Quelccaya and Raqchi 2 Days

Combining the colossal ice wilderness of the Andes with monumental Inca history, this 2-day itinerary pairs the Quelccaya Ice Cap (the world's largest tropical ice cap) with the historical architecture of Raqchi, archaeologycal inca park

1st Day: Inca Architecture & South Valley Culture

08:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Drive to the South Valley: Depart Cusco heading southeast, passing picturesque rural landscapes, farming communities, and historical towns like Andahuaylillas.

10:30 AM – 01:00 PM | Exploring Raqchi Archaeological Park: Spend the morning walking among the monumental ruins of Raqchi Archaeological ParkHaz clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información, marveling at the towering columns of the Temple of Wiracocha and the massive circular storage silos (qolqas).

01:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Local Lunch & Pottery Experience: Enjoy a traditional lunch in Raqchi village and visit local artisan workshops to see master potters crafting traditional Andean ceramics.

03:00 PM – 06:30 PM | Check-in & Evening in Phinaya: Travel a short distance further south to the town of Sicuani after this we will continue to Phinaya village to check into your accommodation, settle in, and rest up for adpatation to the high-altitude.

2nd Day: High-Altitude Expedition to the Quelccaya Ice Cap

07:30 AM – 08:30 AM | Breakfast in Phinaya: Warm up with a hearty, local breakfast in the isolated highland community to prepare for the cold and altitude.

08:30 AM – 01:00 PM | Glacier Trek & Exploration: Head closer to the glacial base by vehicle, followed by a scenic trek up to the breathtaking blue-green ice formations and towering vertical walls of the Quelccaya Ice Cap

01:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Lunch & Return Trip: Enjoy a hot lunch back in Phinaya before beginning the return journey north, driving back through Sicuani and arriving back in Cusco by evening.

Temple of Wiracocha: Examine the soaring, multi-story central adobe walls of the monumental temple inside Raqchi Archaeological Park, showcasing unique Inca engineering.

Inca Qolqas & Living Culture: Walk among dozens of circular food storage silos and engage with local artisans keeping ancient Andean ceramic traditions alive.

Quelccaya Ice Cap:Stand before the largest tropical ice cap on Earth, featuring striking turquoise glacial tarns and massive vertical ice walls.

Remote Highlands of Phinaya: Experience raw, untouched Andean wilderness sitting above 4,700 meters, surrounded by sweeping puna ecosystems and herds of wild alpacas and vicuñas.

Includes:

 Pick up from your hotel.
 Transportation during all the tour.
 Professional bilingual guide.
 entrance tickets
 Lunch in a touristic restaurant.

Not Includes:

bikes (optional)
 drinks
 snacks

PRICES 2026

N° people	1 Person	2 People	3 People	more people
Group	160 USD	30 USD	25 USD	23 USD
Private	300 USD	125 USD	105 USD	95 USD

private service: includes – entrance tickets to archaeological places and lunch(buffete).

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Acclimatization: Because the elevation stays around 3,500–3,600 meters, this is an ideal warm-up hike for your first or second day in Cusco before tackling higher treks like Salkantay or the Inca Trail.

Packing: Bring 1.5–2 liters of water, sun protection (hat and sunscreen), comfortable trail shoes, and snacks or a packed lunch.

Navigation: Offline maps (such as Maps.me or AllTrails) are recommended if hiking self-guided, as signage along the trial can be sparse.

When to book a trek: trek permits are not required for this trek. Departure dates depend on availability of the group.

Group size: minimum 03 people, typical group size 7 – 8 people, maximum 12 people.