
Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco worth booking?
Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco is a 17.5-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $55 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (9)
- Duration
- 17.5 hours
- From
- $55 per person
Discover the imposing Quelccaya Glacier, considered the world’s largest tropical glacier, on an exciting full-day excursion from Cusco. This trip will allow you to explore one of the most amazing landscapes of the Peruvian Andes, located in a remote, silent area and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lagoons and extensive ice fields.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the imposing Quelccaya Glacier, considered the world’s largest tropical glacier, on an exciting full-day excursion from Cusco. This trip will allow you to explore one of the most amazing landscapes of the Peruvian Andes, located in a remote, silent area and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lagoons and extensive ice fields.
What's included
Included
- Oxygen
- Lunch Buffet
- First aid kit
- Bilingual professional guide (Spanish – English)
- Breakfast buffet
- Hotel pickup (central locations)
- Tourist transport
Not included
- Personal expenses.
- Tips
- Travel insurance.
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
We will start our trip very early, with hotel pickup at 3:00 a.m. From Cusco, we will travel for 2 hours to the town of Cusipata where we will enjoy a delicious buffet. Then we will continue our journey of about 4 hours until we reach the imposing Quelccaya Glacier (pure limestone sector), recognized as the largest tropical glacier in the world. From where the route of the vehicle ends, you will walk for about 5 to 15 minutes. During the tour, you will witness the natural beauty of the place. After the visit we will travel for 1 hour to the magical lagoon of Sibinacocha, one of the largest and most beautiful in the highlands we will make a stop to take pictures. We will continue with our trip for 3 hours until we reach Cusipata for lunch around 14:30 pm. We will finish near the Plaza de Armas between about 18:00 p.m.
100 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cusco
The meeting point will be at the fountain of the main square.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Top Inka Travel
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for babies and toddlers.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I love my travel 💜❤️💜❤️
I had a nice experience with my partner, since it is the first time I go to this place and really the agency treated us like at home, and that helped us to better understand the cars, not to mention the guides they are a love, you know every place, so they are from what year to what year because they are called that, everything, I liked it very much, I recommend INKA TRAVEL CUSCO PERU I LOVE
via Tripadvisor
Incredible Tours
I want to highlight and thank Top Inka Travel agency, as their service was excellent from start to finish, very organized, attentive and always watching the group. Also highlight the guides assisted us along the way and gave us the proper information to the tour. Take 2 tours with them Machupicchu and the Quelccaya Glacier, definitely recommended.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
I recommend the Glacier tour💪🏻
Take the Glacier tour with them, they fulfilled the itinerary and service included. Me and my family had a great time on the tour, the very good restaurants (I recommend trying alpaca meat) our driver Michael very good silk hands and the guide Andre very friendly and helpful. The glacier is a surreal place and besides the landscapes on the way with alpacas, vicuñas and vizcachas. I recommend the tour with Top Inka Travel.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Horrible experience
It was horrible and I want to denounce the guide and the driver because I do not believe that it is the standard accepted by getyourguide to leave a girl going wrong and vomiting on the unattended track. The girl was left in the ice and we helped her, because the guide disappeared and then said she should have taken water alone. In addition, the car stumbled around and the guide and the driver were useless. The passengers mobilized themselves to remove the car from the mud. Not enough, we stopped in the middle of the road to wash the car, delaying the return of more than 2 hours. Nevertheless, all passengers who wanted to sleep (some going badly) FROM 3 AM to the end of the ride dealt with the radio in very high volume that the driver refused to lower (claiming it would fall asleep) even with the requests of all passengers, especially those sick and with headaches. The guide was alarmed by the entire interaction. It helped nothing. He dropped off the car without saying anything for a moment and went on a trail leaving us alone on the way to the glacier. There are so many absurd situations that I can't even tell them all, these are the worst. The place is beautiful, but the experience was far from being.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Unbelievable-the gelatery for being beautiful and the company for poor service that day
Well, it is worth saying that the place is indeed stunning, the stops on the way were made in typical places with tasty food, guides in these excellent places and in indigenous villages really interesting to be known. That said, I do not continue to emphasize enough how much this tour should be done with another company. Starting with the going route. We were picked up at the right time, i.e. three of the day. The promise is we'd sleep until the coffee. Promise in vain, since the driver left the volume of his cellular radio very high and had the kindness to download only after the fourth complaint. People were getting sick of headaches and nausea—but the driver said that without music, there would be no way to stay awake. On the way the guide had also said that it would help those who had a bad time, imagine my surprise to see a child and an adult leaving on the road vomiting completely alone. And they weren't even from the same family. By the way, at some point of the tour the guide came off the car without warning anyone and was walking-leaving us alone and without explanation. He also interrupted the local guide's explanation at lunchtime to offer shop products-- which was disrespectful. Not enough, on the way we stumbled and neither the guide nor the driver had the presence of spirit to ask for help for the car that passed, making our presence in the mud much longer. For reasons I really miss. By the way, it should be noted that all the ideas that made the car desatolar came precisely from the passengers - curious, right? They still stopped the car in the middle of the road, made all passengers come down in the cold, to clean the van, something that could have been done on arrival in Cusco, but they wanted to do so earlier, delaying our arrival even more. Tip: do not choose this company, this guide and do not bring children under 7 years old, be good parents. But come and enjoy this place, and local restaurant guide.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 17.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco take?
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Plan for about 17.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 17.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 17.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco?
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Included: Oxygen; Lunch Buffet; First aid kit; Bilingual professional guide (Spanish – English); and Breakfast buffet. Not included: Personal expenses; Tips; Travel insurance; and Admission fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 186 listed pickup locations in and around Cusco. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cusco. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Tour in one day Glacier Quelccaya Suyuparina Cusco?
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Across 9 reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, good for families, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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