Overview
From Salta city, we travel to Campo Quijano, a town famous as the base for workers constructing the Train to the Clouds railway line to the Chilean coast. We can stop to see an antique engine and the mausoleum of the train line's chief engineer, Richard Maury, from Philadephia, USA.
From here we will climb into the stunning multi-coloured Quebrada de Toro to Ingeniero Maury, where our hike begins.
It's 90 minutes drive each way: the walk takes between 7 and 8 hours.
We start by scaling a steep gradient: a climb of nearly 1km in altitude over the first 3.75km, On this challenging hike, we reach a peak of 3,265m above sea level before a gentle descent to Inca ruins dating from the 15th century.
Your efforts are rewarded by stunning views all along the way.
Our guide is experienced in hiking all terrain, and speaks English and Spanish.
Picnic lunch provided.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Snacks
Picnic Lunch
Professional bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Minimum age is 12 years
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
What to expect
This is a tough 17km hike for experienced, adventurous and fit trekkers! We travel up into the multi-coloured canyon of the Quebrada de Toro through stunning and rugged high altitude scenery: to visit the pre-Hispanic ruins of Incahuasi, only accessible by foot.
We start by scaling a steep gradient: a climb of nearly 1km in altitude over the first 3.75km. On this challenging hike, we reach a peak of 3,265m. From here, it is a gentle descent to Inca ruins dating from the 15th century.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Argentina/Salta).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Day long Hike to Inca ruins
Can I cancel Day long Hike to Inca ruins for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Picnic Lunch
- Professional bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Poncho Tours
