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QUELCCAYA TREK


3 DAYS - Trek In Cusco
from/per person $ 450
  • Full Photos
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Trek
  • Transport
  • Meals
  • Tour guide

Description

The Quelccaya Glacier is listed as one of the largest tropical snow-capped mountains in the world. Our Quelccaya Trek 3 Days is a beautiful option! that will allow you to visit this distant and wonderful glacier and finish with a visit to the Rainbow Mountain on the last day of the program.

Day 1: Cusco – Phinaya – Quelccaya

At 06:30, we will leave the city of Cusco in a private transportation, and drive 4 hrs. along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado, after an approximated 4 hours drive, we will arrive in Phinaya, (3900m/12664ft). then We continue 1 hr. to Pascata where we meet our wranglers and horses here. After the lunch We start our trek of 4 hrs. to appreciate the lagoon near the ice cap from here we already have beautiful views of the glacier, after half hour We will return to camp site, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Visit the Quelccaya ice cap

Early morning. After the breakfast We hike 4 hrs. to reach the Quelccaya ice cap and the We will be able to enjoy the view of the landscape, then We will trek for about 1 more hours until we get to the stunning ice caves, the lagoon and the ice wall,here we will have enough time to visit and explorer the ice cap and take wonderful photos, We then hike 4 hrs.to camp site.

Day 3: Quelccaya – Phinaya – Rainbow mountain – Cusco

After the nutritious breakfast We will, take the our transport to return to Cusco in the route We will go to the rainbow mountain, the hike is about 3 hrs. and take amazing pictures, then We return to bus station for the lunch, in the afternoon We will return to Cusco arriving at approximately 18:00 hrs.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

  • Transport
  • Professional guide
  • camp staff and camp site
  • Meals 2B, 2L, 2D . (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 bags $20 usd the all trip.

SHARED GROUP SERVICE 

02 Persons / $.550.00 PER PERSON.

03 Persons  / $.520.00 PER PERSON.

04 Persons / $.500.00 PER PERSON.

05 Persons / $.490.00 PER PERSON.

06 Persons / $.470.00 PER PERSON.

08 to More Persons  / $.450.00 PER PERSON.

What you need to take

  • Original passport and Student card (ISIC) green card
  • Insurance card is essential
  • Hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors )
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
  • Sleeping bags $20 usd the all trip.
  • Warm jack
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Rain pants
  • Sun hat, Bathing suit (for hot springs in santa teresa and Aguas Calientes)
  • Sun protection cream ( factor 35 recommended ) sun is strong
  • Water bottle
  • Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and films
  • Torch with spare batteries (flashlight)
  • Extra contribution suggested money for tipping porters, cook and guide. and for any emergency (300 soles)
  • Walking poles ( black diamont or leki brand)
    • Optional items to take
  • Short pants
  • Walking poles (with rubber tips) they can also be hired from us.$15 usd the all trip.
  • Plaster and bandage.

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