TREK QUELCCAYA GLACIER 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: CUSCO – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – PHINAYA

At 05:30 we leave Cusco by private transport for 2 hours to the community of Cusipata where we have breakfast, then we continue for 2 hours to the community of Chillihuani which is the starting point for the 1 hour walk to the viewpoint of the Rainbow Mountain which is at 5050 meters above sea level. Then we visit the Red Valley, a spectacular natural wonder for the color of its mountains. After climbing to the viewpoint and taking spectacular photos we return to the bus station where we have lunch. Later we continue the 3 hour trip to the town of Phinaya (4830 meters above sea level) where we spend the night. On the route we can see the Sibinaqocha lagoon, the largest in the Cusco region.

DAY 02 : WHITE LAGOON – TURQUOISE LAGOON

After breakfast at the camp, we begin our adventure walking for 2 hours along a pedestrian path that takes us to Laguna Blanca, here we can enjoy a well-deserved rest appreciating the frozen waters of this lagoon. Afterwards we must continue to the base of the glacier and then climb for an hour to Laguna Turquesa, from here we have a complete view of the northern area of the glacier and we also have a panoramic view of the Cordillera, we camp at 5780 meters above sea level.

DAY 03: QUELCCAYA  GLACIER

Special day because we walk only 1 hour to reach the largest tropical glacier in the world, here we can appreciate how impressive it is to see this beautiful natural attraction in person, we visit the different sectors of the glacier, the formations of perpetual snow, the lagoons and also the various caves that we can find inside the glacier.

After 4 hours of visiting we return to the camp for lunch and then return to the town of Phinaya where we spend the night.

DAY O4: RETURN TO CUSCO

After breakfast at our camp, we return to Cusco. On the way we visit the Sacca Canyon.

INCLUDED:

Private transportation to head of trail

Professional, English-speaking guide

and camp staff

Meals 3B, 3L, 3D (Vegetarian option available)

Double-occupancy tents and camping equipment

(includes dining tent,kitchen tent, and latrine tent)

botiquín

Chef

Horses to carry personal gear and equipment..

Return bus to Cusco including transfer to your hotel

EXCLUDED:

Sleeping bag

• Tips or additional spends

WHAT PASANGER MUST BRING:

• Original passport
• Sleeping bag
• Bottle water
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• 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.