4 days tour

Trek & Climb: Glacier Velo De La Novia (5,269M) – 4 Days

$ 799 .00 USD

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Trek & Climb: Glacier Velo De La Novia (5,269M) – 4 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast - x 3 Lunch - x 4 Dinner - x 3

Accommodation

Camping Hostel

Others

Train, bus & Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu

Guide

Professional Bilingual High-Mountain Guide Assistant High-Mountain Guide for groups larger than 4 On-Call Nurse

Transport

Private transport to and from Cusco

Not included:

Insurance

Adventure travel & Evacuation Insurance required

Others

• First breakfast and last dinner. • Water available for refill (we recommend bringing filters or purifying tablets) • Sleeping bag. (available for hire) • Climbing equipment (crampons, ice axes, harness, helmet, climbing gloves, climbing lenses, descending gear, Atc, or an eight, rigid boots for high mountains, leggings, expedition backpack, 65-75 liters, and a attack, 45 liters, Daysi chain, safety carabiners, bastones) - all available for hire • Tips.

Flights

International and Domestic Flights excluded (Domestic flights can be included for additional fee)

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Itinerary of your trip Trek & Climb: Glacier Velo De La Novia (5,269M) – 4 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cusco - Urubamba - Corralpampa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cusco - Urubamba - Corralpampa

      Leaving at around 7am from Cusco; in private transport, heading to Urubamba. Stopping in Urubamba to collect any further supplies required. From Urubamba it’s another short drive heading to San Isidro, passing through Andean communities and observing along the route; archaeological sites, lagoons and small farms producing potatoes, corn etc. On arrival into San Isidro you’ll trek for a couple of hours along track until reaching the peaceful and enclosed pampa of Corralpampa. Here cows graze nearby a small fresh stream with Inca Terraces in the background. Here we’ll set-up camp, to allow for acclimatisation, enjoying some traditional local meals prepared by our crew. Lunch and Dinner will be prepared for the day and there is plenty of time to explore the area and take some incredible photos.

      • Walking hours: 5-6 hrs
      • Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Camp Corralpampa
  • Day 2 Day 2: Corralpampa - Laguna Juchuycocha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Corralpampa - Laguna Juchuycocha

      Today leaving Corralpampa; after a good wholesome breakfast, with our crew (including porters) to take our climbing equipment, tents, sleeping bags to the laguna of Juchuycocha which sits at the base of the glaciers above. The trail up is a continual ascent zig-zagging up mountainside; eventually reaching morraine near the laguna. It is a long hard day but with plenty of stops, snacks and water along the way the ascent to the laguna is achieved in around 5-6 hrs. The reward at the end of the trail is Laguna Juchuycocha, which a cristal clear glacial lake. Here we’ll set up camp, taking lunch & dinner with plenty of time for rest & recuperation and some incredible photo opportunities. An early night will be essential in order to rise in time for the ascent and enjoy the sunrise.

      • Walking hours: 5-6 hrs
      • Distance: 7 km
      • Maximum height: 4,890 masl.
      • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Laguna Juchuycocha - Velo De La Novia - Aguas Calientes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Laguna Juchuycocha - Velo De La Novia - Aguas Calientes

      Today you’ll rise early in the morning to take some breakfast before leaving the camp at around 2.30am. Armed with headtorches, ice axes, crampons, harnesses & helmets you’ll head over to the base of the glacier crossing some morraine for about an hour. The first section is a gradual incline, gradually flattening out as the glacial climb advances. Arriving to the summit in around 3-4 hrs you’ll be greeted by an epic sunrise and the glorious surrounds of the Urubamba mountain range. Having taken as many photos as you like, then you’ll track back to the base of the glacier and back to the campsite by the laguna for a quick respite. Then; packing up we head back down to Corralpampa and San Isidro where our private will be waiting for us. From here you have the option to return directly to Cusco or opt for the extension to Machu Picchu by heading to Ollantaytambo to take the train to Aguas Calientes.

      • Walking hours: 10 hrs
      • Distance: 11 km
      • Maximum height: 5,530 masl.
      • Accommodation: Hostel
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

      This day the visit will be according to the schedule of your entrance to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu; duration of around 3-4 hours. Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan citadel; located on a ridge between the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains in Peru. It sits 7,970 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level on the eastern slope of the Andes and overlooks the Urubamba River hundreds of feet below. Once you return to Ollantaytambo, our transfer will take you back to Cusco.

      • Walking hours: 1 hrs
      • Maximum height: 2,430 masl.
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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