4360 masl) the starting point of the trek to Rainbow mountain, in 45 minute hike to the viewpoint of the colorful mountain, then We go to the Red Valley to appreciate the colorful mountains, We return to continue our transportation to the community of Phinaya where we spend the night in the camp at 4200 meters above sea level, on the route We will appreciate the Sibinaqocha lake.
DAY 2: QUELCCAYA GLACIER – CUSCO
After breakfast at the camp site We begin the 4 hour walk to the glacier, we ascend to the Yanaorcco mountain pass (4550 meters above sea level) from this place we have a complete view of the Blanca lagoon and the snow-capped Chimbuya, having the glacier as a point of departure, reference we walked 3 hours until we reached the turquoise lagoon and then to the snowy mountain itself. We visited the ice caves and the top of the glacier. We return to the camp along the same path and after a rest we return to Cusco where we arrive at 8:00 p.m.
INCLUDED:
Private transportation to head of trail
Professional, English-speaking guide and camp staff
Meals 2B, 2L, 1D (Vegetarian option available)
Double-occupancy tents and camping equipment
Horses to carry personal gear and equipment.
First aid kit
cook
Return bus to Cusco including transfer to your hotel.
NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bag
Walking sticks
Tips
WHAT PASANGER MUST BRING:
- Original passport
- Sleeping bag
- Bottle water
- Sun block
- Bloqueador solar
- Sun glasses
- Hat
- Linterna
- Basic clothes change
Without a doubt, Peru is a country where you can find almost all the ecosystems in the world. A clear example is the Quelccaya glacier in Cusco, considered one of the wonders of the country.
There are many things to take into account before visiting this tourist attraction in the Vilcanota mountain range, considered the largest tropical glacier in the world, measuring 5,600 meters high and 44 kilometers long. The temperature reaches below zero at night.
Now we will give you some tips to make your trip as favorable as possible:
Acclimatize. This wonder is located between 5,650 / 4,900 meters above sea level, so it is necessary to stay in the city of Cusco two days before your journey. Also, avoid heavy food, especially so you can be as light as possible for the walk.
Solar radiation. The weather is quite cold, but the radiation is very strong. Wear a good sunscreen and special glasses. Similarly, load up with a face cream and lip moisturizer, as these can become critically dry.
Necessary implements. Being an adventure, you need a backpack with nylon strings, compass, map, flashlight, whistle, knife, first aid kit, documents and repellent. All this will help you to ensure that your experience is not affected.
Travel on your own? When talking about a place with extreme temperatures, it is best to hire the services of a travel agency that allows you to have a guide and everything to avoid an accident.