Overview
This is a tough 7-9km hike through stunning and rugged high altitude scenery: suitable for the experienced and adventurous trekker!
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, crossing rivers and driving off road through canyons to reach San Bernardo de las Zorras, where our hike begins.
It's two hours travel each way: the walk takes between 4 and 5 hours.
Our guide is experienced in hiking all terrain, and speaks English and Spanish.
Picnic lunch provided.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Picnic lunch
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Local taxes
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Minimum age is 18 years
What to expect
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Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge)
7 hours
We travel up into the multi-coloured canyon of the Quebrada de Toro to walk a little-explored section of Argentina's Inca trail. The route is scattered with Inca ruins from more than 500 years ago.
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7 hours
We pass close to the train line for the famous Tren a las Nubes, the Train to the Clouds.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Argentina/Salta).
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Hike the Inca trail in Argentina
Can I cancel Hike the Inca trail in Argentina for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic lunch
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Local taxes
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
The minimum age is 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Poncho Tours
