JUL → CUZ

Ausangate Glacier

The crown jewel of the flight; the massive, snow-capped peak of Ausangate is often visible in great detail.

Lake Titicaca

On departure, look toward the rear-right to see the vast expanse of the highest navigable lake in the world.

Cordillera Vilcanota

A stunning sequence of sharp, ice-covered peaks that dominate the horizon for much of the flight.

Vilcanota River Valley

The flight follows the path of this sacred river, which carves a deep green path through the mountains.

Town of Sicuani

The most significant town between Juliaca and Cusco, clearly visible in the valley floor below.

High Altiplano

Vast stretches of the Peruvian high plateau, characterized by golden bunchgrass and roaming livestock.

Laguna Langui-Layo

A beautiful, deep blue high-altitude lake that contrasts sharply with the surrounding brown hills.

Western Cordillera Peaks

Distant, rugged volcanic peaks of the western range of the Andes visible across the plateau.

Juliaca Panorama

A full view of the sprawling commercial hub of the Altiplano immediately following departure.

Cusco Valley Descent

As the plane enters the Cusco basin, you get a close-up look at the agricultural terraces on the western hills.